Preconstruction Manager

Job Title: Preconstruction Manager

Company Overview:

PROCON is a leading architectural and construction management firm with a rich history since 1935. As the largest design and commercial construction company in New Hampshire, we specialize in fully integrated design and construction management services for various sectors, including hospitality, multi-family residential, senior living, commercial/corporate, industrial, athletic, and educational projects throughout the Northeast.

Our Commitment:

At PROCON, we pride ourselves on our unwavering commitment to professionalism, customer service, and quality in every aspect of our work. With experience and industry expertise, we have built lasting client relationships and consistently deliver hundreds of millions of dollars in design and construction volume annually, on time, and within budget.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Preconstruction Manager with substantial construction field experience to ensure the highest quality in our project design and execution. This role is crucial in minimizing costly field mistakes and ensuring that lessons learned from past projects are integrated into future designs.

Responsibilities:

* Attend project kickoff meetings to review potential design, detail, and value engineering (VE) issues, drawing from past project experience.
* Review and provide feedback on Design Development (DD), Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), and construction drawings.
* Hold and lead review meetings after each phase to discuss findings with Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, and Estimating teams, involving the Project Manager (PM) as soon as they are assigned.
* Review and comment on in-progress or updated architectural and structural details before issuance, ensuring alignment with Requests for Information (RFIs), Bulletins, or Architect's Supplemental Instructions (ASIs).
* Collaborate with the team to address any issues that arise during the design phase that could impact the project.
* Coordinate with the field team, including General Superintendents, to integrate lessons learned into new projects and adjust details or specifications, as necessary.
* Review project specifications and attend specification review meetings to ensure they are aligned with best practices and field realities.
* Meet regularly with internal teams to review procedures, drawing review schedules, and coordinate the incorporation of design changes.
* Assist with responding to field issues and questions as they arise, ensuring a quick and effective resolution.
* Participate in pre-construction and subcontractor buyout meetings when required to provide expertise on potential field and design coordination challenges.

Qualifications:

* Proven experience in the construction field with strong expertise in reviewing architectural and structural drawings.
* Familiarity with Design Development (DD), Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), and Construction Drawing processes.
* Strong understanding of construction processes, construction details, specifications, and coordination requirements.
* Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to lead cross-discipline review meetings.
* Knowledge of RFIs, Bulletins, and ASIs, and how they affect construction plans and project execution.
* Ability to effectively incorporate lessons learned from past projects into new designs and details.
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with tight deadlines.
* Proficiency with construction project management software and drawing review platforms is a plus.
* Experience working in Procore, Revit, and Bluebeam.

Additional Information:

We offer Health, Vision & Dental Insurance, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and a comprehensive benefits package. Salary is commensurate with experience.