Walsh Group

Preconstruction Manager

Walsh Group$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6-8 years of relevant experience or 5 years with a college degree
  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Experience in the Preconstruction phase
  • Familiarity with estimating and scheduling software
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Effective communication and listening skills
  • Understanding of competition and market conditions

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate multidisciplinary teams for collaborative delivery projects
  • Review bid documents to assess risks and offer alternatives
  • Proofread and craft high-quality project proposals
  • Establish relationships with subcontractors and project owners
  • Prepare and analyze competitive bid packages
  • Coordinate project schedules and proposal preparations
  • Conduct debriefings post-project award and gather lessons learned

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development through industry events
  • Networking options within civic and community organizations
  • Participation in strategic project pursuits
  • Collaboration with skilled professionals across various disciplines
  • Involvement in shaping project direction and financial outcomes
Full Job Description
OVERVIEW

We are currently seeking a Preconstruction Manager for our Mountain West Water Division, in Phoenix, AZ.

The Preconstruction Manager organizes and provides guidance to teams comprised of various multidisciplinary personnel throughout the preconstruction phase of Collaborative Delivery Projects. They may take an active role in securing new business. Assists project personnel with the overall direction, completion, and financial outcome of a construction project.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Coordinates teams of estimators, project management, and proposal staff to secure collaborative delivery projects, facilitates the preconstruction process through a successful GMP negotiation and procurement of the project. Participates in pursuit strategy development and implementation of strategic vision.
  • Reviews and understands all bid documents including project logistics and schedule to assess project risks and advise project management on bid alternatives and techniques. Identifies and exploits key parts of the bid.
  • Proofreads and edits team proposals for projects to ensure that the company is submitting strategic, competitive, high-quality proposals. Prepares accurate and well-crafted proposals that result in competitive awarded contracts that are profitable and maintain quality standards.
  • Builds relationships with subcontractors, engineers, and owners ensuring that the company is positioned as the Builder of Choice.
  • Prepares bid packages involving comparison and analysis of competitive subcontractor and supplier bids. Involves advanced understanding of historical project information including selfperformed work. Leads responses to RFPs to ensuring the company is positioned as a bidder of choice for future work.
  • Coordinates with project sponsorship on schedule, general condition, and final bid/proposal preparation.
  • Conducts or coordinates turnover/debriefing meeting upon project award with all team members to evaluate positive aspects of the project, as well as lessons learned.
  • Verifies, coordinates, and underwrites, with sponsorship, the organization and assembly of all required documents for bid submission (i.e., bond, required signatures, required compliance form, etc.)
  • Participates in presentation preparation and coaching of the client pitch team (BGL, Program Manager, Project Manager, and Superintendents) to respond to client RFPs, new developments, or project opportunities.
  • Participates in industry events & associations as well as civic and community organizations to establish network and build alliances. Assists in monitoring customer satisfaction with company services and personnel.
  • May perform APM duties on local Collaborative Delivery Projects.


QUALIFICATIONS
  • 6-8 years of experience or 5 years' experience with college degree
  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Exposure to Preconstruction stage of a project
  • Familiarity with estimating and scheduling software
  • Identifies key issues and relationships
  • Accepts and adapts to change in a professionally appropriate manner
  • Initiates and participates in meet and greet presentations with subcontractors and suppliers
  • Effectively communicates and listens
  • Understands the competition. Has contacts in the market that will help provide advantages to our projects.
  • Engages and coordinates
  • Sponsorship on the procurement. Understands Costs and Market Conditions. Understands risks and rewards.
  • Analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to prioritize, develop and maintain schedules
  • Proficient in some of the following: Word, Excel, CMiC, Primavera, HCSS and/or Timberline estimating program, WGIP, Project and Cost Management Systems
  • Organizes and uses meeting time effectively
  • Required to travel for projects that are bidding in different regions and any travel required for preconstruction meetings


Salary Range Disclaimer

Please note that job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, including but not limited to: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for a bonus and other benefits.

About Walsh Group

The Walsh Group is a construction company that provides general contracting, construction management, and design-build services. The company was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Walsh Group has completed a variety of projects, including highways, bridges, airports, and water treatment plants. The company has a strong focus on safety and sustainability, and has received numerous awards for its work in these areas. Walsh Group is one of the largest construction companies in the United States, with operations in more than 20 states.
Learn more about Walsh Group
Size
9,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1898

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