Preconstruction Manager

Warfel Construction Company; East Petersburg (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

AD&D)

Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public

Holidays)

Parental Leave

Employer Paid Short Term Disability

Job summary

Warfel Construction Company in Central Pennsylvania is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to support our Paoli or East Petersburg teams. You will work with clients, design consultants, and project stakeholders to ensure milestones are met across the preconstruction phase.

The ideal candidate has ≥5 years in preconstruction management or estimating, strong leadership and communication skills, and knowledge of building systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management with a strong emphasis on management.
• Minimum of 5 years of preconstruction management or estimating experience.
• Knowledge of building systems and the construction process.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead a project team.
• Experience with Destini Software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Business Development, Estimating, and Operations on project approach and deliverables during the preconstruction phase.
• Develop and maintain client and consultant relationships.
• Coordinate client requests with project team.
• Assemble preconstruction deliverables.
• Participate in Value Management process.
• Develop preconstruction schedules, master project schedules, project phasing, and site logistic plans.
• Participate in and lead the estimating process through Preconstruction and Hard Bid projects.
• Coordinate and obtain necessary project permits.
• Coordinate and lead the constructability review process.
• Review contracts with clients and participate in contract negotiations.
• Participate in transition of project to construction phase.
• Collaborate with Project Manager on procurement strategies and planning.
• Participate in proposal preparation and presentations.
• Provide competitive and accurate estimates.
• Prepare schematic estimates.
• Provide guidance and leadership to assigned project team.
• Gather/track historical cost data.
• Develop and maintain trade partner relationships.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Client relationship management

Estimating/Costing

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management with emphasis on management

Tools

Destini Software

Job description

Serving clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond, Warfel Construction Company is widely regarded among the industry for its efforts in sustainable building practices, ethical standards, and providing innovative construction solutions.

Warfel Construction Company is currently seeking a Preconstruction Manager based in Central Pennsylvania to support either our Paoli, PA team or East Petersburg, PA team . As a Preconstruction Manager, duties will include working closely with clients, design consultants, and other project stakeholders to ensure that program, design and preconstruction milestones are completed as part of the selected project delivery method.

Requirements

• Collaborate with various departments including Business Development, Estimating, and Operations on project approach and required deliverables during the preconstruction phase
• Develop and maintain client and consultant relationships
• Coordinate client requests with project team
• Assemble preconstruction deliverables
• Participate in Value Management process
• Develop preconstruction schedules, master project schedules, project phasing, and site logistic plans
• Participate in and lead the estimating process through Preconstruction and Hard Bid projects
• Coordinate and obtain necessary project permits
• Coordinate and lead the constructability review process
• Review contracts with clients and participate in contract negotiations
• Participate in transition of project to construction phase
• Collaborate with Project Manager on procurement strategies and planning
• Participate in proposal preparation and presentations
• Provide competitive and accurate estimates
• Prepare schematic estimates
• Provide guidance and leadership to assigned project team
• Gather/track historical cost data
• Develop and maintain trade partner relationships
• Other duties, as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management with a strong emphasis on management
• Minimum of 5 years of preconstruction management or estimating experience
• Knowledge of building systems and the construction process
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to work efficiently as a leader of a team
• Ability to communicate effectively with all members of the client, design, and construction teams
• Experience with Destini Software is a plus

Physical Qualifications:

• Ability to remain in a seated or standing stationary position for extended periods (up to 8 hours per day)
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, phone, and standard office equipment
• Ability to navigate active, unpaved construction sites, uneven terrain, mud, gravel, and loose debris
• Capacity to stand and walk for extended periods during site walkthroughs
• Ability to climb ladders, temporary scaffolding, and multiple flights of stairs to access various building levels
• Ability to lift, carry, and transport field equipment, blueprints, or material samples weighing up to 25 pounds

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
• Parental Leave
• Employer Paid Short Term Disability

Warfel is an equal opportunity employer. Warfel Construction Company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process. Employment with Warfel Construction Company is at-will and may be terminated at any time, with or without cause or notice.