Preconstruction Manager na Swinerton

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)

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