Preconstruction Manager

3 weeks ago


Washington, Washington, D.C., United States GCS | SIGAL Full time

Preconstruction Manager Job Description

GCS-SIGAL is seeking a skilled Preconstruction Manager to lead the bidding process for various projects. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the commercial construction market and be able to create and review conceptual drawings, budgets, and preliminary schedules.

  • Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead pursuits through the preconstruction process, from contract to turnover to operations
  • Coordinate RFP responses and pursuits with Estimating, Marketing, and Operations teams
  • Provide value engineering suggestions and guidance to project teams
  • Collaborate with in-house and out-of-house subject matter experts
  • Prepare and review detailed scope sheets for trade contractor bidding
  • Perform quantity take-offs and scope sheets for various building components and systems
  • Review and analyze trade contractor proposals for price, scope, and fit for the project
  • Collaborate with the estimating team to ensure complete and accurate budget development
  • Develop and/or QC project schedules during the preconstruction phase
  • Oversee preparation of owner deliverables (e.g., GMP summaries, Qualifications, Allowances)
  • Identify key decisions needed from project stakeholders to maintain project schedules
  • Understand and lead the permitting process
  • Communicate clearly and effectively to clients, architects, owners, and subcontractors

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree or related experience
  • 5+ years of experience in estimating or preconstruction commercial construction projects
  • Deep understanding of Budget/Estimate organization and the project life cycle in the commercial construction market
  • Familiarity with the DC metro AEC market
  • Experience with K-12, multifamily, and Design-Build projects

Preferred Skills:

  • Able to present pricing information to clients
  • Able to quickly assemble Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) budgets for clients
  • Desire to build strong relationships with local trade partners and design consultants
  • Able to use quantity take-off software
  • Able to organize and lead productive meetings with stakeholders, design teams, and subcontractors to move projects forward
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Able to proactively identify and solve challenges
  • Highly organized with an ability to oversee multiple projects and ensure deadlines are met
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Leverages leadership skills to set strategies and drive projects to completion
  • Proven ability to multi-task in a high volume, time-sensitive, and deadline-driven environment
  • Knowledgeable of principles of architecture, engineering, and construction
  • Strong technical, documentation, and communication skills
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Ability to read specifications, plan designs, and details
  • Knowledge of the RFP and bidding processes
  • Math and analytical skills regarding cost and pricing
  • Working knowledge of Procore, construction project management software
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel
  • Experience interfacing with clients, architects, owners, and subcontractors


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