Big-D Mission Critical is looking for a dynamic Preconstruction Manager to join the growing team in Salt Lake City, UT. This is a great opportunity to continue your career with a company that is on a mission to be the most sought-after company in the business. We seek and employ exceptional, hard-working, lifetime learners; we give them the tools to succeed when we find them. We have a culture of growth and achievement powered by innovation, supported by purpose and joy.
Big-D Mission Critical is looking for a dynamic Preconstruction Manager to join the growing team in Salt Lake City, UT.
The Preconstruction Manager holds a critical leadership position, overseeing and managing Mission Critical projects, with a specific focus on data centers.
Experience/Training: • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management (or related field) preferred. • 8+ years working in the preconstruction process as a Sr. Estimator, Chief Estimator, or Project Manager.
Critical Skills: • Able to provide coaching with team members day to day. • Able to focus on preconstruction processes and procedures. • Able to understand and influence design and the design schedule. • Able to present to large and small groups, in-person and virtually. • Great at building and maintaining relationships with clients and team members. • Ability to communicate at a high level. • Good time management skills and excellent attention to detail. • Design Management Skills. • Understanding of Construction Cost and is aware of current market conditions. • Excellent computer skills, especially with Estimating software. • In-depth knowledge of construction principles/practices. • Understands all aspects of contracts, purchase orders, insurance, bonding and contractual risks.
Duties, Responsibilities and Expectations: • (Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs) • Oversees the estimating process. • Sets the project up for overall success. • Proves value analysis solutions (systems options), including cost/schedule impacts. • Establishes and maintains strong relationships with the owner, designer, and subcontractors. • Is the lead contact with client and architect. • Develops and maintains pre-construction schedule. • Ensures a smooth transition from pre-construction to construction. • Serves as the liaison between estimators and owners. • Develops strong and long-lasting relationships with clients by understanding what is important to them. • Markets the company to the owner and architectural team; engages the Business Development Department in pursuing future opportunities.
Regular, timely, and predictable attendance is required for this position.
Additional Tasks: • Provides estimating and pricing on an assigned or multiple projects. • Submits requests to architects and /or owners to obtain clarifications and answers to questions. • Presents estimates to the owner in a clean and clear format. • Provides all estimate breakouts required by the bid documents, the client, or Big-D personnel. • Estimates complete concrete general requirements or conditions, including demolition, earthwork, crane needs, ready-mix adjustments, steel embeds and rough carpentry. • Reviews and prices all items before others see it. • Establishes a rough draft schedule of the project in order to develop estimate pricing, general conditions, and concrete general requirement. • Provides estimate for project general conditions, as requested. • Sets up the recap on the project, as requested. • Reviews established budget estimate and bid and assists the project manager and job cost accountant with setting up the proper codes and organization of the job cost report. • Transmits to the owners and architects the appropriate estimate summaries, recapitulations, and general conditions, etc., in a PDF format using Bluebeam.
Benefits: • Free Medical & Dental • Insurance premiums • HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer contribution • 401k with Match • Long-Term & Short-Term Disability • Life Insurance • Supplemental Benefits • PTO & Paid Holidays • Vehicle Allowance
Additional Job Information: • Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. • Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. • Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Big-D Construction.