Preconstruction Manager

Keen Project Solutions, LLC; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Keen Project Solutions in Ankeny, IA is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to lead bid development, cost estimation, and coordination with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and architects during the preconstruction phase.

You will prepare plan takeoffs, assemble bid packages, establish owner budgets, monitor scope, and drive design services across EPC, design-build, and hard-bid opportunities. This role requires strong leadership and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Construction Management.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in preconstruction or related field.
• PE license (US) / P.Eng (Canada) or FE/EIT preferred; Lean qualifications or willingness to obtain are a plus.
• Proficient with BIM/design tools (Revit/AutoCAD) and collaboration platforms (Procore, Navisworks).
• Willingness to travel; office travel typically ~33% and field travel ~80% depending on project.

Responsibilities

• ENGAGE AND COLLABORATE WITH TEAM MEMBERS DURING ALL PHASES OF PRE-CONSTRUCTION.
• Preplan with project partners to identify constraints and manage risks.
• Consult with management to align bids with business needs and handle multiple bids.
• Manage personnel resources and oversee deliverables across bids.
• Develop and manage takeoffs, cost estimates, and bid packages.
• Establish and monitor project budgets, schedules, and submittals.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Construction Management

3 years of experience in preconstruction or related field

Tools

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

Procore

Inventor

Navisworks

Bluebeam Revu

Plant Design Suite

Job description

Role Definition

The Preconstruction Manager is a key position for the successful delivery of projects by acting as a main point of contact for clients, subcontractors, suppliers, vendors, and architects during the preconstruction phase. They will manage all bid documents and the work of others, develop the scope of work, initiate and advance design disciplines, set and manage preconstruction timelines, prepare plan take-off calculations, cost estimates, assemble and present bid packages, establish the owner budget, monitor scope and manage costs throughout the entire design process. The Preconstruction Manager may negotiate and execute agreements with subcontractors and suppliers, prepare project schedules and submittals, lead construction progress meetings, monitor project correspondence, report, and help solve potential cost issues or schedule problems to successfully complete projects. The Preconstruction Manager facilitates, leads, and manages all project development activities for all EPC, design build, and hard bid opportunities presented to Keen.

Role Definition

The Preconstruction Manager is a key position for the successful delivery of projects by acting as a main point of contact for clients, subcontractors, suppliers, vendors, and architects during the preconstruction phase. They will manage all bid documents and the work of others, develop the scope of work, initiate and advance design disciplines, set and manage preconstruction timelines, prepare plan take-off calculations, cost estimates, assemble and present bid packages, establish the owner budget, monitor scope and manage costs throughout the entire design process. The Preconstruction Manager may negotiate and execute agreements with subcontractors and suppliers, prepare project schedules and submittals, lead construction progress meetings, monitor project correspondence, report, and help solve potential cost issues or schedule problems to successfully complete projects. The Preconstruction Manager facilitates, leads, and manages all project development activities for all EPC, design build, and hard bid opportunities presented to Keen.

PROTECT PEOPLE

• Safety comes first in everything I do
• I protect our seat at the table by doing my best work
• I develop myself and others
• I put the needs of the Company and others above my own
• I represent myself and the Company professionally at all times

BUILD RELATIONSHIPS

• I respect people
• I have a positive attitude
• I collaborate and build healthy external relationships
• I collaborate and build healthy internal relationships
• I engage in healthy conflict
• I act with honesty, integrity, and ethics
• I avoid dramatic and toxic behavior

FOCUS ON END GOALS

• I focus my efforts on providing valueadded work to the customer; “work in the business”
• I start with the end in mind
• I honor our process
• I act with the greater good of the company and the team in mind
• I embrace the EOS process and take the appropriate amount of time to "work on the business"
• I respect Company resources

DRIVE INNOVATION

• I offer 2 Second Lean improvements
• I act with a continuous improvement mindset; low tech or high tech
• I think differently to create value and solve problems

