Preconstruction Manager - Federal

Federal Project Preconstruction Manager

In this role, you will be responsible for all preconstruction activities on Federal projects, including developing preliminary budgets, value engineering, preconstruction schedules, procurement plan, prequalification of subcontractors, detailed take-off and estimating, the definition of bid package scopes, the subcontractor / supplier bidding process, evaluation of bids, presentation of detailed estimates of the work, evaluation of alternatives, and comparative studies.

Your responsibilities will include :

• Active Participation in Pursuits
• Participates in interviews and interview preparation while in project pursuit
• Assists the Project Director and Marketing Department in preparation of responses to RFPs and RFQs
• Management of Preconstruction Process
• Ability to develop conceptual estimates at an early design stage
• Prepares qualifications and assumptions that align with the contractual requirements of the project
• Assists the Project Director on pursuits during the preconstruction period
• Participates in design and coordination meetings, assisting the Project Director with the maintenance of the action and scope tracking logs
• Responsible for the cost tracking log between design deliverables and during cost value analysis exercises
• Reviews the project construction schedule and participates in construction methods development
• Adheres to contractual requirements and strategically meets overall goals by understanding preconstruction and construction contracts
• Responsible for leading the Preconstruction Team and pricing
• Responsible for the development and coordination of estimates and best value cost analysis studies
• Responsible for evaluation of subcontractor pricing
• Reviews the project documents and provides evaluations of the risk elements
• Assists the Project Director with the development of the Risk Register
• Assists with or may lead the subcontractor bidding strategy, solicitation, and bid packages
• Reviews project documents for cost-effectiveness, methods of construction, and value alternatives
• Responsible for reviewing and analyzing complex bills of materials, assessing labor productivity and labor costs, researching vendors, and understanding manufacturing and construction costs
• Performs productivity analysis of cost estimates, and prepares contingency, escalation, and reconciliations for estimates
• Represents Haskell to subcontractors through management of the estimating process, including solicitation of bids and constructability input
• Coordinates bid efforts, processing RFI's, and interfacing between bidding community
• Prepares and submits contract documents for legal and risk reviews
• Prepares qualifications and assumptions when needed for lump sum deliverable projects
• Leads internal Haskell estimate review and bid process team meetings
• Responsible for final assembly of estimate for presentation to the owner
• Develops the project budget, working closely with the operations management team
• Participates in constructability reviews
• Participates in quality control reviews
• Participates in project construction schedule reviews
• Aids field operations with change order pricing as needed
• Ensures a detailed and smooth bid turnover from the bid team to the construction project team
• Assists in the development and training of other preconstruction staff
• Represents Haskell with subcontractors through management of the preconstruction process
• Assists project team with subcontract negotiations and buyout

Education / Experience :

To thrive in this role, you'll need :

At Haskell, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, professional development opportunities, and more. Join us and be part of a team where your contributions make a difference.

Environmental Factors and / or Physical Requirements :

While performing the duties of this job, this position is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, and arm, hand and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application / form information. The associate frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities :

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status.

Haskell will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessities. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

Haskell is a Drug-Free Workplace.