Preconstruction Manager Data Center Construction

Pkaza; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

A leading general contractor is seeking a Data Center Preconstruction Manager in Chicago, IL. This role involves managing project goals, developing cost estimates, and collaborating with stakeholders throughout the preconstruction process. The ideal candidate will have experience in large facility construction, possess strong customer service skills, and be proficient in construction estimation software. Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in Cost Estimates for major engineering and construction projects.
• Experience with Construction Services for Large Buildings / Facilities.
• Heavy Construction Projects experience is preferred.
• Military veteran experience is a plus for this role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review Price and Cost Proposals / Specifications.
• Develop cost estimates from the engineering drawings.
• Review contractor mark-ups and validate material pricing.
• Review labor rates for contract compliance and productivity to optimize hours.
• Prepare and review material pricing and quotes, acquire quotes when possible.
• Review pre-purchased material or equipment and/or rental rates against references.
• Review contractor mark-ups and ensure caps are not exceeded.
• Assist with preparation of sales proposals and sales strategy.
• Interface with Project Managers regarding project requirements.
• Participate in negotiation meetings with subcontractors.
• Develop cost estimates from engineering drawings; identify deficiencies and questions.
• Prepare and review material take-offs from contract documents and drawings.
• Prepare conceptual and cost study estimates from preliminary sketches.
• Accumulate, evaluate, and document historical cost data for future estimates.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment

MS Office Skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio)

Electrical / Mechanical Systems background

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Engineering or Construction

Tools

Construction Estimation Software (Timberline, CMIC)

CMIC

MS Office

Visio

Job description

Overview

Data Center Preconstruction Manager – Chicago, IL
This opportunity is with a leading general contractor of data center construction services. This company provides a complete life cycle of solutions that are custom-fit to the requirements of their client's mission-critical facilities. They build mission-critical facilities for data center facilities nationwide for Enterprise, Colocation and Hyperscale Companies. This opportunity provides a career-growth minded role with exciting projects with leading-edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits.

The Preconstruction Manager is a key leader in the preconstruction process, responsible for managing and delivering project goals, including budget, schedule, and quality. This role collaborates with project stakeholders to develop and implement project plans, identifies and mitigates risks, and ensures compliance with company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review Price and Cost Proposals / Specifications, drawings or customer requests to determine equipment requirements.
• Prepare and review the scope specified within the proposal to ensure it includes appropriate scope
• Prepare price work up sheets to accurately determine costs and profits
• Review the labor rates to ensure accordance to the contract specifications and check labor productivity to ensure hours allotted are appropriate to minimize working restrictions, overtime, etc.
• Prepare and review the material pricing and validate against other pricing references, acquire material quotes when possible
• Prepare and review pre-purchased material or equipment and/or equipment rental rates against fair and reasonable pricing references
• Review contractor mark-ups to ensure that the correct mark-ups are being used and that any mark-up caps are not exceeded
• Assist with the Preparation of Sales Proposals
• Assist in sales strategy for proposals
• Interface with Project Managers regarding project requirements
• Will participate in the negotiation meeting with subcontractors
• Develop cost estimates from the engineering drawings; proactively identify deficiencies and/or questions; and actively assist the project team toward the answers
• Prepare and review material take-offs from contract documents and drawings
• Prepare conceptual and cost study estimates from preliminary sketches
• Accumulate, evaluate and document historical cost data for the development of future estimates

Qualifications

• Experience with Construction Services for Large Buildings / Facilities a Must
• Electrical / Mechanical Systems background
• Excellent customer service skills
• Capable of Multi-tasking in a fast paced environment.
• MS Office Skills to include: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio
• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Engineering or Construction
• 5-10 years of experience in performing Cost Estimates, Reviewing Contractor's Price and Cost Proposals for major engineering and construction projects
• Heavy Construction Projects experience is preferred
• Experience with Construction Estimation Software (Timberline, CMIC, etc.)
• Previous experience in the Military / Military veterans in all branches that have experience with Electrical / Mechanical is a huge plus (Navy nukes- EMN, ETN, MMNs, Seabees, Army - Power Generation, Air Force – Power Production, Generator Techs, Maritime, Coast Guard, Army National Guard, etc.)

Submittal Instructions

Please apply directly by clicking the link below, alternatively you can forward your resume directly to: [e-mail]

After applying, if you have further questions, you may call 973-895-5200 and ask for Iggy. You can also submit via our career portal and take a look at other Critical Facility openings we are working on at, https://www.pkaza.com/jobs/

If this job is not for you, feel free to forward this along. WE PAY FOR REFERRALS!!

Company offers competitive salaries and benefits package including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan

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Pkaza LLC is a third-party employment firm. All fees assessed by Pkaza LLC will be paid by our employer that we represent and not by the candidate