Sr. Preconstruction Manager (Howard S. Wright)

Balfour Beatty US; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Sr. Preconstruction Manager in Seattle. This role involves managing preconstruction staff, preparing competitive project estimates, and fostering relationships with clients. Candidates should have over 10 years in preconstruction, strong organizational and leadership skills, and be proficient in software like MC2. The position offers an annual salary ranging from $128,000 to $190,000.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of preconstruction and/or operations experience in commercial construction projects.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to make decisions under tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• Strong skills in organizing activities and planning multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage functions of Preconstruction staff and prepare competitive estimates.
• Act as liaison during preconstruction and construction phases.
• Participate in business development presentations to promote services.

Skills

Presentation skills

Decision making

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Computer skills with software like MC2

Education

B.S. in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Estimating software (MC2)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sr. Preconstruction Manager (Howard S. Wright)

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Summary

Howard S. Wright, a Balfour Beatty Company, is seeking a Sr. Preconstruction Manager to join our team in Seattle, Washington. If you have a passion for what you do, a strong drive to achieve results, the ability to solve problems creatively, and a dedication to client service and relationship management, come join us.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• Holidays
• Paid Personal Days
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Paid Volunteer time

Essential Functions

• Preconstruction Responsibilities: Manages functions of Preconstruction staff in interpreting project documents to prepare clear, complete and competitive estimates, general conditions, and bid packages. Informs preconstruction staff of project requirements and owner directives, and develop plan to meet stated goals. Manages multiple projects concurrently. Participates in identifying qualified subcontractors, and establishing and maintaining bid solicitation lists. Attends all preconstruction meetings with the design team and client on behalf of Balfour Beatty. Fill in design gaps with assumptions that align with the architectural intent of the project. Responsible for tracking and mitigating overages in project budgets through a well documented Value Engineering process. Prepares project clarifications and bid assumptions for submission to Owner. Composes and issues project-related correspondence to architects, consultants, the client and the Balfour Beatty team. Prepares estimate deliverables and presentation books for clients during various stages of the Preconstruction Process. Responsible for the audit-trail with adequate documentation for all communication and estimates presented to clients. Investigates local market conditions and their effect on costs and schedule. Analyzes bids received and conducts post-bid interviews in conjunction with Operations personnel.

Operations Services

• Acts as Preconstruction liaison for the Operation team during the preconstruction and construction phase. Verifies and validates change order process after the Guaranteed Maximum Price has been established. Provides Cost Estimates of Preconstruction services for deliverables.

Business Development / Promote Client Relationships

• Participates in formal business development presentations to demonstrate the value of preconstruction services to potential clients. Coordinates with business development staff to ensure that prepared proposals accurately reflect the Balfour Beatty Construction preconstruction process. Builds effective relationships with customers, design team, subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values.

Minimum Requirements

• B.S. in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent progressive work experience with 10+ years of preconstruction and/or operations experience on commercial construction projects. Depending upon the project size, scope, and complexity the years of experience may vary.
• Demonstrates solid presentation skills and verbal/written communication skills.
• Able to make decisions under tight deadlines.
• Able to organize people, tools, and equipment and plan/manage multiple activities to accomplish desired results.
• Able to relate to executive management and speak on behalf of the company in meetings with clients and consultants, often in high pressure situations.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with ability and willingness to face challenges, direct others, and effectively address conflict.
• Exhibit commitment to quality by evaluating project-related processes and making necessary changes, using customer input to make improvements, and meeting/exceeding internal and external customer expectations.
• Strong computer skills including the ability to use estimating software (like MC2), word processing, spreadsheets, bid management, online plan rooms and database applications and company communication tools, such as email, internet, and Microsoft products (Word, Excel, Office, Outlook).

The annual compensation range for this position is $128,000 – $190,000.

About Us

Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way. Through Zero Harm, we are challenging the construction industry’s assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business. Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.