Senior Preconstruction Manager - Water / Wastewater

Senior Preconstruction Manager - Water / Wastewater

Job Locations

US-FL-Jacksonville | US-TX-Frisco | US-TX-Houston | US-MO-St. Louis | US-NC-Charlotte | US-GA-Atlanta | US-UT-Salt Lake City | US-OK-Oklahoma City | US-OK-Tulsa

Requisition ID

5461

Category

Estimating

Overview

In this role, you will be responsible for leading all preconstruction activities on large volume water projects, including developing preliminary budgets, value engineering, preconstruction schedules, procurement plan, prequalification of subcontractors, detailed take-off and estimating, definition of bid package scopes, the subcontractor / supplier bidding process, evaluation of bids, presentation of detailed estimates of the work, evaluation of alternatives and comparative studies.

Job Responsibilities :

Pre-Estimate :

Participates in design review meetings. Reviews and monitors scope, cost, and constructability during design development

Participates or leads the Estimate Plan meeting. Ensures that the strategy developed in the Estimate Plan is achievable within the time and resource constraints, considers multiple viewpoints to generate the win-strategy, and evaluates risks in a corporately responsible manner

Estimate Development :

When in the lead estimator role, leads a team of estimators assigned to a proposal

Ensures estimating team has the necessary tools, information, and resources to accomplish the goals of the estimate plan. If any are lacking, responsible for filling the voids prior to estimate submission

Engages proposal leader or design manager if design milestones are not met

Engages in specific RFIs if estimate lead requires support

Ability to identify risk issues and their order of magnitude

Ability to create conceptual estimates

Conducts final review of clarifications document

Ensures estimate is compliant with RFP documents

Conducts precon-only estimate reviews prior to ops reviews

Participates in ops estimate review meetings

Assess Value Engineering options on a basis of cost, schedule, and constructability

Subcontractor Management :

Builds and maintains subcontractor relationships

Develops overarching subcontractor search and communication strategy and ensures consistency in sub engagement teams adhering to that strategy. Ensures that at least 3 quotes are received per bid package, unless otherwise agreed to by the proposal leader

Verifies that only qualified subcontractors are considered in final subcontractor selection

Meets with local subcontractors as needed

Organizes, leads or participates in pre-bid meetings

In conjunction with the Director of Preconstruction, develops process flows when necessary and ensures adherence of team members

Manages the development of standardized documents and ensures use of those documents

Ensures subcontract market has a positive experience with Haskell during the preconstruction phase Identifies and communicates opportunities for improvement if necessary

Identifies subcontractors who have a competitive advantage and develops key relationships to employ those advantages

Works with the Business Diversity Coordinator when proposing on federal or public sector agency projects to develop a Small and / or WMBE business participation engagement plan that complies with project requirements

Ensures selected subcontractor is a corporately responsible selection

Assists the Project Director with the development of the Risk Register

Assists with the contract manual / bid book development

Post Estimate :

Ensures that the budget submitted to accounting complies with corporate cost coding standards

Participates in scope review meetings

Assists in subcontractor selection

Responsible for compiling lessons learned for the preconstruction phase

Participates in lessons learned meeting at project close. Understands budget underruns and overruns, and communicates those lessons learned to the preconstruction department

Ensures successful handoff from preconstruction to project team

May assist the Project Management team with buy out

May assist the Project Management team with change orders

Database Maintenance :

Responsible for development and ensures maintenance of preferred subcontractor database

Responsible for development and ensures maintenance of bid forms and bid packages database

Responsible for development and ensures maintenance of cost history database

Assists with the maintenance of the estimating database

Training :

Trains Preconstruction staff, APMs, PMs, and other personnel as needed

Responsible for development and maintenance of training program

Conducts or assists with employee performance reviews and participates with employee career development

Travel :

Meets with local subcontractors, attends bid walks, and attends conferences as necessary

Visits active construction projects as appropriate

Expected travel 10-25% of time

Misc :

Manages preconstruction resources

Coordinates with preconstruction professionals from other project delivery groups to ensure consistency in systems, methods, processes, and standards. Receives and shares best practices across groups

Perform other duties as assigned

Education / Experience :

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or accredited construction related curriculum preferred plus 10 years of experience; or 15 years of relevant experience in the construction industry

Demonstrated experience with large-scale water and wastewater projects

Specific Knowledge, Skills, License, Certifications :

Experience in estimating, scheduling, budget / cost control, construction, external & internal client relationships, strong subcontractor & vendor relationships / knowledge, computer skills, interpersonal skills

Knowledge of estimating software (preference for Beck Destini, Accubid, Bluebeam, InSite, etc.)

Excellent computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office suite programs

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to understand owner / engineer requirements with ability to work with conceptual information

Strong organizational and leadership skills

Demonstrated success in managing preconstruction pursuits

Ability to train others and monitor their work for quality and completeness

Demonstrated success in managing support staff

Knowledge of industry standard bid practice

Ability to communicate effectively with internal clients, external clients, and subcontractors

At Haskell, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, professional development opportunities, and more. Join us and be part of a team where your contributions make a difference.

Environmental Factors and / or Physical Requirements :

While performing the duties of this job, this position is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, and arm, hand and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application / form information. The associate frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities :

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status.

Haskell will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessities. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

Haskell is a Drug-Free Workplace.

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