Preconstruction Manager II

Fargo, ND 58103In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associates or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Law, Business or related field
  • 5-7 years relevant experience with 2 years of Project Management experience
  • Experience in Preconstruction required
  • Renewables industry construction and contract negotiations experience preferred
  • Strong knowledge of construction processes and project management

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and manage preconstruction activities up to handoff to project operations
  • Supervise and mentor direct reports and oversee their project deliverables
  • Establish client relationships and maintain communication with stakeholders
  • Act as a subject matter expert in the Renewables sector
  • Provide regular reports to Preconstruction leadership and executives
  • Coordinate with various departments such as Legal and Procurement for preconstruction activities
  • Prepare and submit necessary reports and documents during the preconstruction phase

Benefits

  • Competitive pay with ongoing performance review
  • 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options available
  • Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Bereavement Leave
  • Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and additional coverage options
Full Job Description
Overview

The Preconstruction Manager II is responsible for all preconstruction, planning, risk management, delivery activities and coordination of project transition from estimating to project operational team. The Preconstruction Manager II shall facilitate a streamlined and seamless hand off between these two construction management phases; including the coordination of setup and management of subcontracts, suppliers, vendors, engineers, client contract negotiation. This role may also be responsible for supervising and mentoring direct reports.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

  • Coordinate, manage, and supervise the work of all assigned projects, Project Operations management team members, and support staff during the preconstruction activities up to the official hand off from preconstruction to operations in accordance with the preconstruction and risk management processes and procedures
  • Supervise and mentor assigned direct reports, as well as oversight of the projects assigned to them to ensure deliverables are met
  • Give clear direction and targets to ensure all project staff during the preconstruction phase will have the ability to achieve their goals and targets
  • Establish and maintain relationships with existing and new clients - internal and external
  • Act as a subject matter expert for other team members and colleagues within the Renewables sector
  • Provide regular reporting to the Preconstruction leadership and other Executive team members as required
  • Maintain knowledge of relevant industry precedents and procedures
  • Manage coordination of preconstruction activities with the Legal department, Commercial department, Estimating department, and other support departments as required
  • Work with the Estimating team on projects they are focusing on in order to gain early knowledge of the project to help in project planning and provide input on the initial project plan that gets bid to ensure all aspects of the plan get included in the estimate
  • Partner with Procurement to obtain updated quotes for scope areas where materials or subcontractors are required
  • Coordinate with the Engineering team on the initial engineering or required subcontracting or procurement under limited notices to proceed, purchase orders or as otherwise authorized by clients
  • Establish buyout by leveraging positive 'gaps' between estimation and NTP from the owner
  • Coordination with potential Project Operations team on approval of subcontractors and suppliers
  • Assist the Procurement team with subcontract and supplier negotiations and serve as a contract/subject matter expert as required
  • Coordinate with Estimating to obtain the required adjustments to the final project estimate during the contract negotiation phase
  • Coordinate with Project Operations management team, Commercial Services, and Preconstruction leadership on Contract Exhibit creation, negotiation, and tracking
  • Assist the Commercial Services team in negotiation and tracking of the BOP/EPC/CSA Terms and Conditions (T&C's), as necessary/applicable
  • Manage and fulfill any pre-contract or limited notice to proceed reporting or compliance requirements with clients, government authorities, etc., until handed over to the project operations team
  • Prepare and submit monthly reports and invoices to clients for authorized works, if needed
  • Develop and maintain preconstruction documents until handed over to the project operations team; including the Preconstruction Checklist, Risk Register and Lessons Learned Register
  • Facilitate Project Operations team completion of the full project execution plan
  • Identification, investigation, mitigation preparation and cost impact analysis of scope items differing from normal conditions
  • Identify areas of potential profit increase and preparations as to how best to take advantage of them
  • Work with the Project Operations team to ensure project kickoff approval during the Phase Gate Review process
  • Travel for project preplanning coordination as necessary
  • Track ongoing implementation and closure of Phase Gate Review actions items
  • Manage the implementation during operations of the Pre-Activity Review, Risk Management and Lessons Learned processes
  • Report project financials during Monthly Cost-to-Complete meetings if Project Operations team is not yet assigned
  • Initiate communication, together with the Permitting department, with local municipalities related to requirements, permitting, restrictions and construction coordination
  • Other duties as assigned


Qualifications

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

  • Associates or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Law, Business or related field
  • 5-7 years relevant experience with 2 years of Project Management experience required
  • Experience in Preconstruction required
  • Renewables industry construction and contract negotiations experience preferred


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

  • Take reasonable care of your own and others' health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward the Zero Injury principles
  • Strong knowledge of the construction industry, processes, and project management
  • Ability to lead a team successfully
  • Ability to understand, use and interpret project schedules and planning tools
  • Ability to read and understand construction designs and documents
  • Ability to understand and interpret a variety of legal documents, including agreements and contracts
  • Ability to handle confidential material with discretion
  • Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and logical thinking skills required
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with excellent negotiation skills required
  • Write reports, business correspondence and document project activities
  • Effectively present information and respond to questions from senior management, project managers, superintendents, clients, customers, and the general public
  • Proven ability to create and maintain strong working relationships with both internal and external clients
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required
  • Strong knowledge of ProCore and document control software


Working Environment:

  • When visiting jobsites, the work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions and use of personal protective equipment.
  • This work environment may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises.


What's in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing
  • Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
  • 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
  • Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount
  • Discounted National Gym Membership Network

Family & Lifestyle
  • Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
  • Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
  • Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected
  • Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
  • Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
  • Emergency Travel Assistance Program
  • Group legal plan


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