Preconstruction Manager (Bay Area)

Preconstruction Manager

Reports to: Director, Preconstruction Services

Summary of Position:
This person is responsible for the execution of all preconstruction and estimating activities, including collaborative interactions with owners, design teams, and CM/PM teams as wellas working closely with Blach's Operations and Self-Perform teams throughout the preconstruction phase.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for taking assigned projects strategically through all levels of estimating including Conceptual, Schematic Design, Design Development,and final Construction Drawings, including quantity take-off's, evaluating drawings, specifications, and related documents

• Communicate all estimates in a professional and strategic manner to owners, design teams, cost consultants etc.

• Perform value engineering and various cost studies for structure, exterior skin, MEP systems etc.

• Prepare Instructions to Bidder's (ITB's) and Trade Contractor budget documents during the preconstruction phase

• Reconcile estimates with cost consultants

• Manage trade contractor communication

• Collaborate with Operations teams on subcontractor procurement, including Bid Package development, scope reviews, post bid interviews, and assembly of the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP)

• Take a leading role in the pursuit of new work, including cost proposals, preconstruction narratives, and interviews for potential projects

• Be highly involved in all preconstruction activities beyond estimating, including constructability, design management, site investigation, early procurement etc.

• Maintain strong relationships within the AEC community

• Have a strong knowledge and awareness of the factors that affect construction costs

• Have a deep understanding of construction means and methods, sequences, and techniques

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or architecture and/or four or more years of experience in estimating or project management with Bay Area building contractors who possess
  a track record of successful project completions and high customer satisfaction

• Must demonstrate excellent customer service

• Experience preferred in Blach's core markets: education, housing, institutional, workplace and mixed-use.

• Experience with managing preconstruction activities

• Experience in Design-Build projects a plus

• Must have excellent organizational, communication (both written and verbal) and leadership skills

• Must be able to work both at a "detail" level and think strategically while managing customer relationships

• Solid computer skills are required, experience with Estimating software preferred