Role Overview
The Pre-Construction Manager will be a member of VBC's U.S. Commercial Team. In this role you will be responsible for supporting company sales strategy, establishing an initial project plan following company pre-construction processes and acting as the project leader during phase 1 and phase 2 of the VBC Project Delivery Stream. The Pre-Construction Manager will also act as support to the Project Management team during Phases 3 - 5 to ensure the project plan is communicated seamlessly. You will use established precon tools, processes, and best practice methodologies to develop initial scopes, specifications, schedules, logistics plans and budgets.
- Deep experience in the AEC or manufacturing sectors, working in fast-paced environments, with efficient and effective project planning and stakeholder management
- Responsible for representing VBC, both internally and externally, in a manner that aligns with our brand and core values
Key Responsibilities
Client Relationship Management
- Support Business Development Manager with client communications and act as a point of contact between VBC and client project teams during Phase 1 & 2 of the VBC PDS
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of the PCSA key contract terms and manage the relationship with the client and VBC in accordance with the contract
- Responsible for initial project planning and client transition, including appropriate documentation as defined deliverables in the PDS
- Collaborate with Business Development on conceptual estimating, proposals, and client presentations
- Communicate progress, risks, and cost implications clearly and proactively
Project Life Cycle Management
- Create a project plan that supports the business objectives while providing critical feedback to the client and project team on feasibility
Contract and Scope Management
- Support Pre-Construction Department strategic goals and objectives
- Provide support to the Project Management team while creating visibility and feedback loops back to the Business Development and PreConstruction Management team
Budget and Financial Oversight (Cost, Schedule & Performance Management)
- Create an initial project budget that supports the business objectives with stakeholder approval
- Coordinate development of preliminary and master project schedules aligned with design milestones and manufacturing constraints
- Provide monthly preconstruction cost analysis, progress status reports, and budget management for active assignments
- Lead transition meetings between preconstruction and operations teams
Internal Cross Functional Communication
- Work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders as necessary during design to facilitate the completion of the manufacturing contract with the customer
- Feedback loop to inform future opportunities
Communication, Organizational Leadership & Team Development
- Maintain clear communication across all levels-field crews, consultants, executives
- Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Support internal initiatives to improve project delivery processes and operational efficiency
- Work closely with the project management team to drive lessons learned feedback loop to internal team to improve standardization and efficiency
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or related field and at least 5 years of work experience managing projects in the manufacturing or AEC industries or high school diploma and at least 10 years of work experience managing large-scale, multidisciplinary projects in AEC industry
- Experience managing multidisciplinary project teams including internal and external design teams, to deliver complex projects (ideally, from design through manufacturing and delivery)
- Experience generating, managing, and reporting project schedules and budgets
- Experience reviewing and managing complex client and subconsultant contracts
- Experience in identifying project risks including design deficiencies, schedule concerns, and other project-specific issues
- Proficiency in interpretation of project documentation (large multidisciplinary architectural and engineering drawing sets), procedure manuals, schedules, RFIs, etc.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Project
- Experience with industry specific software and technology (e.g., SAP, ACC)
- Familiarity with (or willingness to learn) cloud base CRM and/or project management tools such as HubSpot, MS Project
Preferred Qualifications
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification
- Experience managing 100+ unit multi-family residential projects from inception to delivery or experience delivering customer projects in a discrete manufacturing environment
- General understanding of building codes, zoning regulations and permit processes
- Experience with turnkey general contracting and site/civil scopes preferred
- Construction or modular industry experience preferred but not required
We also off the following benefits:
- Highly competitive pay, benefits program, and flexible time-off programs
- 401(k) program with employer matching
- Employee referral programs with charitable donations
- Day of Giving program to volunteer at community charities
