Preconstruction Manager

Chesapeake Contracting Group; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401K Match

Wellness Programs

Leadership Training

Job summary

Chesapeake Contracting Group in Annapolis, MD, is seeking a Pre-Construction Manager to supervise our bid coordinators and support the VP of Pre-Construction and Estimating Director. You will oversee procedures, ensure accuracy, and meet multiple deadlines while maintaining a high level of professional communication.

The role requires 3+ years of construction-related experience, strong MS Office and Procore/Building Connected proficiency, and a proactive, detail-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of technical training experience.
• Minimum 3 years construction experience or relevant project experience.
• College degree preferred.
• Experience as a subject matter expert for business/operations-related software such as Building Connected and Procore.

Responsibilities

• Supervise bid coordinators and manage department procedures.
• Serve as point of contact for Building Connected and Procore; design and deliver training.
• Update workload schedules and pricing history files; manage forms and standards.
• Assist VP of Pre-Construction with administrative tasks and onboarding.
• Coordinate associate onboarding and continual training programs.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Attention to Detail

Communication

Self-motivated

Organizational Skills

Education

College Degree

Tools

Building Connected

Procore

MS Office

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

The Pre-Construction Manager provides support to the Preconstruction department and works closely with the VP of Preconstruction and Estimating Director. The primary role of the Pre-Construction Manager is to supervise and manage our team of bid coordinators and be the department's support point of contact for procedures and systems. This role requires a self-motivated personality, high level of detail, professional communication, and the ability to work under multiple deadlines contributing to the success of our Preconstruction department.

• Project Bid Coordinator Supervision, Management, and Support
  • Delegate Project Assignments.
  • Quality Management.
  • Annual & Periodic Reviews.
  • Supplemental Support as Needed.
• Pre-Construction Technology Account Manager
  • Assist the Director of Technology and Innovation as a point of contact with Building Connected for software updates, functionality enhancements, and problem resolution, and primary transitioner to the department associates.
  • Resolve as many user-reported problems as expertise permits using available tools and following procedures and policies for the handling of support cases. Design and deliver comprehensive Building Connected training.
  • Design a communication strategy where system features and updates that improve operational efficiency are regularly shared across the organization.
  • Manage updates to training manuals and internal procedures to reflect current system functionality.
  • Organize all training material to allow for simple management, versioning, and access by all.
  • Serve as subject matter expert for producing standard reports and creating custom reports based on business needs.
  • Proficient knowledge of Procore platform for transitions between pre-construction and construction services.
• Provide support for Vice President of Pre-Construction
  • Update/Edit Department Workload Schedule and distribute.
  • Update/Edit Estimate Cost & Project Pricing History File(s).
  • Update/Edit Pre-Construction & Estimating Forms & Standards.
  • Manage Calendar for VP of Pre-Construction.
  • General Administrative Support to VP of Pre-Construction.
• Associate Onboarding
  • Work with Vice President of Pre-Construction and Estimating Director to update and maintain department education materials and standard operating procedures.
  • Schedule and assist with department associate onboarding and continual training programs.
• 3+ years of technical training experience.
• Minimum 3 years construction experience or relevant project experience.
• College Degree preferred.
• Experience as a subject matter expert for business/operations-related software such as Building Connected and Procore.
• Proficiency with all MS Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc).
• Experience with Bluebeam Revu for document management and estimating purposes.
• Ability and willingness to abide by Chesapeake Contracting Group’s policies and Core Values on a daily basis.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Independent, self-managed, and self-starter personality with quick learning abilities.
• Must have a moderate level of knowledge and experience in commercial construction.
• Keen attention to details

A flexible work environment

State-of-the-art technology to get the job done

New office spaces designed for today’s working environment

Great benefits including healthcare, 401K match, wellness programs

Opportunities for advancement and leadership trainin