Preconstruction Manager

Integrate Construction Partners; Missouri; On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Integrate Construction Partners seeks a skilled Preconstruction Manager to lead daily preconstruction efforts, develop conceptual estimates, solicit bids, and guide projects toward construction readiness.

You will coordinate client meetings, analyze cost/benefits and life-cycle considerations, and prepare estimates across SD to 50% CD stages. Strong leadership, detail orientation, and STL market knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• A four-year college degree in engineering, construction management, building construction or similar is required and a minimum of six years of preconstruction and construction estimating experience.
• Proven proficiency in conceptual estimates and a Design-Build preconstruction philosophy is required.
• Knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, market conditions and trade practices.
• Demonstrate imaginative, innovative and succinct approach to a project.
• Excellent oral and written skills required.
• Excellent computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft office suite programs.
• Proficient in use of construction project scheduling software programs.
• St. Louis market knowledge is required. Previous experience performing work out of state is preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience managing and mentoring junior staff preferred.
• Experience with bid solicitation and quantity take off software.

Responsibilities

• Promote the growth and development of Client and Designer relationships. Present to clients and owners.
• Represent the Company and project teams in a positive manner in all project meetings.
• Meet deadlines on multiple projects at different progress stages.
• Prepare preliminary, schematic and design development estimates and final construction estimates; monitor cost trends to detect overruns.
• Assist in preparing preliminary schedules, staffing requirements, and logistics plans with Project Manager and Director of Construction Operations.
• Prepare General Conditions estimates and review with Project Manager and project executive.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of all estimates and maintain estimating records.
• Prepare clear bid packages for subcontractors and suppliers.
• Prepare owner contracts and exhibits for review and execution.
• Lead evaluation of subcontractor proposals and transitions to Project Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Preconstruction management

Estimating

Design-Build

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or building construction

Tools

Scheduling software

Takeoff software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Integrate Construction Partners is defining a better way to build. Founded in 2004 as Lawrence Group Projects, we have delivered multiple sizes and types of projects from historic renovations to new construction for corporate, healthcare, multifamily and entertainment clients. From day one, our team has focused on creating great partnerships built on teamwork, transparency, and trust. Rebranded in 2022, Integrate Construction Partners, embodies this approach and our commitment to building collaborative partnerships with owners, architects, developers, subcontractors, and suppliers to help our clients achieve value-driven building solutions.

This position will adhere to Integrate Construction’s core values:

• Legendary: We strive to be legendary, from the service we provide to our impact on the community.
• Innovation: We’re driven by ideas and creativity. We take calculated risks and embrace opportunities.
• Growth: We seek sustainable growth for our clients, our organization, and our employees.
• Heart: We lead with heart. We celebrate, appreciate and care for each other.
• Trust: We rely on trust to pursue excellence. We speak honestly, act transparently and honor our commitments.

Position Summary:

The Preconstruction Manager is responsible for the daily management, coordination and successful completion of the assigned project preconstruction efforts. This includes conceptual estimates at early stages of project design (SD, DD, 50% CD) as well as soliciting and obtaining subcontractor and supplier bids for projects nearing the construction phase. Additional responsibilities may include client meetings, design meetings, cost /benefits analysis and life-cycle analysis, preliminary project schedules and phasing/sequencing plans, etc.

Responsibilities:

• Promote the growth and development of Client and Designer relationships. Present to clients and owners.
• Represent the Company and project teams in a positive manner in all project meetings.
• Able to meet deadlines on multiple projects under different stages of progress in a positive and productive manner.
• Responsible for the preparation of preliminary, schematic, and design development conceptual estimates as well as final construction estimates, monitor design development cost trends in order to detect over-runs and potential problem areas. Participates in suggestion and evaluation of cost savings options throughout the project process.
• Participation in the preparation of the preliminary construction schedule for estimating purposes, staffing requirements and logistics plan with Project Manager and Director of Construction Operations.
• Responsible for the preparation of the General Conditions estimate and reviews with Project Manager and the assigned project executive.
• Responsible for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of all estimates.
• Maintain in current fashion all estimating records, studies, unit prices, etc.
• Responsible for preparing clear, concise and efficient subcontractor/supplier bid packages.
• Prepare owner contracts and exhibits for the President’s review, approval and execution.
• Leads the efforts in evaluating and analyzing subcontractor proposals and in preparation of subcontracts in transition to Project Manager.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills/knowledge:

• A four-year college degree in engineering, construction management, building construction or similar is required and a minimum of six years of preconstruction and construction estimating experience.
• Proven proficiency in conceptual estimates and a Design-Build preconstruction philosophy is required.
• Knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, market conditions and trade practices.
• Demonstrate imaginative, innovative and succinct approach to a project.
• Excellent oral and written skills required.
• Excellent computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft office suite programs.
• Proficient in use of construction project scheduling software programs.
• St. Louis market knowledge is required. Previous experience performing work out of state is preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience managing and mentoring junior staff preferred.
• Experience with bid solicitation and quantity take off software.
• The most successful candidates demonstrate an unwavering commitment to safety, community, quality, sense of urgency, and fun.

General:

Reporting Relationship: Director of Preconstruction

Supervisory Responsibility: This position manages project estimators and from time to time, project engineers. Project estimators will be a direct report to this position. Preconstruction Manager is responsible for leadership, performance management and participates in the hiring of the employees within its department.

Work Environment: This job requires approximately 80% office presence and 20% field jobsite presence potentially spread over several states.

Physical Demands: This position requires no minimum to lift, bend or stand. Safety must be top priority as this position operates in potentially hazardous conditions.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time position. Workdays are predominantly Monday-Friday and hours of work vary depending on project size, location, and work deadlines.

Travel: Travel is primarily locally during the business day, although some out of the area travel and overnight may be expected.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Motor Vehicle Check: This position may require operation of a company or personal vehicle; a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record are required.

Integrate Construction Partners is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State, or Local law.