TOP 5 ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• ENGAGE AND COLLABORATE WITH TEAM MEMBERS DURING ALL PHASES OF PRE-CONSTRUCTION
• Work closely with our project partners to preplan and schedule to identify and eliminate constraints and manage risks.
• Consult with management regularly to maintain strategic link to business needs, working on multiple bids at any point in time.
• Manage personnel resources effectively and oversee others in completing activities and preparing deliverables.
• Provide basic support for all other departments as needed, along with other assigned duties.
• Drive standardization of operating practices, business processes and reporting among business units.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement in departmental processes, approach, and execution of estimating and preconstruction functions; presents recommended actions/solutions.
• Take ownership and pride in the bid process to win profitable jobs, see them built, and exceed customers’ expectations.
• FACILITATE, IMPLEMENT, AND MANAGE DESIGN SERVICES TO MEET CLIENT NEEDS
• Identify constructability issues, valueengineering alternatives, and produce accurate estimates from conceptual and schematic drawings.
• Assess the costeffectiveness of products, projects, or services, track actual costs relative to bids as the project develops, and include value analysis, historical cost reports per bidbasis, and system comparison.
• Ensure Project Safety Plans, Safety Policies and Procedures are included on all construction projects.
• Comply with risk management programs applicable to assigned projects, including contracts, insurance, bonding, and any special owner or regulatory requirements. Identify areas of risk and investigate solutions
• Improved analysis by activity, phase, or other project breakdowns.
• DEVELOP AND MANAGE PROJECT SCOPE OF WORK THROUGH ALL PHASES OF DESIGN
• Manage and review construction plans and specifications and distribute them to appropriate subcontractors and suppliers for bid. Manage subcontractor suppliers to clarify expectations, including scope and schedule.
• Build and maintain working relationships with subcontractors and clients and maintain subcontractor and supplier bid list.
• Administrate subcontractor quotations, negotiate to ensure quotes meet contract documents, and issue properly documented purchase orders.
• Oversee the preparation of technical documents and proposals to respond to RFP’s. Analyze project costs, overheads, and markups.
• Effectively and efficiently develop and manage takeoffs and proposal estimates for various construction projects. Perform quantity takeoffs utilizing onscreen takeoff software.
• Review for final approval or changes of final bid estimates, assure all individual and team’s work is accurate and complete.
• ESTABLISH PROJECT BUDGET AND CONTINUOUSLY MEASURE AND REPORT AS DESIGN ADVANCES
• Calculate the project budget, estimate and monitor project costs, analyze and develop operational policies and procedures supporting the project activities and support the owners’ needs.
• Produce efficient and precise GMP takeoff reports while working in a fastpaced construction environment and meeting stringent deadlines.
• Analyze different proposals from a combination of subcontractor bids, supplier bids, unit prices applied to quantity takeoffs, and utilizing spreadsheetbased estimating software.
• Manage unit pricing database for material, labor, and equipment costs.
• Assess site exposures, construction risks, appropriately analyze costs, and reflect these in the estimate.
• Collect and manage historical cost data for future use, including reporting and analysis.
• Optimize the estimating process and win more profitable jobs that match Keen’s strengths and required profit margins.
• MANAGE CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS, INTERACTION, AND MILESTONE DELIVERABLES
• Lead the preparation of bidday documents, including finalizing lump sum bids, alternates, and allowances while providing excellent customer service.
• Complete all phases of construction estimating, including systems level, conceptual, and hard bid cost.
• Bid large and small projects with accurate and timely calculations.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in a related science field such as Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering and Construction Management.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Certification of completion in Professional Engineer License (P.E in US, P.Eng in Canda), Fundamentals of Engineering (FE), Engineer in Training (EIT) are preferred (but not required), and/or Lean Qualifications or willingness to obtain.
• Working knowledge of basic computer programs in a Windows Operating System, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Microsoft Office), Outlook, and online collaboration tools. Proficient in Autodesk/Plant Design Suite products like and Revit and AutoCAD is desired, with knowledge of Procore, Inventor, Navisworks, Bluebeam Revu, etc., beneficial.
• Travel is required depending on if located in the office or the field. Working from the office requires 33% Travel. Working from the field requires 80% travel.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Continuously requires vision, hearing, twisting, and talking.
• Frequently requires standing, fine dexterity, sitting, and handling.
• Must be able to ascend and descend ladders, scaffolds, stairs and work in confined spaces and in proximity to loud equipment.
• Must be able to position oneself to work in confined spaces such as trenches, pits, manholes, attics and tunnels.
• Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 25 pounds regularly/occasionally
• Must be able to respond quickly to sounds.
• Must be able to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
• Must be able to see and respond to dangerous situations.
• Must be able to wear personal protective gear most of the day.
• Must be able to work in cold/hot environments and on concrete floors.
• Occasionally requires walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, kneeling, pushing/pulling, bending, and crouching.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

Keen Project Solutions is an Affimative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment (minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation, or other protected categories in accordance with state and federal laws). The Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and background checks are required if applicable.

Benefits and additional Company Information is located on the career section of our website. https://thinkdifferentthinkkeen.com/careers