Preconstruction Manager

F.A. Wilhelm Construction; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Discretionary yearly bonus program

Generous PTO bank

Job summary

F.A. Wilhelm Construction in Indianapolis is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to lead the preconstruction phase of projects. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in the construction industry. Responsibilities include managing estimates, coordinating teams, and ensuring compliance with construction documents. The position offers a competitive compensation package along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in the construction industry.
• Experience in managing estimates and coordinating teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preconstruction phase of projects from inception to turn over to Operations.
• Provide direction to the estimating team for accurate estimates.
• Prepare bid packages and assess bids from subcontractors.

Skills

Leadership

Estimating

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Job description

Preconstruction Manager – F.A. Wilhelm Construction

We are seeking a Preconstruction Manager to lead the preconstruction phase of projects from inception to turn over to Operations. The role involves providing direction, coordinating teams, managing estimates, and ensuring client commitments are met.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction to the estimating team to assemble accurate, complete estimates (including general and special conditions).
• Create and analyze cost models/forecasts during design development or bidding, consulting and advising clients and construction teams on findings.
• Prepare bid packages for all scopes of work, obtain and assess bids from subcontractors and vendors.
• Coordinate the assembly of preconstruction materials for presentation to owners and engineers (design development estimates, GMP booklets, etc.).
• Lead the preparation and review of trade contracts, subcontracts, and major purchase orders, checking for compliance with construction documents and estimates.
• Coordinate the transition of the project from preconstruction to field operations, verify estimates versus actual project status, and review work in place to compare experience to the estimate.

Key Attributes

• Comfortable at the table with all levels of leadership
• Collaborator
• Integrity
• Organized and systematic
• Proactive problem solver with outstanding interpersonal skills
• Commitment to excellence

What It Takes

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in the construction industry.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) match.
• Basic life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance provided.
• Discretionary yearly bonus program.
• Generous PTO bank.