Preconstruction Manager - Mission Critical

Big-D • $110K — $130K *
Salt Lake City, UT 84118In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management preferred.
  • 8+ years in preconstruction as Sr. Estimator, Chief Estimator, or Project Manager.
  • Strong coaching abilities for team members.
  • Proficient in estimating software and construction principles.
  • Deep understanding of contracts and market conditions.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the estimating process for Mission Critical projects.
  • Establish project success through effective planning.
  • Provide value analysis solutions with cost/schedule impacts.
  • Maintain strong relationships with clients, designers, and subcontractors.
  • Develop and maintain pre-construction schedules.
  • Ensure seamless transition from pre-construction to construction.
  • Liaise between estimators and owners to streamline communication.

Benefits

  • Free Medical & Dental Insurance premiums
  • HSA with employer contribution
  • 401k with Match
  • Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Supplemental Benefits
  • PTO & Paid Holidays
  • Vehicle Allowance
Full Job Description
Big-D Mission Critical is looking for a dynamic Preconstruction Manager to join the growing team in Salt Lake City, UT.

The Preconstruction Manager holds a critical leadership position, overseeing and managing Mission Critical projects, with a specific focus on data centers.

Experience/Training:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management (or related field) preferred.
  • 8+ years working in the preconstruction process as a Sr. Estimator, Chief Estimator, or Project Manager


Critical Skills:

  • Able to provide coaching with team members day to day
  • Ability to focus on preconstruction processes and procedures
  • Ability to understand and influence design and the design schedule
  • Ability to present to large and small groups, in-person and virtually
  • Great at building and maintaining relationships with clients and team members
  • Ability to communicate at a high level
  • Good time management skills and excellent attention to detail
  • Design Management Skills
  • Understanding of Construction Cost and is aware of current market conditions
  • Excellent computer skills, especially with Estimating software
  • In-depth knowledge of construction principles/practices
  • Understands all aspects of contracts, purchase orders, insurance, bonding and contractual risks


Duties, Responsibilities and Expectations:(other duties may be assigned to meet business needs)

  • Oversees the estimating process.
  • Sets the project up for overall success.
  • Proves value analysis solutions (systems options), including cost/schedule impacts
  • Establishes and maintains strong relationships with the owner, designer, and subcontractors
  • Is the lead contact with client and architect
  • Develops and maintains pre-construction schedule
  • Ensures a smooth transition from pre-construction to construction
  • Serves as the liaison between estimators and owners
  • Develops strong and long-lasting relationships with clients by understanding what is important to them
  • Markets the company to the owner and architectural team; engages the Business Development Department in pursuing future opportunities
  • Regular, timely, and predictable attendance is required for this position.
  • Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned


Additional Tasks:

  • Provides estimating and pricing on an assigned or multiple projects.
  • Submits requests to architects and /or owners to obtain clarifications and answers to questions.
  • Presents estimates to the owner in a clean and clear format.
  • Provides all estimate breakouts required by the bid documents, the client, or Big-D personnel.
  • Estimates complete concrete general requirements or conditions, including demolition, earthwork, crane needs, ready-mix adjustments, steel embeds and rough carpentry.
  • Reviews and prices all items before others see it.
  • Establishes a rough draft schedule of the project in order to develop estimate pricing, general conditions, and concrete general requirement.
  • Provides estimate for project general conditions, as requested.
  • Sets up the recap on the project, as requested.
  • Reviews established budget estimate and bid and assists the project manager and job cost accountant with setting up the proper codes and organization of the job cost report.
  • Transmits to the owners and architects the appropriate estimate summaries, recapitulations, and general conditions, etc., in a PDF format using Bluebeam.


Benefits:

  • Free Medical & Dental Insurance premiums
  • HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer contribution
  • 401k with Match
  • Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Supplemental Benefits
  • PTO & Paid Holidays
  • Vehicle Allowance


Additional Job Information:

Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Big-D Construction. #LI-Onsite #BigD

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