Preconstruction Specialist

Nabholz Corporation; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Care

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with公司

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Supplemental Voluntary Life and Acc.

Dependent Voluntary Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Holidays and Vacation

Direct Deposit

Wellness Program with Incentives

Job summary

Nabholz Corporation is seeking an experienced construction preconstruction professional to lead the preconstruction team, oversee estimating, scheduling, and constructability, and coordinate with clients and internal teams on multiple projects. Strong communication and leadership are essential.

The role emphasizes driving value analysis, risk assessment, and developing effective bidder strategies while managing cross-functional teams across various stages of development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or equivalent.
• 7–10 years of combined experience as a construction PM or estimator.
• Experience with pre-construction phases and BIM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preconstruction team.
• Prepare preliminary master schedule and cost estimates.
• Coordinate site investigations and review drawings for conformance.
• Develop bid strategies and manage multiple projects concurrently.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering

Tools

BIM

Job description

Originally founded as a small construction company in 1949, Nabholz is now a team of more than 1,700 industry leading professionals working together to serve our clients, communities, and each other. Over the last 75+ years, we've grown into a national multi-service contractor offering a full range of construction, industrial, civil, and environmental services.

We are proud to offer you

• Medical, Dental and Vision Care
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Matching Contributions
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental Voluntary Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Dependent Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• Direct Deposit
• Wellness Program with Incentives

Summary

Experienced constructor responsible for all aspects of preconstruction on a project from concept through design. Must have experience in all aspects of estimating, scheduling, constructability, value analysis, and technical knowledge of subcontract trades. Must have good communication skills to interact with internal and external clients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the project preconstruction team.
• Assist in the preparation of an outline project approach setting forth preliminary goals which include overall scope of work, design intent, preliminary budget, schedule, and assignment of project team responsibilities.
• Prepare preliminary master construction schedule outlining the critical path of the project from design through commissioning.
• Evaluate the existing site conditions, coordinate necessary site investigations and studies.
• Review drawings for conformance with project requirements and budget.
• Assist in reviewing the requirements of governmental agencies having jurisdiction.
• Facilitation of Team meetings throughout the preconstruction process.
• Prepare cost estimates based on layouts and preliminary plans.
• Conduct value engineering analysis including cost, construction feasibility, and schedule impact.
• Assist in the preparation of “front end” documents, including General and Special Conditions clearly defining project scope.
• Develop a competitive bid strategy for subcontracts with consideration for schedule and cost.
• Assist Project Management in the development of a recommended bidder’s list for each component of the work.
• Overall project schedule including owner items.
• Assess risk associated with projects early.
• Manage in house teams and project teams.
• Requires management of multiple projects concurrently in different stages of development.
• This job is safety sensitive for medical marijuana purposes.
• This position requires driving a personal vehicle on behalf of the company or a company vehicle; therefore, the applicant must successfully complete a motor vehicle records check, possess, and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, and immediately self-report convictions/violations/tickets to the DOT Compliance Specialist as per Company Policy. Any negative change in the status of the employee’s driving record may result in the revocation of the employee’s privilege to drive for the company.
• All other tasks as assigned.

Education/Skill Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or equivalent combination of education training and experience.
• 7-10 yrs. combined experience as a construction PM or Estimator.
• Previous experience with the pre-construction phases of the building process.
• Experience with BIM (Building Information Modeling) preferred.
• Strong project management skills are required to plan and execute several projects simultaneously.
• The candidate must demonstrate excellent interpersonal, writing, communications, and leadership skills to form and maintain effective project teams.
• Must have the ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and schedule multiple tasks with general management direction. Adjust to changing priorities, identify, and manage resolution to complex issues.

Physical Demands

• Ability to continuously sit, stand, or walk.
• Ability to bend, squat, climb stairs, and lift frequently.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to work in heat, cold, and work outside.

Work environment

• Office, job site, job trailer, or field office.

AA/EOE. Women, Minorities, Veterans, and Disabled People Encouraged to Apply

Nabholz is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, cultural heritage, ancestry, political belief, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Employment at Nabholz is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing. Nabholz is a drug-free workplace and an E-Verify employer. The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day.