Preconstruction Manager - Design-Build

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Preconstruction Manager to lead complex water and wastewater projects. This role emphasizes collaboration and mentorship, allowing you to leverage your extensive construction experience while working in a hybrid environment. You will be instrumental in developing accurate estimates, collaborating with design teams, and analyzing historical data to ensure project success. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the infrastructure sector and enjoy tackling challenging projects, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company that values your contributions and invests in your future.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Floating Holiday

Caregiver Leave

Performance Bonuses

Discounted Company Stock

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management is required.
• Proficient in estimating, scheduling, and using industry software.

Responsibilities

• Review proposals and design documents to define project scope and costs.
• Mentor team members while preparing estimates and schedules.

Skills

Estimating

Project Management

Communication Skills

Mentoring

Quantitative Risk Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Tools

AutoCAD

Microstation

Bluebeam

Timberline

Microsoft Excel

Primavera P6

Smartsheet

Deltek Acumen

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we’re making our world better with every water and wastewater project we complete, and we know the importance of accurate estimates to the success of these projects. We’re looking for a skilled Preconstruction Manager to support complex water, wastewater, environmental, heavy civil, operations and maintenance, and military / government facility projects.

Responsibilities

• Review proposals, conceptual designs, detailed design documents (drawings and specifications), attend design development meetings and make site visits to best define the scope of work and cost impacts required of the process.
• Be a key contributor and mentor to a knowledgeable and supportive team as you prepare estimates by developing project work breakdown structures, calculating complete scope of work take-offs, assisting contracts staff with statements of work for subcontractors and vendors, apply construction means and methods, prepare schedules, calculate indirect field and owner’s costs.
• Collaborate with design teams on the quality and amount of input necessary to develop the required level of design build construction estimates.
• Develop reports and presentations as well as analyze historical data.
• Bring your attention to detail, extensive construction experience, and desire to grow to tackle challenging water and wastewater projects, together.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management or similar, significant experience.
• Proficient skills in the area of current technology (communications, estimating, scheduling, and database software). We typically use AutoCAD, Microstation, Bluebeam, Timberline, Microsoft Excel, Primavera P6, Smartsheet, and SQL-based databases.
• Demonstrated understanding of estimating organizational structure and process, including quantity takeoff, crew development, productivity relationships, material quotations, contingency and risk model development, escalation model development, knowledge of markup structures and estimate documentation.
• Proficient in quantitative risk analysis using software. We typically use Deltek Acumen for schedule and cost analyses.
• Experience using industry estimating software, such as Timberline and HCSS Heavy Bid.
• Understanding of project scheduling; ability to use Primavera P6 and / or Smartsheet.
• Experience mentoring junior staff.
• Able to travel to meet project needs, with travel expected to be variable based on project needs, but generally infrequent.

Ideally, You’ll Also Have:

• Strong and effective written, oral and presentation skills.
• Experience in client-facing situations about sometimes difficult topics (scope, schedule, budget).
• Adept at interpersonal relationship building and conflict resolution.
• Able to complete tasks independently, with an independent role and responsibilities where expectations will be defined and guidance will be available.
• Extensive background with water and wastewater construction including field experience.
• The physical and environmental demands required to perform the essential duties of this position include standing, walking, sitting, coordination, balance and agility demands, which may include the ability to climb, stoop, kneel, squat, grasp, reach, perform repetitive hand movements. Additional demands may involve a specific level of dexterity, grip strength, climbing and cardiorespiratory demands.

Jacobs’ health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health, well-being, security, and future are important to us. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonuses, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $129,400.00 to $202,200.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.