The Opportunity
The Preconstruction Manager is responsible for leading projects from the initial call, managing budgets, value engineering, communication, scheduling, and procurement. This role requires balancing multiple projects and client expectations, ensuring a smooth transition to the Operations Team. Essential functions include participating in pre-aware strategies, overseeing 3D coordination, and developing industry relationships, with a requirement of 7-10 years of electrical contracting or MEP coordination experience.
Pre-Award Strategies
- Participate in pre-award strategies associated with the RFP and required interview.
- Lead contact for all internal and external communications.
- Manage meetings, emails, tasks, and notetaking.
Project Budgeting and Estimation
- Prepare project budgets/estimates from conceptual to final contract amount in coordination with the estimating team.
- Collaborate with 3D coordination to ensure BIM Success and full prefabrication utilization.
- Maintain historical cost information to leverage on future pursuits.
- Participate in the final project success strategy, including constructability options, setting the final contract amount, long lead item procurement, and construction schedule input.
Relationship Management
- Develop and maintain relationships with industry contacts.
- Collaborate with clients and internal teams to align project goals.
Required Skills/Abilities
- Excellent attention to detail and professional communication skills.
- Strong work ethic with excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, working well under pressure with minimum supervision.
- Ability to work well in a collaborative environment.
Education and Experience
- 7-10 years of electrical contracting experience or MEP coordination.
- In-depth knowledge of construction principles:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Must be self-motivated, curious, and flexible to accommodate the ever-changing environment.
Reporting Structure:
- The Preconstruction Project Manager reports to the Director of Preconstruction.
Westphal & Company is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.