Preconstruction Manager

ArchKey Solutions LLC; Missouri; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer %

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

ArchKey Solutions LLC is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to lead all preconstruction activities for large volume commercial projects in the MO area, including budgets, value engineering, schedules, and subcontractor prequalification. You will coordinate estimating efforts, maintain Accubid software, and guide a team to deliver accurate estimates while ensuring client satisfaction and project success.

This role offers office presence in Fenton, MO or a fully remote arrangement with national

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in engineering, construction management, building construction or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of electrical construction estimating experience on large commercial projects.
• Hands-on project management experience preferred and understanding of project life cycle.
• Experience with estimating software and knowledge of electrical codes.

Responsibilities

• Manage all preconstruction activities for large volume commercial projects, including budgets, value engineering, schedules, procurement plans, and sub-contractor prequalification.
• Coordinate estimating processes, review bid packages, and ensure accuracy of estimates and communications with clients.
• Lead and develop the estimating team, assign responsibilities, and monitor performance.
• Develop budgets and bid proposals, monitor costs, and ensure alignment with project goals and client expectations.
• Create and maintain relationships with general contractors, owners, and engineers to support future opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Hiring & coaching

Negotiation

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Estimating / take-offs

Accubid software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/construction management

Tools

Accubid software

Job description

Description

Preconstruction Manager

This position is based out of our Fenton, MO office or fully remote.

About ArchKey

ArchKey is one of the nation’s largest privately held specialty trade installation and integrated facility service companies. We are a leader in designing, building and maintaining electrical, technologies and specialty systems. We’re the POWER behind making the improbable possible. We’re electrifying the nation, energizing the future and bringing communities to life like never before. What we do today shapes the vision of tomorrow. Our work impacts lives long after the building is done. This means we are committed to building in ways that are not just technologically advanced, but sustainable, scalable and equitable by all. We’re not just energizing infrastructure, we’re energizing careers, communities, and the future. Made up of the brightest minds in the industry, our team is our greatest asset bringing knowledge, skills, and experience to every project. This is more than a call to join us, it’s an invitation to be part of a visionary journey, to grow with us as we scale.

About the position

As a Preconstruction Manager, you will be responsible for managing all preconstruction activities on large volume commercial construction projects, including developing preliminary budgets, value engineering, preconstruction schedules, procurement plans, prequalification of subcontractors, detailed take-off, and oversight of the estimating process. Key responsibilities of this position include the management and coordination of people, processes and procedures, software and other resources used to perform estimating functions.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Is a proven leader, able to hire, coach, and develop a strong team of high performers.
• Has strong negotiation, conflict management, and persuasion skills, able to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Is an exceptional communicator, able to build strong internal and external business partner relationships while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Day in the life

• Manages bid package scopes, the subcontractor/supplier bidding process, evaluation of bids, problem resolution, final reviews of estimates, presentation of detailed estimates of the work, job communication and client satisfaction activities. Directs and supervises activities of each project for quality and accuracy of work. This includes performing estimates, assisting with established goals, and communicating expected standards of performance and quality for others.
• Determines which projects to pursue, based upon probability and opportunity for future growth. Assigns responsibilities for estimating teams on each project. Develops and maintains Accubid software through database evolution and updates. Works with the project team and others to determine general expenses, labor rates, scope and other elements associated with the project.
• Responsible for preparing preliminary, schematic, design development, construction estimates and studies during preconstruction, monitors design development cost trends to detect over-runs and potential problem areas. Directs the value engineering process.
• Responsible for the accuracy of the estimate. Reviews drawings, specifications and all other construction documents and makes sure others involved in the project are aware of construction-related problems, completeness of information and potential risks involved in general conditions and supplementary conditions. Ensures all estimates and RFPs are fulfilled to the customer’s or the Company’s conditions for satisfaction.
• Prepares budgets, estimates, and bid proposals, real-time cost analysis and recommendations to meet or exceed the project’s overall budget, schedule, and customer expectations. Solicits subcontractor and/or supplier information and pricing. Maintains confidentiality of all client pricing and intellectual property information.
• Participates in the preparation of construction schedules for estimating purposes. Maintains current estimating records, studies, unit prices, budget estimates, etc. Directs and assists architects and engineers with design responsibilities. Supports project manager(s) with evaluation of subcontractor proposals. Assists in the interview procurement process.
• Creates opportunities to build long-term relationships with general contractors, owners and engineers through networking and marketing. Communicates how the Company can bring a value-added approach to their project(s). Builds effective relationships with customers, contractors, specialty contractors, and suppliers that reflect and support the Company’s core values and meet or exceed the customer’s expectations.
• Provides regular and high-quality hiring, communications, mentoring, coaching, problem-solving and training to staff and other co-workers at all levels as needed. Advises and coaches employees and provides performance feedback regularly.
• Creates and manages annual budget and financials. Stays informed of new and changing Company procedures, policies, materials, technologies, techniques, and practices. Establishes, trains, and maintains policies and processes.
• Consistently makes decisions in an attentive and safe manner to ensure the safety and health of self and others.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in engineering, construction management, building construction or a related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of electrical construction experience in estimating, common code requirements, and design/ build estimating and preconstruction with a concentration in large commercial construction projects.
• Preferably 1-2 years of hands-on project management experience. Thorough understanding of the project life cycle.
• Experience with computerized estimating systems and software. Strong conceptual estimating skills. Must have extensive knowledge of the electrical code.
• Working knowledge of building construction, materials, costs, systems, market conditions and trends, trade practices and regional differences. Strong technical understanding of electrical systems.
• Conceptual ability to work with little information and quickly understand the owner/architect requirements.
• Excellent financial, analytical, and mathematical skills. Skills to read, interpret and understand contracts, plans, drawings and specifications and financial documents.
• Exceptional listening, presentation, negotiation, conflict management and persuasion skills. Solid business development and client communication skills and a demonstrated ability to build strong relationships at all levels and with customers, subcontractors, vendors, and other community leaders.

Travel

• Occasional travel may be required

Benefits

At ArchKey Solutions, our benefits package includes competitive health insurance options (medical, dental, and vision), a robust 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holidays, and access to wellness programs. Additionally, we offer professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and employee assistance programs to support your growth and well-being. We ensure that our benefits are designed to promote the health, security, and work-life balance of our employees. Additional information is available at Archkey.com.

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