Pre-Construction Manager

Avature; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Pre-Construction Manager to lead the planning and development phases of construction projects. This role involves collaborating with diverse teams to ensure projects are meticulously planned and scheduled. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills, with a deep understanding of construction processes and regulations. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to innovation and sustainability, where your expertise will contribute to impactful projects in the agricultural and energy sectors. This is a unique opportunity to make a difference in a dynamic environment while advancing your career.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Educational Assistance

Paid Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering.
• Experience in early phase construction planning required.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-construction phase of projects from concept to handoff.
• Develop project scopes and assist in budget management.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and quality standards.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Budget Management

Construction Planning

Education

Bachelor's in Construction Management

Equivalent Field Experience

Job description

Koch Ag & Energy Solutions (KAES) is looking for a Pre-Construction Manager to join their team! KAES is a leading agricultural and energy company that focuses on creating sustainable solutions for a rapidly changing world. With a strong commitment to innovation, KAES leverages cutting-edge technologies and expertise to address the evolving needs of the agricultural and energy sectors.

The Pre-Construction Manager will play a pivotal role in the planning and development phases of our construction projects. This individual will collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure that projects are thoroughly planned, budgeted, and scheduled before construction begins. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent communication skills and a keen understanding of project management principles.

This position will be based at our headquarters in Wichita, KS.

What You Will Do

• Project Planning and Development:
• Lead the pre-construction phase of projects from concept through to construction handoff.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, planning, and project controls teams to develop comprehensive project scopes.
• Assist in development of project execution plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and procurement strategies
• Collaborate with engineering teams to refine designs and optimize project outcomes.
• Scheduling and Coordination:
• Define deliverables and update detailed pre-construction schedule.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure timely completion of pre-construction milestones.
• Coordinate with procurement teams to assist competitive bidding processes.
• Facilitate regular meetings to align team efforts and communicate progress.
• Budget and Cost Management:
• Assist with development and manage pre-construction budgets, including estimates for materials, labor, and other project-related expenses.
• Monitor project costs and implement cost-control measures to prevent budget overruns.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all pre-construction activities, facilitating communication between internal teams, contractors, and external partners.
• Assist project managers with updates to senior leadership.
• Compliance and Quality Assurance:
• Ensure all pre-construction activities comply with local regulations and industry standards.
• Implement quality assurance processes to verify project readiness for construction.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or equivalent field experience.
• Experience in early phase construction planning.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, building codes, and regulations.
• Exceptional leadership and organizational skills.
• Experience working both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Ability to travel 10-20% of the time to our US and Canada-based facilities

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Koch Ag & Energy Solutions (KAES) is a global provider of value-added solutions for the agriculture, turf and ornamental, energy and chemical markets. From agriculture to energy, KAES makes things grow better with plant nutrient and biological technologies. Our team of innovators unleash their potential while developing the technologies that feed and power the world.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how ourbusiness philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

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