Preconstruction Manager
US-TX-San Antonio
Careers (External)
Req #: 7761
Type: Full Time
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Overview: The primary objective of this position is to manage the process and resources that provide quality pre-construction services to both internal and external clients and review the progress of existing projects to ensure their completion within the parameters of the established preconstruction scope of services. This position reports to and receives direction from the Preconstruction Director and VP of Preconstruction. Responsibilities: Preconstruction Manager Skanska USA Building Reports to: VP of Precon Department: Project Planning Location: Where position will be posted FLSA Classification: Exempt Employment Status: Full time Job Summary: The primary objective of this position is to manage the process and resources that provide quality pre-construction services to both internal and external clients and review the progress of existing projects to ensure their completion within the parameters of the established preconstruction scope of services. This position reports to and receives direction from the Preconstruction Director and VP of Preconstruction. Duties and Responsibilities: * Has a mastery of all of the required duties and responsibilities of the Senior Estimator and Senior Preconstruction Engineer role. * Mature knowledge of construction pricing for civil, structural, and architectural trades. If Mechanical or Electrical (MEP) discipline, same. Developing knowledge of MEP trade pricing. * Will coordinate and manage a team of estimators. * Will lead others and independently develop detailed cost estimates for projects of all sizes and complexity for civil, structural, exterior envelope, and interior construction elements at concept and detailed levels of design. If MEP Discipline, same. * Will manage all aspects of the required preconstruction deliverables to a client. Creates work plans and manages the progress of existing projects to ensure their completion within the parameters of the established preconstruction budget. * Develops, monitors, and manages project cost estimates from the initial cost estimate at the commencement of preconstruction services through completion of the preconstruction process with a GMP or Fixed Price Contract. Leads the review of our work product and ensures all deliverables are accurate, complete, and well-conceived in content and presentation. * Identifies and uses the appropriate preconstruction and visualization technology, equipment and tools for planning and estimating (e.g., quantity take-off software, estimating software, data and analytics software and BIM models). * Establishes project cost estimate work breakdown structures. Participates and/or delegates the responsibilities for quantity surveying and estimating of building systems, materials, and assemblies for elements of a project. Ensures the discipline estimators organize quantity takeoffs for ease of review. * Identifies and presents value management concepts and associated costs that can improve the budget or value to the customer. * Creates technical report documents that include the annotation of assumptions and clarification narratives to support estimates and business development RFP responses. * Utilizes national and global market conditions and trends when planning and estimating projects. Has a strong knowledge of the local market conditions and how those may impact the planning and estimating of our projects. * Builds, maintains, and tracks relationships with subcontractors and vendors. In consultation with Operations leaders, identifies appropriate subcontractors for specific projects, with consideration of the project type, sector, and size, as well as the subcontractor strengths and capabilities. Collaborates with regional diversity leadership to develop and implement strategies to maximize diverse and minority owned business participation. * Evaluates and presents data from past and current project cost estimates and Skanska Metrics to enhance estimating accuracy and to build client confidence. Adds past/current project data into the Skanska Metrics benchmarking database application. * Works collaboratively with design team to review and challenge design. Checks systems for completeness and identifies, documents, and reports out on missing, incomplete or erroneous design information. Offers mitigation strategies and solutions. Tracks items thru closure and incorporation into the final design * Partners with operations and other stakeholders to create, validate and implement project procurement plans and strategies for projects. Will/may prepares scopes of work for trade contractors, develops bid packages, and conducts post-bid analysis interviews and comparisons. * Establishes and maintains preconstruction phase schedule activities including the tracking of design deliverables, estimating deliverables, procurement activities, and related preconstructions services. * Will assist operations Leaders and office/regional scheduling resources, as requested, in providing input for project schedules. Has a good working understanding of durations for activities. * Reviews the client's prime contract as well as subcontracts and vendor agreements to ensure contract requirements are satisfied. * Identifies potential project related risks and opportunities. Develops and implements mitigation plans and strategies such as contingency and market condition escalations to maximize opportunities and control the impact of negative situations. * Uses their understanding of the company's risk management procedures including strategies for bonds, insurance and subcontractor default insurance to properly account for the total cost of the project. Reviews and considers insurance and bond management options to identify their appropriate application as part of estimating and planning projects. * Presents and demonstrates the merits of our estimating work and other consultative advice we are providing to clients and other project stakeholders, building trust and confidence. * Works with business development and operations to develop strategies and action plans to target and pursue business opportunities. Will present to clients the merits of our estimating approach and process to assist in winning new business. * Capable of taking on a super user role for any of the preconstruction applications * Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems. If MEP Discipline, working knowledge of architectural, structural and civil systems. * Participates in training on sustainable design and stays current on trends and requirements of sustainable building concepts (e.g., LEED(r)) in order to communicate environmental benefits to potential customers. Works with colleagues from the Sustainability Team to recommend and evaluate sustainable (green) design solutions to clients and design teams. * Manages the confidential nature of the information we are party too and knows how to properly protect that information. * Other Duties: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Duties and responsibilities may be added or changed as deemed appropriate by management at any time. Education and Experience: Required Qualifications: * 9+ years full-time relevant industry experience. * 7+ years demonstrated experience with commercial construction estimating and estimating software solutions. * Demonstrated knowledge of Value Management processes. * Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Excel, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint. * Bachelor's Degree - Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or equivalent/applicable degree; or 8 years equivalent experience and minimum 7 years prior relevant experience. Preferred Qualifications: * Certified Value Specialist (CVS) * American Society for Professional Estimators (ASPE) *
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