Preconstruction Manager

• Manages functions of Preconstruction staff in interpreting project documents to prepare clear, complete and competitive estimates, general conditions, and bid packages.
• Informs preconstruction staff of project requirements and owner directives, and develops a plan to meet stated goals.
• Manages multiple projects concurrently.
• Participates in identifying qualified subcontractors, and establishing and maintaining bid solicitation lists.
• Attends all preconstruction meetings with the design team and client on behalf of Balfour Beatty.
• Fills in design gaps with assumptions that align with the architectural intent of the project.
• Responsible for tracking and mitigating overages in project budgets through a well documented Value Engineering process.
• Prepares project clarifications and bid assumptions for submission to Owner.
• Composes and issues project-related correspondence to architects, consultants, the client and the Balfour Beatty team.
• Prepares estimate deliverables and presentation books for clients during various stages of the Preconstruction process.
• Responsible for the audit-trail with adequate documentation for all communication and estimates presented to clients.
• Investigates local market conditions and their effect on costs and schedule.
• Analyzes bids received and conducts post-bid interviews in conjunction with Operations personnel.
• Acts as Preconstruction liaison for the Operation team during the preconstruction and construction phase.
• Verifies and validates change order process after the Guaranteed Maximum Price has been established.
• Provides Cost Estimates of Preconstruction services for deliverables.
• Participates in formal business development presentations to demonstrate the value of preconstruction services to potential clients.
• Coordinates with business development staff to ensure that prepared proposals accurately reflect the Balfour Beatty Construction preconstruction process.
• Builds effective relationships with customers, design team, subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent progressive work experience with 7 + years of preconstruction and/or operations experience on commercial construction projects. Depending upon the project size, scope, and complexity the years of experience may vary.
• Strong computer skills including the ability to use estimating software (e.g. On Screen Takeoff, Desiniti), word process, spread sheets, bid management, online plan rooms (e.g. Building Connected, Smartbidnet), database applications, job management systems (e.g. Constructware, Kahua) and company communication tools, such as email, internet and Microsoft products (e.g., Word, Excel, Office, Outlook).

Preferred Requirements

• Local market operations or preconstruction experience, helpful.
• Demonstrates solid presentation skills and verbal/written communication skills.
• Able to make decisions under tight deadlines.
• Able to organize people, tools, and equipment and plan/manage multiple activities to accomplish desired results.
• Able to relate to executive management and speak on behalf of the company in meetings with clients and consultants, often in high pressure situations.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with ability and willingness to face challenges, direct others, and effectively address conflict.
• Exhibit commitment to quality by evaluating project-related processes and making necessary changes, using customer input to make improvements, and meeting/exceeding internal and external customer expectations.

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