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Westphal & Co | Preconstruction Manager

The Opportunity

The Preconstruction Manager is responsible for leading projects from the initial call, managing budgets, value engineering, communication, scheduling, and procurement. This role requires balancing multiple projects and client expectations, ensuring a smooth transition to the Operations Team. Essential functions include participating in pre-aware strategies, overseeing 3D coordination, and developing industry relationships, with a requirement of 7-10 years of electrical contracting or MEP coordination experience. This role can be onsite at either location - Madison or Milwaukee.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Participate in pre-award strategies associated with the RFP and required interview.
2. Lead contact for all internal and external communications.
3. Manage meetings, emails, tasks, and notetaking.

Project Budgeting and Estimation:

1. Prepare project budgets/estimates from conceptual to final contract amount in coordination with the estimating team.
2. Collaborate with 3D coordination to ensure BIM Success and full prefabrication utilization.
3. Maintain historical cost information to leverage on future pursuits.
4. Participate in the final project success strategy, including constructability options, setting the final contract amount, long lead item procurement, and construction schedule input.

Relationship Management:

1. Develop and maintain relationships with industry contacts.
2. Collaborate with clients and internal teams to align project goals.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent attention to detail and professional communication skills.
• Strong work ethic with excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, working well under pressure with minimum supervision.
• Ability to work well in a collaborative environment.

Education and Experience:

• 7-10 years of electrical contracting experience or MEP coordination.
• In-depth knowledge of construction principles.

Reporting Structure:

The Preconstruction Project Manager reports to the Director of Preconstruction.

The Company:

Westphal & Co., based in Madison, WI, is a full-service electrical and technologies contractor that has been operating since 1931. They offer a wide range of services across the Midwest, focusing on electrical construction for various industries such as healthcare, education, and industrial sectors. They emphasize safety, quality, and community involvement. The company is family-run, now involving the fourth generation of the Westphal family.

Our Core Values:

• Integrity
• Seek Greatness
• Passion in all we do
• Knowledge with Curiosity
• Team and Company

What the Role Entails:

The following are detailed performance objectives for the Preconstruction Project Manager. When measuring overall aptitude and cultural fit, all candidates will be benchmarked using these standards.

Performance Objectives:

• 90 Days: Understand preconstruction processes and core software, integrate with the team, and assist with estimating new projects.
• 180 Days: Lead bi-weekly meetings, manage communications, ensure documentation, and understand internal preconstruction communication and project tracking.
• 365 Days: Successfully transition a project to the operations team, build a network with preconstruction counterparts, and be proficient enough to thoroughly train new hires.

Learn More:

Titus Talent Strategies is an approved partner of Westphal & Company, Inc. For additional details on this opportunity, please reach out directly to Justine Rose.