Preconstruction Manager

We are looking for a Preconstruction Manager to join our team. This position will be primarily responsible for performing all management and leadership responsibilities and functions associated with the preconstruction and estimation process for assigned preconstruction projects. Responsibilities include motivating, coaching, and managing the entire team and DEW's internal team. Occasional travel is required.

Deliver preconstruction projects as assigned. Maintain and expedite preconstruction practices and services for all teams on projects assigned. This position has an overall responsibility to deliver preconstruction services to clients from the time we are awarded a project until a GMP is signed, and construction starts.

This position is "client-facing" and responsible for customer satisfaction, with the goal of developing new business opportunities and providing our clients with high-quality, innovative solutions that are tailored to meet their needs.

Essential Functions:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position:

• Problem-solving-the individual calmly identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Customer service-the individual professionally manages difficult client/customer situations (both internal and external clients), responds promptly to customer needs, solicits customer feedback to improve service, responds to requests for service and assistance, and meets commitments.
• Planning/organizing-the individual prioritizes and plans work activities and uses time efficiently.
• Quality control-the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, monitors own work to ensure quality, and applies feedback to improve performance. Consistency is paramount.
• Quantity-meets productivity standards and completes work in a timely manner.
• Adaptability-the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and is able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. This may at times require work outside of normal working hours (examples, client meetings, public hearings for projects, interviews, etc.).
• Dependability-the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction, and solicits feedback to improve performance. The individuals' work product, reliability, and communication are consistent so that teammates can rely on the individual.
• Empathy and Consensus-the individual listens to the department team to build trust and understands their concerns/needs/goals/etc. The individual then develops a plan, gains consensus when applicable, and reports and executes the plan to all stakeholders.
• Listening-the individual is expected to listen well to understand the concerns being raised and will follow through on items raised. Organized note taking, personal discipline, etc. is required.
• Research / Industry Trends-stay informed with trends and technologies. Research and understand the most common products in our marketplace to assist with critical decisions.

Additionally, the individual is required to:

• Attend Business Development Turnover Meetings to understand the terms and information gathered prior to project award
• Work on multiple projects at same time
• Follow and advance DEW's "Preconstruction Flow Chart" (a DEW generated best practice workflow template)
• Follow and advance DEW's preconstruction RACI Matrix ("RACI" = A list of general activities at each phase of design then corresponding positions within DEW. Each activity has marked who is responsible for the task, accountable to perform the task, who is consulted if required, and who is ultimately informed)
• Personally accountable for reviewing, editing, and accuracy/completeness of all deliverables to clients ("DEW's Cost Management Reports, a.k.a "Books").
• Coordinating with other DEW departments to supply info to estimators. Examples, Rick Management, Operations, Scheduling, Etc.
• Attend and lead preconstruction Owner Architect Client (OAC) meetings, take minutes, distribute minutes via Procore promptly
• Maintain and develop new subcontractor resources
• Work with Project Managers during the transition from pricing to contracts
• Create an initial working schedule for projects (and/or work with assigned DEW Project Manager to create), then periodic update schedule, and then is required to be used to keep the project on schedule.
• Interface with clients to determine project needs, their needs, and represent DEW positively during interface.
• Produce, collect, and distribute preconstruction RFI's through Procore or defined methods
• Review all project documents for compliance with budget, company/client standards and constructability. Monitor design scope for changes affecting budget and/or schedule; identifies cause, advises client for client decision.
• Quickly understands the complete project scope by reviewing plans independently.
• Investigates site conditions before bidding
• Work closely with Owners and Design Team to understand all aspects of the project, owners goals, limitations, deadlines, expectations, etc and clearly document. Communicate this document to Director of Estimating, lead estimator, and Project Managers with internal responsibilities defined.
• Identifies project risk early and develops a strategy to manage risk. Elevates risk to Executives early and often, and before any estimates are published to clients.
• Attention to detail is critical, ability to identify errors by the estimating / project management team with prompt corrective action plan.
• Investigates, helps develop, and/or leads value engineering options
• Reviews all pricing and asks questions of our team to ensure all scope is captured, answers questions, assists with sub interest, etc with the estimating team in advance of Executive Reviews.
• Provides technical support to additional personnel preparing estimates.
• Anticipates client questions/concerns/risk and leads presentations to clients.
• Assists estimating with bid solicitation with the local subcontractors, suppliers, and trade groups, and will help generate interest in the project
• Prepares job specific strategy to maximize value for the client through detailed instructions to bidders and bid forms and reviews strategy with VP Preconstruction.
• Assist in post-bid and scope review meetings
• Maintains skills for software tools and technology utilized
• Participates in project hand-off meetings; attends strategic meetings with supplies and subs (as needed)
• Communicates and reinforces the Company vision, values, and goals
• Performs additional assignments per supervisor's direction

Expected Outcomes:

• Leads internal teams and works to establish deadlines (internal and external), checks in with team on progress frequently and supports/meets all deadlines.
• Identify high risk features of a project. Develop a plan to minimize / eliminate risk. Reviews plan with Management for approval.
• Understand the productsspecified anticipated and their lead time.
• Steady delivery and confidence under elevated work pressures/demands.
• Supports the delivery of the estimate to Management and/or Owners. Examples, reason for price change, schedules, risk management, Value Management ideas, etc.
• Takes ownership of process and outcome.
• Develops rapport with department and management.
• Assigned tasks are completed on time, and done so in a professional and competitive manner.
• Managing precon fee and maintain a strategy to make every project profitable.
• Positive Company image is made with clients, potential clients, vendors and subcontractors.
• Good working relationships with subcontractors, maintaining ethical standards.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• 4-year Engineering/Construction Management/Architecture degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience
• 10+ years of commercial construction experience or equivalent combinations of related experience
• Previous experience as PM, Project Engineer, or in Pre-construction for a commercial construction company or architectural/engineering firm
• Background in commercial building construction estimating is a plus
• Experience in utilizing a variety of contract delivery systems
• CPM conceptual scheduling skills / understanding
• Familiar with projects of varying size; $100,000 to $75+MM
• Experience with estimating software is preferred: Timberline, On-Screen Take-off, Building Connected, Procore, etc.
• Extensive knowledge of corporate construction procedures, estimating techniques, all engineering disciplines, cost control systems, and QA/QC.
• Advanced math and computer skills
• Excellent and timely communication skills, both oral and written

If you are interested in being part of an innovative and collaborative team, in a challenging and rewarding work environment, we want to hear from you! We are always trying to stay a step ahead of emerging trends in the industry. Every employee is part of the process and part of our success. DEW's philosophy is to invest in people and inspire them to bring the best of themselves to work every day. In addition to offering competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, employees are given opportunities to learn, develop and grow. These are the reasons DEW is named among the top places to work in New Hampshire and Vermont.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.