Responsibilities

• Participate in interviews/interview preparation for negotiated bids
• Assist marketing in preparation of responses to RFPs and RFQs
• Provide value alternative solutions taking into consideration cost, schedule, maintenance and life cycle cost implications
• Fill in design gaps for incomplete documents for the completion of estimates
• Prepare/submits contract documents for legal and risk review and prepare qualification/assumptions that align with project contract
• Assist in the prequalification process
• Lead internal estimate review and bid process team meetings
• Oversee establishment/maintenance of budget control during the reconstruction phase of the project
• Present deliverables to the owner in a complete and organized manner
• Represent the company at all design and coordination meetings, occasionally leading meetings
• Oversee preparation of preconstruction schedule and ensure maintenance of schedule and that all project staff are informed of schedule changes
• Assist project team in design decisions/development of solutions
• Review project construction schedule and ensure timely preparation/coordination of General Conditions
• Manage all aspects of risk and define such for executive team
• Ensure adherence to contractual requirements and meeting of goals
• Track/manage construction budget between formal estimating periods, keeping owner and team informed
• Act as team liaison between operations, estimating and design management
• Assist in development/training of preconstruction staff
• Build/maintain relationships with architects/engineers, subcontractors, internal clients and owners/key stakeholders, occasionally attending industry events to represent the company
• Maintain knowledge of cost elements of projects
• Manage/maintain buyout log for project
• Prepare/manage Exhibit One production into subcontracts
• Set up the chart of accounts for the project into Oracle
• Implement all applicable Safety and EEO/Affirmative Action programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering, and/or 10+ years’ experience with estimating, design management and/or field management
• Proven experience managing preconstruction for large-scale projects, with emphasis on highly complex projects
• In-depth knowledge of construction principles/practices required
• Experience dealing with subcontracts, subcontractors and/or self-perform work
• Experience leading successful team ventures, including development of employees and maintaining relationships with external entities and subcontractor community.
• Self-starter, highly motivated with the ability to build trust and influence others
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with the company’s core values while maintaining a "value added" approach to preconstruction
• Strong communication and presentation skills with ability to communicate to varied audiences