Senior Preconstruction Manager

The Beck Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Health insurance

Paid family leave

Life insurance

Job summary

The Beck Group is seeking an experienced Preconstruction Manager to lead the preconstruction process for projects up to $50M, guiding the project team and coordinating estimates from schematic through construction documents. You will mentor Preconstruction Engineers and support the project team leader on major components of large projects.

Ideal candidates will have 8+ years in Preconstruction, strong 3D model experience, and a relevant Construction Management degree.

Qualifications

• 8+ years minimum of Preconstruction or related field experience with commercial general contractor and/or major subcontractor.
• Experience using 3D models for Preconstruction.
• College graduate with relevant degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or equivalent.
• Design/Build experience is a plus.
• Successfully lead projects from award through buyout.
• Oversee work of junior team members.
• Develop RFQ and RFP response narratives.
• Negotiated/CM and lump sum project experience with a proven track record of successful wins.
• Knowledge of the local market construction practices, means and methods, and buy out strategies.
• Ability to develop conceptual and programmatic estimates quickly from very little information.
• Ability to identify risk factors regarding contract, insurance, schedule, safety, etc.
• Advanced working knowledge of Destini Estimator, Onscreen Takeoff, BIM, and Excel or comparable preconstruction technologies.
• Experience with Procore, Revit, and/or SketchUp is a plus.
• Must be a team player who enjoys collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide estimates from schematic design documents through construction documents.
• Draft large trade subcontractor scopes of work, negotiate with subcontractors, and buy scopes.
• Manage scope and cost to the project budget.
• Coordinate with Operations personnel for logistics, schedule, and staffing.
• Develop trust with clients and project teammates.
• Create General Conditions and Construction Requirements cost estimates, as needed.
• Train and mentor Preconstruction Team members.
• Actively involved with the Business Development group to pursue new work as well as develop new client relationships and nurture existing ones.
• Identify new leads and take a leadership role in pursuing such leads when appropriate.
• Actively engage and participate in the local community through professional organizations and service on an outside committee or board.

Skills

Preconstruction leadership

Team mentorship

Client relationship

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or equivalent

Tools

Destini Estimator

Onscreen Takeoff

BIM

Excel

Procore

Revit

SketchUp

Job description

The Beck Group is seeking an experienced Preconstruction Manager to lead the preconstruction process for projects up to $50M, guiding the project team and coordinating estimates from schematic through construction documents. You will mentor Preconstruction Engineers and support the project team leader on major components of large projects.

Ideal candidates will have 8+ years in Preconstruction, strong 3D model experience, and a relevant Construction Management degree.