Preconstruction Manager

Chesapeake Contracting Group; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401K match

Wellness programs

Advancement opportunities

Flexible work environment

State-of-the-art technology

New office spaces

Job summary

Chesapeake Contracting Group is seeking a Pre-Construction Manager to support the Preconstruction department and collaborate with the VP of Preconstruction and Estimating Director. You will supervise the bid coordinators and serve as the department's contact for procedures and systems.

The role requires a self-motivated, detail-oriented professional with strong communication, able to meet multiple deadlines, and adept at working with Building Connected, Procore, and MS Office within a flexible

Qualifications

• 3+ years of technical training experience.
• Minimum 3 years construction experience or relevant project experience.
• College degree preferred.
• Subject matter expert for Building Connected and Procore is required.
• Proficiency with MS Office products including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Experience with Bluebeam Revu for document management and estimating.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage the bid coordinator team.
• Support the VP of Pre-Construction and Estimating Director.
• Oversee procedures and systems within Preconstruction.
• Coordinate annual & periodic reviews and training materials.
• Act as liaison with Building Connected and Procore.
• Maintain training manuals and department procedures.
• Assist with onboarding and staff development.
• Provide administrative support and calendar management.

Skills

3+ years technical training

Construction experience

Strong organizational skills

Independent/self-motivated

Attention to detail

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

Building Connected

Procore

Bluebeam Revu

MS Office

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