Preconstruction Manager

DeAngelis Diamond

$95K — $115K *
Novi, MI 48375In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in construction management or related fields.
  • Strong understanding of the construction process, including estimating and budgeting.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and construction estimating software like Sage Estimating.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
  • Detail-oriented with a positive 'can-do' attitude and strong personal integrity.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the preconstruction process on multiple concurrent projects.
  • Negotiate and award subcontracts post-bid.
  • Develop conceptual budgets based on early project information.
  • Collaborate with design teams to align clients' goals with project execution.
  • Conduct constructability reviews and manage risks effectively.
  • Participate in business development efforts to secure new projects.
  • Synthesize complex information into actionable insights and lead team meetings.

Benefits

  • Top-tier Medical Insurance for employees.
  • Comprehensive 401k plan with a 100% match up to 6%.
  • Generous PTO policy that increases with tenure.
  • Volunteer Time Off with 2 paid days for charitable work.
  • Educational reimbursement for ongoing professional development.
  • Team member referral bonuses to reward recruiting efforts.
  • Weekly pay schedule for better cash flow management.
  • Additional holiday leave including a birthday off and Veterans Day for veteran employees.
  • Wellness reimbursement to support fitness initiatives.
  • Perks like a Costco or Sam's Club membership and free snacks in the office.
Full Job Description
We are searching for an outstanding Preconstruction Manager to join our team. If you have 5 or more years of experience, a passion for construction, and an insane need and desire to be part of building great projects, then please read on!

What you'll be doing:
  • Become an indispensable part of the team tasked with winning new work and managing preconstruction by learning and applying DD's Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Participate in Business Development activities to help secure new work.
  • Learn clients' goals and help them achieve them.
  • Strategize with the DD team to develop a winning approach for each project.
  • Assemble conceptual budgets early in the process based on limited information.
  • Manage the preconstruction process from start to finish on multiple concurrent exercises.
  • Lead precon meetings with clients and their design teams.
  • Lead teams of estimators, PMs, supers, etc. during preconstruction.
  • Become an expert on the project, invite the needed trades, identify constructability issues, and find conflicting or missing information that needs to be answered or qualified.
  • Collaborate with DD Operations to develop project schedule, staffing, and logistic needs.
  • Lead and assist in estimating efforts at the various budgeting milestones.
  • Assemble complete and accurate budgets and report on changes in them at each stage.
  • Negotiate and award subcontracts after a successful bid process.
  • Assemble and turnover project information to operations to run the job and collaborate with the project manager to ensure a successful project.

What you need for this position:
  • Passion for construction and commitment to DD Core Values and Mission Statement.
  • Strong personal integrity and the highest ethical standards.
  • Detail-oriented mindset with a positive "can-do" attitude.
  • Flexibility and ability to adapt to a fluid environment where priorities can change daily.
  • Outstanding communicator: able to synthesize complex information into simple, actionable insights and ability to communicate technical building processes with construction and non-construction team members equally.
  • Commitment to providing a positive experience for all project stakeholders, clients, design professionals, subcontractors, and team members.
  • Commitment to mastery and developing your career and personal goals through continual learning opportunities such as mentorship from other team members, DeAngelis Diamond Academy, conferences, seminars, workshops, and courses.
  • Entrepreneurial team player mindset and ability to multitask.
  • Able to thrive in a positive, friendly, high-energy, and collaborative environment.
  • Passion for learning and applying new technologies, concepts, and innovative solutions.
  • Knowledge of all phases of the construction process and how to set each up for success.
  • Expertise in a wide variety of construction types, methods, equipment, materials, details, and their effect on project value.
  • Experience and proven ability to assemble complete and accurate budgets and estimates on a wide variety of commercial, healthcare, and multi-family project types.
  • Knowledge of all types of bid processes, contracts, negotiations, and winning strategies for each.
  • Ability to perform constructability reviews, identify risk, and know how to mitigate it in alignment with the strategized bid approach.
  • Ability to lead and motivate other team members on group exercises.
  • Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, Box, Bluebeam, Sage Estimating, and OST.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.

What's in it for you:
  • Top-tier market salary & bonus program.
  • Team up with other high-performing coworkers.
  • Top-notch Medical Insurance.
  • DD Wealth Builder Program. (401k 100% match up to 6% + up to 4% discretionary Profit Sharing)
  • Wellness Reimbursement to assist in your fitness and wellness.
  • PTO: 1st year: 8 days; Years 2-5: 18 days; 6-10 Years: 23 days, 11+ Years: 28 days
  • Additional Time Off: 10 Paid Holidays, and your birthday off.
  • Veterans Day Off for our Veteran Team Members
  • Volunteer Time Off: 2 paid days to devote to volunteering for the nonprofit of your choice.
  • Educational Reimbursement Plan
  • Team Member Referral Bonus Program
  • Maternity & Paternity Care Plans
  • American Dream Plan
  • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Weekly Pay Schedule
  • Free Snacks and Drinks
  • Costco or Sam's Club membership

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Department Preconstruction & Estimating Role Preconstruction Manager Locations Detroit Employment type Full-time

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