Job Purpose:
The Senior Preconstruction Manager plays a critical role in shaping project success by providing accurate cost evaluations, fostering collaborative client relationships, and delivering innovative solutions during the preconstruction phase. This position ensures a seamless transition from concept to execution by integrating technical expertise, leadership, and strategic communication with all stakeholders.
Essential Functions:
This individual will be responsible for all aspects of the preconstruction system, structure, and process including:
• Manage all aspects of the project from initial estimate to subcontractor finalization.
• Act as a collaborative advocate and communicator for project and customer success.
• Leverage experience to guide project teams through permitting and site mobilization.
• Provide innovative solutions to project challenges.
• Lead the bidding and trade partner management process.
• Develop and maintain strong client and business relationships.
• Create detailed conceptual cost estimates and studies from schematic-level documentation.
• Lead and mentor preconstruction teams effectively.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
• This role may have supervisory responsibilities of a Preconstruction Engineer, an Assistant Project Manager, a Project Engineer and/or an Intern.
What We OfferAt Clune Construction we value each of our employees and care about their wellbeing. We strive to provide best-in-class benefits packages, including:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with 100% of monthly premiums paid by the company
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Company-paid and Voluntary Life Insurance Plans
- Company-paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
- Flexible Spending, Dependent Care and Commuter Plans
- Career Development through Mentoring Program, Learning & Development, Continuing Education
- Fitness Program
- Pet Insurance
Core Values and BehaviorsClune Construction is proud to have Core Values and Behaviors that all of our employees represent. These Core Values are: Safety, Service, Teamwork, Respect, Excellence, Leadership and Innovation. Performance is evaluated with these Core Values in mind.
Job Requirements:
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Creative, innovative, and adaptive problem-solving abilities.
• Effective team collaboration with internal and external partners.
• Advanced project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Exceptional oral and written communication and interpersonal skills required. Must have the ability to relate and interact with higher-end clientele.
Education and Experience:
• Bachelor Degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering is preferred, but strong work experience will be considered
• 8+ years of construction project management experience, with 5 years of experience specifically in commercial construction
• Experience in preparing detailed conceptual estimates and studies.
• Familiarity with a variety of building construction types.
• Knowledge of regional market trends, competition, and industry standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, take-off software (e.g., On-Screen Takeoff), project management software (e.g., CMiC), and scheduling software (e.g., Microsoft Project).
• Extensive knowledge of construction cost, scheduling, estimating, purchasing, and engineering principles.
• Thorough understanding of drawings, specifications, contracts, and construction methods.
All candidates must provide a resume.
