Senior Manager, Pre-Construction

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We are proud to be the vacation-industry leader with global brands — including Royal Caribbean International Celebrity Cruises and Silversea Cruises — the most innovative fleet and private destinations and the best people Together we are dedicated to turning the vacation of a lifetime into a lifetime of vacations for our guests

Royal Caribbean Group's Private Destinations Team has an exciting career opportunity for a full time Senior Manager Pre-Construction Projects reporting to the Director Pre-Construction

This position will be working onsite from Miami

Position Summary:

We are seeking a seasoned Sr Pre-Construction Manager with a proven track record of success and at least ten (10) years of experience in the construction industry This individual must be a strategic leader with deep technical expertise strong communication skills and the ability to manage both people and complex projects The ideal candidate is detail-oriented organized and capable of driving multiple land-based hospitality projects through all phases of the project This position reports to the Director of Pre-Construction and will have two direct reports

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Team Management

• Lead mentor and support a small team of pre-construction professionals

• fostering accountability and performance
  Conduct performance reviews support career growth- and manage day-to-day priorities
• Promote continuous improvement and team collaboration across projects and departments
• Project Planning and Strategy:
• Develop and implement high-level pre-construction strategies across a portfolio of projects
• Work closely with senior leadership to align pre-construction plans with investment strategy and company goals
  Drive execution efficiency across multiple projects- including new developments and capital improvements
  Creates leads fosters and enhances relations with architects consultants contractors subcontractors- and vendors for multi-million-dollar projects
  Lead internal and external progress meetings- tracking deliverables and risks
• Cost Estimation and Budget Management

Develop oversee and validate all project related cost estimates

• including hard and soft costs at all design phases

• Monitor and control project expenditures to ensure budget compliance

• • Provide cost guidance and feedback during design to maximize value and maintain feasibility
• Take-off quantities and budget the work cost at each design phase
• Design Coordination and Feasibility
  Collaborate with engineers architects and designers to ensure project designs are feasible cost-effective
• and aligned with the company's expectations
  Provide early input to influence project feasibility scope- and construction methodologies
• Ensure designs meet all regulatory compliance and sustainability standards
  Reviews drawings and specifications for constructability accuracy and completeness including Civil Landscape Structural MEP Architectural and Pool consultants for all design phases
  Review design documentation for constructability compliance- and value optimization across disciplines
• Bid Management and Contract Negotiation
  Manage the preparation of bid packages and oversee transparent
• competitive procurement processes
  Lead contract negotiations with vendors consultants- and contractors
  Manage contracts subcontracts change orders- and purchase orders
• Risk and Opportunity ManagementProactively identify risks and opportunities that could impact scope schedule
• cost or reputation
  Audit and validate scopes of work fees contingencies- and assumptions
  Monitor long-lead procurement items and potential delays- adjusting plans as needed
• Executive and Stakeholder EngagementServe as the senior liaison between all internal and external stakeholders including consultants regulatory bodies
• and community representatives
• Holds external vendors/contractors responsible for delays and cost overruns from the project schedule
  Lead coordination with AHJs permitting agencies- and key external stakeholders to support project approvals and pre-construction milestones
  Maintain open- consistent communication to ensure alignment and informed decision-making
• Regulatory compliance and Permitting
• Lead permitting strategy and execution across jurisdictions
  Oversee the permitting process- ensuring all necessary permits are obtained in a timely manner
  Ensure compliance with all applicable codes zoning- and international standards
• Quality Assurance / Process Development
• Help with development and maintenance of internal QA/QC standards for pre-construction activities
• Identify process gaps and implement the best practices for continuous improvement
  Review project deliverables to ensure quality accuracy- and alignment with company standards
• Construction Administration Support
• Support seamless handoff to construction teams with complete documentation and design clarity
  Manage document control including RFIs submittals- and change orders during pre-construction
• Monitor project status and communicate key metrics to executive leadership
  This position is based in Miami- Florida
• Over 25% travel

Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree is required preferably architecture civil engineering structural engineering MEP

• construction management or a related field
• Ten plus (10+) years of progressive experience in construction management with a heavy focus on Pre-Construction
  Strong leadership and people management experience- including direct reports
  Expertise in Hospitality F&B- Retail and/or infrastructure projects
• Skilled in managing multiple projects in parallel
  Experience with Infrastructure Utility and Support Facility projects is a plus
  Excellent communication negotiation and executive presentation skills- Highly analytical and organized with strong attention to detail
• A PMP certification is preferred

Knowledge and Skills:

Expected to uphold and promote high standards of persona accountability

• and integrity and encourage the same standards in the team
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary and multicultural teams
  Must have strong analytical abilities and problem-solving skills- paying close attention to details
  Proficiency in MS Office Bluebeam Primavera P6 MS Project Smartsheets AutoDesk Construction Cloud- Navisworks or similar software
• Experience with BIM Coordination is a plus

We know there's a lot to consider As you go through the application process our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance and more relevant details to answer any additional questions Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group We'll hope to see you onboard soon

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