Swinerton

Preconstruction Manager

Swinerton • $100K — $120K *
Dallas, TX 75217In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Engineering, Construction Management, or Architectural degree, or equivalent experience
  • 5-8 years of field construction experience with supervisory skills
  • Demonstrated leadership capability
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills
  • Problem-solving mindset with a sense of urgency
  • Proficient in drafting and computer skills
  • Fundamental understanding of contract law and project accounting
  • Strong knowledge of project management control systems.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and supervise preconstruction team and support staff
  • Prepare and analyze cost models during design and bidding periods
  • Develop preliminary construction schedules for estimates
  • Produce progress estimates at design milestones and evaluate costs
  • Lead preconstruction strategy meetings and assess risk factors
  • Provide clear scopes of work for bidders and pre-qualify them
  • Organize transition meetings between project teams.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a leadership role with a focus on preconstruction phases
  • Engagement with diverse projects and clients
  • Involvement in strategic planning and risk assessment
  • Ability to influence project outcomes through technical leadership
  • Development of valuable relationships with subcontractors and vendors.
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary:
Management, coordination and delivery of the preconstruction phases of the project and providing technical leadership.

Job Description:

Position Responsibilities and Duties:
  • Coordinate, manage, and supervise the work of subordinate preconstruction members and support staff
  • Prepare and analyze cost models during the Design Development and/or bidding period
  • Assure that a preliminary construction schedule has been developed for each estimate
  • Produce progress estimates at design milestones, evaluate material and system costs, review document progress and coordination, build and maintain subcontractor and vendor relationships
  • Assure that the estimates, including general conditions, are accurate, complete, and reflect the actual requirements of the project
  • Plan and lead the preconstruction strategy meeting on the approach to the project or estimate
  • Assure that potential risk factors have been evaluated and reviewed with senior management
  • Responsible for variance reports allows for clear identification of changes to the estimate
  • Create realistic and detailed schedules for all design, approval, estimating and purchasing activities
  • Provide clear scopes of work to all bidders and Pre-Qualify bidders
  • Act as document reviewer and advisor for constructability and value analysis
  • Assure estimates are complete and reflect all that is required to build the project
  • Participate in preparation of proposals for new business and presentations to clients
  • Provide monthly cost analysis for all active preconstruction assignments and manage the preconstruction department budgets
  • Organize and lead the transition meeting between the project operations team and the preconstruction team
  • Establish and maintain relationships with existing and new clients
  • Meet client's needs prior to contract execution
  • Provide advice, liaison, planning, etc. to current and future clients
  • Assist in the preparation of studies, materials, methods, recommendations and cost estimates as required
  • Review and approve all estimates and schedules prepared for assigned, negotiated projects and/or hard bid jobs
  • Know and use cost control system
  • Complete other responsibilities as assigned


Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:
  • Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural degree, or equivalent experience
  • Field construction experience (5-8 years, including supervisory skills)
  • Leadership ability
  • Effective interpersonal skills
  • Problem-solving ability and strong sense of urgency
  • Drafting and computer skills
  • Fundamental knowledge of contract law and project accounting
  • Thorough understanding of all project management control systems (scheduling, estimating, cost control, procurement and business development)

About Swinerton

Swinerton is a commercial construction company that provides a wide range of services, including preconstruction, general contracting, and design-build. They work with clients across various industries, including healthcare, education, and hospitality. They are committed to delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget. They have a strong focus on sustainability and have completed numerous LEED-certified projects. They are also committed to safety and have received numerous safety awards. They have a strong reputation in the industry and have been in business for over 130 years.
Learn more about Swinerton
Size
4,000 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Founded
1888
* Ladders Estimates

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