Pre-Construction Manager

QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects.

Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients.

General Description

The Pre-Construction Services Manager will provide support in the functional oversight of marketing, engineering, estimating, procurement, and scheduling during (and in preparation for) a specific pursuit and will lead the efficient transition into execution.  They will also be responsible for the overall direction and coordination of tasks and activities associated with developing scope, price, and schedule-related components of EPC project-specific and program-level proposals as assigned.

Duties

• Assists the Director of Operations, EPC Project Managers, and Project Development in maintaining optimal relations and clear communication between Engineering, Procurement, and Construction staff during preparation of the scope, budget, and schedule related components of project specific and program level EPC proposals
• Assembles EPC estimates for proposals
• Manages the overall progress of pre-construction activities
• Leads value engineering and/or constructability reviews
• Obtains information and feedback during project execution (after award) from both the project team and client to develop best practices for future proposal development
• Develops relationships with design teaming partners
• Provides technical review of vendor submittals for specification conformance
• Works with Design Managers to obtain comprehensive design documents in accordance with the planned schedule
• Directs RFI/RFPs to appropriate parties, obtains resolution in a timely fashion, and returns requested information to all parties concerned
• Develops and executes strategies to limit the Company’s risk exposure and maximize profitability
• Develops a comprehensive basis of estimate (i.e. assumptions, exclusions, inclusions, and qualifications)
• Adheres to internal standards, policies, and procedures
• Performs special projects and completes other duties as assigned or requested

Required Experience and Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or relevant field
• 5+ years of experience in various aspects of pre-construction services including, but not necessarily limited to, design, estimating, procurement, project management, scheduling, project controls, and construction
• Substation (preferred) and/or transmission line field or design experience, as well as experience with project scheduling and estimating
• Experience with fast-track, design-build (DB), and/or engineer-procure-construct (EPC) execution methodologies and procedures
• Experience developing the execution logic for an integrated design-build (DB) or engineer-procure-construct (EPC) project including design, procurement, construction, and start-up activities
• Knowledge of market conditions and how to apply them to ensure competitive proposals are developed
  
  

Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of a diverse and growing company
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Project
• Experience with Primavera P6 a plus
  
  

Travel Requirements

• Travel: Yes
• Percent of Time: 25%

• Competitive Compensation
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Comprehensive Health Coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discount Program

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.