Preconstruction Leader
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Location: Walbridge, OH 43465
Description:
Preconstruction Leader
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Preconstruction Leader to join our team. In this role, you will regularly participate in presentations to secure new work, maintain a detailed knowledge of all key Owner and Contractor contract terms and conditions, and prepare detailed estimates at various stages of project development. You will lead the Value Engineering process to align project scope with clients' budgets and prepare and analyze cost models during Design Development. You will also create subcontractor and material supplier bid lists, lead the solicitation process to ensure proper bid coverage, and coordinate the assembly of preconstruction materials for presentation purposes. This role requires a deep understanding of material unit costs, construction methods, and the ability to coordinate and lead a team of preconstruction associates on larger projects.
Responsibilities
The work environment is dynamic and collaborative, involving regular interaction with clients, subcontractors, and material suppliers. You will work with a team of preconstruction associates, utilizing the latest construction methods and materials. The role requires occasional site visits to verify project status and ensure alignment with estimates. Our office encourages continuous learning and staying updated on industry trends. Dress code is business casual.
Recruiter: Tynan Hubbell-Staeble - 'thubbellstae@actalentservices.com'
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $180000.00/yr.
Full medical, dental, and vision insurance. 401k. PTO and paid holidays.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Walbridge,OH.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 26, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Preconstruction Leader to join our team. In this role, you will regularly participate in presentations to secure new work, maintain a detailed knowledge of all key Owner and Contractor contract terms and conditions, and prepare detailed estimates at various stages of project development. You will lead the Value Engineering process to align project scope with clients' budgets and prepare and analyze cost models during Design Development. You will also create subcontractor and material supplier bid lists, lead the solicitation process to ensure proper bid coverage, and coordinate the assembly of preconstruction materials for presentation purposes. This role requires a deep understanding of material unit costs, construction methods, and the ability to coordinate and lead a team of preconstruction associates on larger projects.
Responsibilities
- Regularly participate in presentations to secure new work.
- Maintain a detailed knowledge of all key Owner and Contractor contract terms and conditions.
- Prepare detailed estimates including general conditions at various stages (conceptual, schematic, design development, construction).
- Lead Value Engineering process to align project scope with clients' budgets.
- Prepare and analyze cost models during Design Development.
- Create subcontractor and material supplier bid lists.
- Lead the solicitation process to ensure proper bid coverage.
- Prepare bid packages, obtain bids from subcontractors and material vendors, and analyze these bids.
- Coordinate the assembly of preconstruction materials for presentation purposes to the Owner.
- Possess a working knowledge of material unit costs, systems square foot costs, and total building square foot costs.
- Coordinate and lead a team of preconstruction associates on larger projects.
- Keep current on changes and trends in construction methods, materials, costs, wage rates, fringes, and working rules.
- Identify and qualify new material suppliers and subcontractors for the subcontractor database.
- Participate with the Director of Preconstruction in strategy meetings regarding the approach to projects or estimates.
- Ensure detailed preconstruction and preliminary construction schedules are developed for each estimate.
- Visit ongoing projects to verify estimate status versus project status, meet with the project operations team, and compare work in place to estimates.
- Familiarize with all Policies and Processes relevant to this position.
- Understand the bid/GMP process as it relates to a project's financial success.
- Estimation
- Bidding
- Project management
- 5-10 years of experience in a Preconstruction position successfully completing Design Build or Construction Management at Risk projects.
- Bachelor's degree in a construction or architecture-related field.
- OSHA 30-hour certification preferred.
The work environment is dynamic and collaborative, involving regular interaction with clients, subcontractors, and material suppliers. You will work with a team of preconstruction associates, utilizing the latest construction methods and materials. The role requires occasional site visits to verify project status and ensure alignment with estimates. Our office encourages continuous learning and staying updated on industry trends. Dress code is business casual.
Recruiter: Tynan Hubbell-Staeble - 'thubbellstae@actalentservices.com'
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $180000.00/yr.
Full medical, dental, and vision insurance. 401k. PTO and paid holidays.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Walbridge,OH.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 26, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.