Preconstruction Manager

4 weeks ago


Boise, United States Big-D Companies Full time

At McAlvain, we are looking for specific attributes that fit our culture. Candidates are required to have certain inherent character traits for all positions within the organization. Our primary focus is centered around the traits of the PERSON. Secondary to that are the technical requirements of the job. Understanding the position being applied for is important but if the attributes below do not match your character, McAlvain will not be the right employer for you. The right kind of person is vital to us because we are constantly challenging ourselves to elevate our potential.

McAlvain Construction, a Big-D Company, has an opportunity for an experienced Preconstruction Manager to join our team of construction professionals based in the Boise, ID area.

Experience/Training:

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management (or related field) preferred.
* 8+ years working in the Preconstruction process as a Sr. Estimator, Chief Estimator, or Project Manager

Critical Skills:

* Able to provide coaching with team members day to day
* Ability to focus on preconstruction processes and procedures
* Ability to understand and influence design and the design schedule
* Ability to present to large and small groups, in-person and virtually
* Great at building and maintaining relationships with clients and team members
* Ability to communicate at a high level
* Good time management skills and excellent attention to detail
* Design Management Skills
* Understanding of construction cost and is aware of current market conditions
* Excellent computer skills, especially with Estimating software
* In-depth knowledge of construction principles/practices
* Understands all aspects of contracts, purchase orders, insurance, bonding and contractual risks

Duties, Responsibilities and Expectations: (other duties may be assigned to meet business needs)

* Oversees the estimating process.
* Sets the project up for overall success.
* Proves value analysis solutions (systems options), including cost/schedule impacts
* Establishes and maintains strong relationships with the owner, designer, and subcontractors
* Is the lead contact with client and architect
* Develops and maintains pre-construction schedule
* Ensures a smooth transition from pre-construction to construction
* Serves as the liaison between estimators and owners
* Develops strong and long-lasting relationships with clients by understanding what is important to them
* Markets the company to the owner and architectural team; engages the Business Development Department in pursuing future opportunities
* Regular, timely, and predictable attendance is required for this position.
* Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Additional Tasks:

* Provides estimating and pricing on an assigned or multiple projects.
* Submits requests to architects and /or owners to obtain clarifications and answers to questions.
* Presents estimates to the owner in a clean and clear format.
* Provides all estimate breakouts required by the bid documents, the client, or Big-D personnel.
* Estimates complete concrete general requirements or conditions, including demolition, earthwork, crane needs, ready-mix adjustments, steel embeds and rough carpentry.
* Reviews and prices all items before others see it.
* Establishes a rough draft schedule of the project in order to develop estimate pricing, general conditions, and concrete general requirement.
* Provides estimate for project general conditions, as requested.
* Sets up the recap on the project, as requested.
* Reviews established budget estimate and bid and assists the project manager and job cost accountant with setting up the proper codes and organization of the job cost report.
* Transmits to the owners and architects the appropriate estimate summaries, recapitulations, and general conditions, etc., in a PDF format using Bluebeam.

Benefits:

* 100% Coverage for medical and dental insurance for employee plans.
* Health Savings Account (HSA) with monthly Employer Contribution
* 401k w/ match
* Life Insurance & Disability paid for by Big-D
* Voluntary supplemental plans available to sign up for as well.
* PTO & Holidays

Additional Job Information:

Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Big-D Construction



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