Preconstruction Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Preconstruction Manager to join our team at Michael Page. As a key member of our construction team, you will be responsible for leading preconstruction efforts on commercial construction projects, working closely with our estimators and project managers to ensure successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review subcontracts, change orders, and other project documents
• Maintain accurate project files and records
• Assist with and attend project meetings, including subcontractor progress meetings and project team meetings
• Provide support to preconstruction and estimating teams, including meeting minutes, take-off, and permit applications
• Collect and organize project materials and maintain project files and job folders throughout preconstruction
• Adhere to and participate in our ISO Quality Program
• Lead GC, CM, GMP, and Design-Build bid opportunities up to $10 million
• Subcontractor procurement and buyout
• Understand and manage value engineering exercises
• Review plans for consistency and accuracy
• Manage all levels of take-offs and apply unit prices
• Level and scope trades as part of a bid team on larger type projects as GC/CM
• General understanding of contract types
• Understand typical scope of work delineation (writing scopes and level bids)
• Ability to call subs for coverage
• Develop and maintain excellent subcontractor/vendor relations
• Develop and expand bid lists
• ITB prep and send
• Set up and define bid packs
• Quantity take-offs with OSC and/or Bluebeam
• Develop bid scope summaries
• Develop long lead issues list
• Review bidding documents for completeness and accuracy
• Qualify subcontract/consultant proposals
• Run buy-out matrix until turnover
• Negotiate and write subcontracts
• Manage all RFIs through buy-out
• Work with operations on buy-out documentation management

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field
• Mid-level to senior position with 4-5+ years of preconstruction experience on commercial construction projects
• Capability to assist in the lead of project pursuits in multiple market sectors, including commercial, industrial, manufacturing, warehouse & distribution, and mixed-use
• 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
• Knowledge of work breakdown structures, CSI divisions, and Uniformat estimating formats

What We Offer

• Base salary of $120,000 - $150,000 based on experience
• Large bonus potential, including end-of-year and per-project bonuses (up to 30% of salary)
• Company truck or truck allowance
• Gas card
• 4-5 weeks of PTO
• 6% 401(k) match
• HSA program
• 100% covered individual healthcare
• Opportunity to grow into Chief Estimator role
• Maternity/parental leave
• Tuition assistance
• Team member referral bonus
• Team building activities
• Mentorship program
• Fitbit wellness program
• Summer hours
• Work-from-home policy
• Years of service recognition and excellent service awards
• Lunch and learn education events
• Charitable events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Michael Page is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.