The primary function of the Preconstruction Manager is to act as a representative of both WEO’s Estimating and Operations Departments and act as the Point of Contact for a specific Preconstruction project. In other words, a Preconstruction Manager must possess both Estimating and Operations skills. He / She must be able to fully understand and present a project estimate, as well as a detailed construction site logistics plan and project schedule. The Preconstruction Manager will be the leader of the preconstruction team from the initial job setup through completion of GMP. To ensure that the project is set up and ready for the construction phase to the satisfaction of all. The primary goal is to convert all Preconstruction projects into Construction projects that have a high likelihood of success.
Technical Skills
- Work closely with the Estimator, Senior Estimator, Chief Estimator, Vice President of Estimating, Project Manager and Project Executive during the preconstruction phase of a project(s)
- Understanding of construction terminology, trades and project types
- Understanding of CPM schedules. Can communicate start date, finish date and specific trade dates
- Clear understanding of schedule logic and sequence
- Basic understanding of jobsite setup and site logistics requirements
- Understanding of constructability issues. Can identify and correct specific design details to be made more constructible
- Ability to research and identify Value Engineering opportunities during the various design phases of the Preconstruction effort
- Ability to solicit professional advice from the Subcontracting Community for specific design issues during
Preconstruction process
- Understands the differences between various delivery methods, i.e. budgets, competitive bids and negotiated projects
- Basic understanding of all aspects of the estimating process per coordinator checklist: a.) Job Setup / Review
b.) Bid Mail
c.) Bid Specific Information
d.) Advertising Bidding Projects e.) Preparing Bid Documents f.) Bid Day Preparation
g.) Post Bid items
- Thorough Understanding of trade CSI codes
- Understanding of plans and specifications
- Understands costs associated with bidding projects. (Bid Solicitation, Reprographics, Advertising, etc.)
- Ability to evaluate and maintain estimating job cost reports
- Basic understanding of WEO standard Subcontractor insurance requirements
- Ability to identify when owners requirements exceed WEO standard requirements and notifies estimating lead accordingly
- Understands owner’s Contract: AIA 101, AIA 111, AIA General Conditions to Contract, as it relates to potential cost implications
- Understands basics of WEO standard Master Subcontract Agreement “MSA” and its standard exhibits
Management Skills
- Be able to manage the Owner and Design Team during the Preconstruction process to the benefit of WEO
- Builds and creates strong Subcontractor relationships
- Build relationships with key existing Subcontractors and strive to establish new relationships
- Manage and participate in the creation of bid proposal packages in response to RFQ’s and RFP’s
- Make conscious effort to attend Subcontractor industry events to help broaden our Subcontractor relationships and to market WEO
- Review, comment and notify lead estimator of any nuances in Owner’s Prime Contract agreement
- Understands the “overlap” in job assignments, and shows initiative to go beyond his or her specific assignment to meet the team’s goals
- Clearly communicates to the Estimating Department to notify all bidders the project specific Payment and Performance Bond, Builders Risk, Owner Controlled Insurance Programs “OCIP”, and professional / environmental liability language requirements during the preconstruction / bid phase(s)
- Personal Attributes
- Effective written and verbal language communication skills
- Must be willing to lead during the Preconstruction phase of a project
- Must be willing to effectively push both WEO, Design Team and the Owner to meet their individual commitments to guarantee the success of a project(s)
- Work Efficiently – Allocates one’s own time efficiently; handles multiple demands and competing priorities; efficiently processes paperwork
- Establish Plans – Develops short and long range plans that are appropriately comprehensive, realistic, and effective in meeting goals; communicates planning efforts to the estimating project team
- Develop Systems and Processes – Identifies and implements effective processes and procedures for accomplishing work
- Takes initiative, strives for increased responsibility and has a desire to learn
- Shows emotional maturity, punctuality and dependability
- Motivate and contribute to the teamwork / morale of the project team
- Shows the desire and willingness to progress to the Senior Preconstruction Manager role and responsibilities
- Lead Courageously – Steps forward to address difficult issues; puts self on the line to deal with important problems; stands firm when necessary
- Foster Teamwork – Participates and fosters collaboration among team members and among teams
- Motivate Others – Encourages and empowers others to achieve; builds relationships; creates enthusiasm, a feeling of investment, and a desire to Excel
- Coach and Develops Others – Accurately assesses strengths and development needs of peers; gives timely, specific feedback and helpful coaching
- Champion Change – Challenges the status quo and champions new initiatives; acts as a catalyst of change and encourages others to change; paves the way for needed changes; manages implementation effectively
- Drive for Results – Drives for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency and drives issues to closure; persists despite obstacles and opposition
- Show Work Commitment - Sets high standards of performance; pursues aggressive goals and works hard to achieve them
- Establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with all (Owner, design professionals, various WEO departments, WEO project team, and subcontractors)
- Show alignment with and promotes WEO Corporate Values
- Four-year degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture or equivalent experience in a related field and at least 5-10 years minimum of relevant experience in the Construction Industry as a Project Superintendent, Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager, Estimator or equivalent
Broad understanding of construction administration and estimating processes, including contracts, construction documents, construction estimates, schedules and RFI’s
