Senior Pre-Construction Manager – Novi, MI

Oliver/Hatcher Construction; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Preconstruction Manager who thrives on building relationships and promoting business. This role involves preparing vital project documents, leading bid opportunities, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure project success. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial construction and a passion for mentoring junior staff. Join a dynamic team that values collaboration and innovation, where your contributions will directly impact the growth and success of the firm. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a difference in the construction industry, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 4-5+ years of preconstruction experience in commercial projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction materials and systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare contracts, change orders, and maintain project files.
• Lead bid opportunities and manage subcontractor procurement.

Skills

Relationship Management

Project Administration

Negotiation

Estimating

Quantity Takeoff

Value Engineering

Documentation Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture

Tools

Estimating Software

Bluebeam

Job description

Oliver / Hatcher Construction is a full-service construction management and general contracting firm built on relationships and experience. Since 1995, our team has constructed more than 21 million square feet of industrial building space, 14 million square feet of redeveloped space, and nearly 2.5 million square feet of office interiors.

We couldn’t build these buildings and spaces without our remarkable people. Our team is filled with the right people who hold true to our core values – Love what you do; Do what’s right, every time; and Relationship driven. Working together as one collaborative unit centered on these values results in our success for us and our clients.

At Oliver / Hatcher Construction, we are looking for the right candidates to help collaborate and contribute new ideas, be passionate about the industry and their career, and enjoy and have fun every day!

The Senior Preconstruction Manager position is for someone who thoroughly enjoys meeting new people, promoting our business, and maintaining great relationships with our clients. The candidate should have a proven ability to establish profitable relationships with decision-makers.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare subcontracts, change orders, change directives, and work orders for review and action related to construction project administration.
• Maintain project files, insurance, and other requirements in accordance with established procedures.
• Assist with and attend when required, subcontractor progress, project team, and stakeholder meetings, distribute documents. These meetings may be on-site or in the office.
• Provide support to preconstruction & estimating teams (e.g., meeting minutes, take-off, permit applications, subcontractor solicitation).
• Collect and organize project materials and maintain project files and job folders throughout preconstruction.
• Adherence and active participation in Oliver / Hatcher’s ISO Quality Program.
• Lead GC, CM, GMP and Design-Build bid opportunities up to $10 million.
• Subcontractor procurement and buyout.
• Understand and manage value engineering exercises.
• Review plans for consistency and accuracy.
• Manage all levels of take-offs and can apply unit prices.
• Level/scopes trades as part of a bid team on larger type projects as GC/CM.
• General understanding of contract types.
• Understand typical scope of work delineation (writing scopes and level bids).
• Ability to call subs for coverage.
• Develop and maintain excellent subcontractor/vendor relations.
• Develop and expand bid lists.
• ITB prep and send.
• Set up and define bid packs.
• Quantity take offs with OSC and or Bluebeam.
• Create logistics plans where necessary.
• Develop bid scope summaries.
• Develop long lead issues list.
• Review bidding documents for completeness and accuracy. Qualify subcontract/consultant proposals.
• Negotiate and write subcontracts.
• Manage all RFIs through buy-out.
• Work with operations on buy-out.
• Documentation Management.

Contracts:

• Write, review, and approve subcontractor scopes of work.
• Review and provide comment on Construction Contracts.
• Provide feedback, suggestions, and input on client contract usage.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related.
• Mid-Level to Senior Position 4-5+ years of preconstruction with commercial construction projects.
• Capability to assist in the lead of project pursuits in multiple market sectors including Commercial, Industrial, manufacturing, warehouse & distribution, and mixed-use.
• Demonstrated knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, market conditions, and trade practices.
• Knowledge of estimating and quantity takeoff software.
• Experience leading Preconstruction meetings.
• Previous supervisory experience managing and mentoring junior staff.
• Knowledge of work breakdown structures, CSI divisions, and Uniformat estimating formats.
• Must demonstrate and model OHC’s core values.

If interested in this position and joining the Oliver / Hatcher Construction team, please fill out the form below and attach your resume.

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