Preconstruction
Manager
Coakley and Williams Construction have been building the DMV
for more than 60 years. Our experience includes life science facilities,
multifamily, education, & hospitality projects, distribution centers,
industrial facilities, major municipal buildings, and corporate interiors. We
operate with the Build Mindset that every action we take contributes to
building something, and what we're building goes beyond structures and spaces.
We build trust, partnerships, careers & so much more - through every one of
our interactions.
Summary
The Preconstruction
Manager is responsible for assisting in securing new work, including, but not
limited to; representing Preconstruction in client meetings, strengthening
client relationships, presenting bid strategies, identifying, and mitigating
risk, mentoring Preconstruction Engineers, and Interns, and assisting in
developing procedures to improve productivity.
Responsibilities
- Securing new work aligning with profitability guidelines, while
addressing and managing risks.
- Cultivate and reinforce business relationships with Owners,
Architects/Engineers, Construction Managers, and Subcontractors for future
opportunities.
- Actively engage in industry organizations, representing the Company
at networking events, career fairs, and trade shows.
- Lead or participate in bid pursuits and preconstruction
assignments, involving communication with clients, interpreting plans,
performing quantity surveys, generating estimates and scopes of work, creating
bid lists, analyzing sub bids, and handling bid clarifications and value
engineering.
- Mentor less experienced Preconstruction team members by offering
guidance, answering questions, and sharing experiential knowledge.
- Collaborate with team and senior leaders on bid strategy.
- Coordinate with Operations as required for the success of the bid
/project.
- Stay informed about the market, including cost and price trends,
competition behavior, and owners' contractor selection criteria.
- Possess knowledge of the local subcontractor market, making
informed judgments in subcontractor selection for bids or estimates.
- Lead or participate in preconstruction meetings and presentations,
defending estimates, collaborating with stakeholders, and managing client
expectations.
- Lead or participate in post-bid reviews with owners, coordinating
with senior leaders on negotiation parameters.
- Contribute to proposing, implementing, and enforcing new policies
and procedures to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the
Preconstruction department.
Basic
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Business,
Engineering, or Related field.
- At least two (2) years of experience in estimating/Preconstruction
on projects from one (1) to twenty (20) Million Dollars.
- Fluency in Microsoft Office.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and
demands.
Preferred Qualifications
- 1+ year of experience with Bluebeam.
- 1+ year of experience communicating directly with Owners and
Architects.
Coakley
& Williams Construction is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex,
race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability,
genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender
identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veterans'
status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state,
or local law. Coakley & Williams Construction promotes a drug-free
workplace.
Coakley & Williams Construction will not
sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
No agencies, please.
For
technical support or questions about Coakley & Williams Construction's
recruiting process, please send an email to jobs@coakleywilliams.com.