Assistant Pre-Construction Manager - Transmission & Distribution (Minneapolis)

Burns & McDonnell; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) retirement program

Comprehensive insurance and wellness programs

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Assistant Pre-Construction Manager in Minneapolis to collaborate with designers and project managers in overseeing proposal development and pre-construction activities. You will be responsible for managing bid packages, adhering to safety programs, ensuring schedule activities are developed, and analyzing project costs.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least three years of project management experience. Excellent communication and supervisory skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 3 years of direct program/project management experience required.
• Must meet company's driving requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage proposal development and pre-construction activities.
• Maintain relationships with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Develop project schedules and ensure timely completion.

Skills

Communications skills

Supervisory skills

Understanding of construction disciplines

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction or related field

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Description

The Assistant Pre-Construction Manager will collaborate with a team of designers, project managers, estimators, and subcontractors in the day-to-day management of proposal development and pre-construction activities for Design-Build (DB), Construction Management at Risk (CMAR), Engineer Procure Construct (EPC), Construction, Self-Perform, and Program Management projects. The Assistant Pre-Construction Manager supports the team as part of the pre-sell and positioning, as well as assisting in the development of the project proposal from inception to completion. Responsible for assigned bid packages and scopes of work, and the successful completion of assigned preconstruction efforts on time and within budget.

• Adhere to and administer company’s safety programs, trainings, and policies, as well as promote and manage the Safety & Health performance of project team members and subcontractors.
• Establish and maintain relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and design teams.
• Assist in attracting and recruiting top caliber talent.
• Coordinate and ensure that preliminary construction schedule activities have been developed for the assigned trade. Produce progress estimates at design milestones, evaluate material and system costs, review document progress and coordination, build and maintain subcontractor and vendor relationships.
• Lead development of assigned estimate scopes, and bid tabs to ensure completion, coverage, cost accuracy, subcontractor qualification, and risk assessment. This includes design completeness assessment and indirect cost build-up or assessment.
• Analyze historical cost data during the Design Development and/or bidding period.
• Identify potential risk factors of assigned scopes and communicate to senior preconstruction management.
• Responsible for developing and reviewing variance reports 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 subs/vendors and other trade partners, including prequalification of potential bidders.
• Act as document reviewer and advisor for constructability and value analysis.
• Assist the project team in the transitional process between the project execution team and the preconstruction team and coordinate the follow-up meetings.
• Support internal and external project risk reviews and consult with the Legal Department as required.
• Support project execution team during procurement.
• Assist in the downstream request for proposal (RFP) and bid process and prepare detailed scope of work documents for supplier and subcontractor contracts, including recruiting, prequalifying, evaluating, recommending, and selecting subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Maintenance of estimating database.
• Work with design teams to develop efficient use of BIM tools for estimating support and early cost model development.
• Present reports to internal and external executive management as required.
• Develop, plan and implement process for, and assess that project and subcontractor insurance, taxes/duties, licensures, and bonding are in place per the project requirements.
• Develop the WBS for project cost control, cost reporting, and scheduling as required, in conjunction with the project controls team.
• Understand project permit requirements and regulations.
• Support, lead and participate in project planning, scheduling, estimating, cost development, and establishing critical project objectives.
• Coordinate directly with engineering to establish the development and distribution of engineering deliverables per project schedule and requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field and 3 years direct program/project management experience required or applicable experience may be substituted for degree requirement.
• Strong understanding of all construction disciplines.
• Excellent communications skills and supervisory skills of field construction personnel.
• Must be able to meet company's driving requirements.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Suite.

Compensation

$110,000.00-150,000.00 Yearly

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit Benefits & Wellness page.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job

Estimating

Primary Location

US-MN-Minneapolis/St Paul

Schedule

Full-time

Travel

Yes, 100 % of the Time

Req ID

262052

Job Hire Type

Experienced #LI-MF #CDB N/A