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Preconstruction Manager – Concrete Division

We have an immediate need for a Preconstruction Manager in our Concrete Division to oversee our concrete, masonry, and asphalt sealing and striping projects. This position will be based out of our Marietta office location.

The ideal candidate will have extensive field experience and a proven track record of successfully managing similar projects. This role requires excellent planning, scheduling, and management skills to ensure that all projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Who We Are:

Place Services Inc. is a leading commercial construction company with our headquarters based in Canton, Georgia. Since 2006 we have grown largely due to how we view and treat our customers. We also provide our employees with a culture that allows for growth and the opportunity to learn more about construction in the local and nationwide markets.

We offer our employees a competitive base salary with bonus potential, as well as medical, dental, vision, life and accident insurance. Place Services Inc. contributes to your 401K upon your eligibility to participate in the program and offers a generous PTO program along with paid holidays.

Growing from a team of 4 at inception to over 800 strong today, we assist our clients by providing them with construction excellence. Our depth of client expertise ranges from the grocery industry to big box retail as well as both state and federal government projects in military and healthcare.

What You’ll Do:

• Responsible for identifying and pursuing new business opportunities while overseeing the pre-construction phase of our projects.
• Prioritizing RFPs and open bid opportunities and collaborating with Construction Directors to present competitive information and estimates to clients.
• The role is expected to grow revenue in the Marietta office and support the growth strategy of our expansion into new markets. The ideal candidate is tenacious, a team player, entrepreneurial, and thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Identify and cultivate new business opportunities in the commercial construction sector.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders.
• Lead the preparation and submission of competitive proposals and bids.
• Oversee the preconstruction phase of projects, ensuring accurate and comprehensive RFPs, cost estimates, schedules, and project plans.
• Collaborate with the project management team to ensure a seamless transition from pre-construction to construction.
• Analyze project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Conduct value engineering exercises to optimize project costs while maintaining quality.
• Create measurable goals for the team pertaining to pipeline, backlog, win rate, margin, bid quality, etc.
• Lead and grow a high-performing team, providing mentorship and guidance
• Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment that encourages continuous learning and growth.
• Set clear goals and performance expectations for direct reports and conduct regular performance evaluations.
• Stay updated on industry trends, market dynamics, and emerging technologies.
• Develop and implement market penetration strategies to expand our client base and diversify project types.
• Monitor and analyze the competition to identify strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities.

Who You Are:

• Excellent with Details - able to catch small errors and consistently produce work with nearly 100% accuracy; focus on quality.
• Team Player - we over me mentality; considers how actions will impact the whole group.
• Effective Communicator - strong in both verbal and written modes; displays professionalism in all circumstances to represent the company well.
• Flexible - understands the shifting business priorities and pivots easily to change.
• Continuous Improvement - displays a personal desire to learn and grow; contributes new ideas to the company for improvement.

What You Bring:

• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in construction management leading concrete, asphalt sealing, striping and masonry construction projects.
• Business administration, or a related field applicants with some experience doing the above are also welcomed.
• Strong understanding of preconstruction processes, cost estimating, and project management (not required, highly desired).
• Exceptional leadership and team-building skills.
• Tenacious, results-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead in a matrixed organization.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a strategic approach to business growth.

As an EEO employer, Place Services, Inc. is committed to providing all applicants and employees with equal access to employment opportunities, regardless of sex, race, age, color, national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Place Services, Inc. shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on protected veteran status or disability and require affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.