"Clearing the Sidewalk" is paramount to effectively leading in this position. It is all about setting up our employee owners (specifically our operations teams) for success and the Pre-Construction Project Manager is often called upon to clear the sidewalk by leading with a sense of urgency with limited support and lofty expectations.
T.W. Frierson Contractor, Inc. , an established and trusted name in the commercial and industrial construction industry, is looking for a Pre-Construction Project Manager to join our Nashville-based team. As an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, we offer the unique opportunity to have a stake in everything you help create.
Why T.W. Frierson?
- Employee-Owned : You'll be more than just a team member-you'll be an owner with a direct interest in the company's success.
- Innovative Culture : We leverage the latest in construction technology, including AR / VR, drone scanning, 4D modeling, and more.
- People-First Values : Collaboration, integrity, and growth drive every project and relationship.
What You'll Do
As a Pre-Construction Project Manager , you'll live our core values, assess and mitigate risk, and build relationships internally and externally. High level competencies in estimating and an organized and thorough communication skillset allow this employee to win profitable work and ensures our operations teams have a clear roadmap to execute on a high level and exceed our customers' expectations.
Key Responsibilities
Provide clients with conceptual budgets in accelerated timeframes with minimal design and project parameters.Synthesize complex plans and specifications in select bid opportunities to develop detailed and accurate estimates.Analyze and vet subcontractor proposals to ensure completeness of scope of work.Manage multiple project pursuits simultaneously by multi-tasking and prioritizing.Utilize critical path scheduling processes and software to establish accurate durations for client proposals.Attend client interviews and meetings and assist in developing and at times leading presentations.Follow awarded projects as necessary to support operations team - may include estimating change orders and maintaining client relations.Act with a sense of urgency and operate with the highest level of morals and ethics to support company culture.Support other pre-construction department personnel as required.Perform additional assignments at supervisor's direction.Strengthen existing as well as build new and lasting relationships with clientele, A&E partners, and subcontractors.Other duties as assigned.What We're Looking For
Education & Experience :Bachelor's degree in construction management, Architecture Engineering / Design, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of work experience in pre-construction project management in a commercial construction environmentAdvanced knowledge of pre-construction and estimating techniques and strategiesFamiliarity with construction contract language and ability to assess risk in languageAbility to read and understand construction documentsTech Savvy : Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Sage Timberline Estimating, and Primavera Scheduling - prefer at least 3 years of experience using Sage Timberline EstimatingSoft Skills : Strong communicator with great organizational and problem-solving abilities. Thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Excellent interpersonal skills with a proactive client focus.