Description Senior Preconstruction Manager This position is based remote from anywhere in the US.
About the Position The Preconstruction Manager is responsible for all preconstruction activities on large-volume commercial construction projects, including developing preliminary budgets, value engineering, preconstruction schedules, procurement plans, prequalification of subcontractors, detailed take-off, and estimating. This position manages bid package scopes, the subcontractor/supplier bidding process, evaluation of bids, problem resolution, presentation of detailed estimates of the work, job communication, and client satisfaction activities, in alignment with all Company policies, procedures, key objectives, and regulations.
Our Ideal Candidate - Can flex and adapt with the growing needs of the business.
- Can work autonomously and creatively solve problems.
- Has a growth mindset and is always looking to continually learn and grow.
Day in the Life - Creates opportunities to build long-term relationships with general contractors, owners, and engineers through networking and marketing. Communicates how the Company can bring a value-added approach to their project(s).
- Responsible for the accuracy of the estimate. Reviews drawings, specifications, and all other construction documents and makes sure others involved in the project are aware of construction-related problems, completeness of information, and potential risks involved in general conditions and supplementary.
- Prepares budgets, estimates, and bid proposals to be awarded.
- Provides real-time cost analysis and recommendations to meet or exceed the project's overall budget, schedule, and customer expectations.
- Participates in the preparation of construction schedules for estimating.
- Responsible for the preparation of preliminary, schematic, design development, and construction estimates and studies during preconstruction, monitors design development cost trends in order to detect over-runs and potential problem areas. Directs the value engineering process.
- Directs and assists architects and engineers with design.
- Maintains current estimating records, studies, unit prices, budget estimates,
- Supports project manager(s) with an evaluation of subcontractor.
- Ensures all estimates and RFPs are fulfilled to the customer's or the Company's conditions for satisfaction.
- Assists in the interview procurement.
- Implements LEAN concepts and methodologies for continuous improvement of operations processes and activities. Educates others on LEAN.
Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience in engineering, construction management, building construction or a related.
- Minimum 5-7 years of electrical construction experience in estimating, common code requirements, and design/build estimating and preconstruction with a concentration in large commercial construction.
- Minimum 2-3 years of project management.
- Experience with computerized estimating systems and software. Strong conceptual estimating skills.
- Knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, market conditions, and trade practices. Must have extensive knowledge of electrical.
- Skills to read, interpret and understand electrical contracts, plans, drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
- Experience and skills in project management leadership and practices. Understanding of the project life.
- Training and work experience with LEAN methodologies and applications. Strong process orientation.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Travel - Occasional travel required
Benefits At ArchKey Solutions, our benefits package includes competitive health insurance options (medical, dental, and vision), a robust 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holidays, and access to wellness programs. Additionally, we offer professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and employee assistance programs to support your growth and well-being. We ensure that our benefits are designed to promote the health, security, and work-life balance of our employees. Additional information is available at Archkey.com.
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