Preconstruction Manager

I am partnered with a leading GC with offices across New York City to hire a Senior Estimator/ Preconstruction Manager to help oversee a team of Estimators.

The ideal candidate with have a minimum of 5 years' experience across hard-bid, negotiated, GMP, CM@R delivery types in commercial and residential construction.

Responsibilities

• Attend all bi-weekly design meetings with the owner and design team
• Work with Estimating and Purchasing to assure all deliverables are provided per contract.
• Spend time with owners and designers in between deliverables to assure design progress in accordance with schedule and owner expectations.
• Provide cost trending advice to the design team and owner to assure the best systems/materials are being utilized.
• Create, update, and manage the preconstruction schedule. Conduct and facilitate design phase card trick sessions.
• Facilitate all value engineering workshops.
• In consultation with Operations, develop and analyze phasing and sequencing plans.
• In conjunction with Operations, develop site use plans
• Schedule and facilitate all constructability reviews in conjunction with appropriate Operations personnel.
• Develop Construction Phase administrative procedures manuals in conjunction with Operations.
• In conjunction with Purchasing Department, ensure bidder interest is generated early in the design phase (get on subcontractors bid schedules).
• Take the lead in GMP preparation in conjunction with Operations, Purchasing and Estimating.
• Sell and coordinate all IDC efforts.
• Assist Operations and Purchasing in creation of proper bid packaging strategies.
• Feed historical databases with current market pricing information

Experience/ Education

• Bachelor’s degree
• 7-10 years of purchasing and/or commercial construction experience
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• In depth knowledge of design and construction practices and materials
• Exceptional verbal, written, and stand up communication skills
• Working knowledge of estimating, purchasing, and scheduling
• Highly refined interpersonal and leadership skills
• Strong planning and risk management skills