Senior Preconstruction Manager

Gilder Search Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a senior leader for their preconstruction team. This role involves high-level management of design-build project pursuits and collaboration with various business units. You will lead proposal preparations, oversee subcontractor selection, and mentor junior staff. The company is renowned for its collaborative design-build approach and offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth. If you have a passion for construction and a track record in project management, this is the perfect opportunity to make an impact.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

401k

Generous PTO

Paid company holidays

Employee assistance program

Learning & development programs

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in estimating commercial construction projects over $50 million.
• Strong leadership capabilities across multiple market sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preconstruction team in preparing proposals and scopes of work.
• Oversee subcontractor selection and maintain vendor lists.

Skills

Estimating commercial construction projects

Leadership in project pursuits

Knowledge of building construction

Mentoring junior staff

Estimating and quantity takeoff software

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $7.6 billion in revenue for 2024, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential related building projects

The Role We Want You For

This is a senior leadership role for our preconstruction team. In this role you will be responsible for high level management of design-build project pursuits and preconstruction efforts across business units. You will work collaboratively with the VP of Preconstruction and other Preconstruction team members. You will provide expertise across all Business Units, working with Business Unit Leaders, Project Executives, and Senior Management.

The Specifics of the Role

• Work with Business Unit Leaders (Institutional, Industrial, Residential/Hospitality, Commercial) and Project Executives to identify projects to pursue
• Lead the team to prepare accurate proposals
• Develop scope of work for each trade
• Review scopes with subcontractors
• Oversee subcontractor selection process
• Prepare final estimates for owner presentation
• Present to clients and owners
• Review construction documents for value engineering
• Prepare and price the value engineering items
• Train and mentor junior estimating staff
• Maintain master subcontractor/vendor lists by trade
• Assist project managers in negotiation of contracts, change orders, etc.
• Maintain and develop historical data for unit pricing
• Develop general conditions for review with project management

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related
• 10+ years of estimating commercial construction projects ($50+ million)
• Capability to lead project pursuits in multiple market sectors including Commercial, Industrial, Healthcare, Institutional, and Residential
• 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

Some Things You Should Know

• No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.
• We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.
• The pace is fast!

Why Clayco?

• 2024 Best Places to Work – Crain’s Chicago Business, St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
• 2024 ENR Midwest – Midwest Contractor (#1).
• 2024 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
• Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!

Compensation

• The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.