Pre Construction Manager

WTS Energy; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

WTS Energy is seeking a dynamic Preconstruction Manager to lead pursuit planning and preconstruction efforts for wastewater and water projects. You will oversee the preconstruction process and coordinate with estimating, operations, purchasing, and business development teams, serving as the primary client contact.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Engineering or Construction Management with 10+ years of engineering design development experience in water/wastewater facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• 10+ years of engineering design development experience for water/wastewater facilities.
• DBIA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with estimators and operations during preconstruction.
• Direct contact with owner and owner's representative.
• Mentor and train preconstruction staff.
• Coordinate with Director and regional managers to maintain standards.
• Assist in preparing preconstruction proposals, fees, and bid packages.
• Lead and participate in VE, MOPO, HAZOP workshops.
• Manage preconstruction schedule and budget.
• Ensure compliance with DBE requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team coordination

Client liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

DBIA certification

Job description

We are looking for someone who is looking for a dynamic Preconstruction Manager to support the company in pursuit planning and preconstruction efforts for all wastewater & water projects. This individual is responsible for overseeing the preconstruction process and coordinates with estimating, operations, purchasing, and business development teams in this role. The Preconstruction Manager is the primary point of contact with the client and works closely with the executive in charge/Director of Preconstruction to ensure the overall success of the project.

The right candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Construction Management, combined with at least ten years of experience in engineering design development for water/wastewater facilities. Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills are a must. A DBIA certification and diverse background in design, operations, estimating and business development are preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with a team of estimators and or operations personnel in the preconstruction process.
• Manage/interface with engineers/architects and 3rd party consultants.
• Direct point of contact with owner and owner's representative.
• Mentoring and provide training for preconstruction.
• Coordinate with Director, other regional preconstruction managers to maintain standards and deliverables which align with our standards.
• Assist in preparation of preconstruction proposals, fees, GCs/GRs and rates.
• Interview for projects.
• Strong understanding of project scope and objectives in preconstruction.
• Responsible for understanding project estimate and details of estimate.
• Lead and participate in workshops (VE, MOPO, HAZOP, etc.).
• Prepare and present content for owners.
• Coordinate and manage design subcontractor (Design-Build).
• Manage preconstruction schedule and budget.
• Track, manage, and deliver all formal deliverables to owner.
• Develop and manage bid packages and overall procurement/sub-contracting plan.
• Coordinate overall project pricing and descoping in the Guaranteed Maximum Price Development.
• Ensure compliance with DBE requirements, primarily good faith efforts.
• Coordinate and assist setting up new subcontractors in prequalification.
• Support purchasing and operations in buyout.
• Lead turnover efforts to operations team.
• Assist Director of Preconstruction, Construction Executive during hard-bid cycles in "home" region.
• Leverage local subcontractor/vendor relationships to assure bid adequate coverage.
• Assist Construction Executive in bid strategy and reviews.
• Track region's craft labor costs, in-place production rates.

100% EMPLOYEE OWNED

Our partner is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce.

About The Company: Our partner offers general contracting, construction management and design-build services to private and public clients across the country. The company manages projects along the east coast from its headquarters in Vermont and a network of locations in Florida, Georgia, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina and the Mid-Atlantic. From specialized buildings to complex water and wastewater treatment plants, our partner is ranked annually as one of the top contractors in the country. A construction industry leader for over 65 years.