Preconstruction Manager - Commercial Construction

Preconstruction Manager (Detroit, MI)

Work for a premier mid-sized general contractor that is based out of Detroit with a focus on Industrial, Warehouse/Distribution, Office, Hospitality, Retail, Healthcare, & Brownfield projects. Due to a strong pipeline, they are immediately seeking an experienced and driven Preconstruction Manager to lead their team of estimators on projects across Michigan alongside their Sr. Vice President working on projects anywhere from $15M - $100M. This well-structured company offers proper support, a family-like feel, and a flexible working opportunity.

The Preconstruction Manager (Detroit, MI) will:

• Prepare subcontracts, change orders, change directives, and work orders for review and action related to construction project administration.
• Maintain project files, insurance, and other requirements in accordance with established procedures.
• Assist with and attend when required, subcontractor progress, project team, and stakeholder meetings, distribute documents. These meetings may be on-site or in the office.
• Provide support to preconstruction & estimating teams (e.g., meeting minutes, take-off, permit applications, subcontractor solicitation).
• Collect and organize project materials and maintain project files and job folders throughout preconstruction
• Adherence and active participation in Oliver / Hatcher's ISO Quality Program
• Lead GC, CM, GMP and Design-Build bid opportunities up to $10 million
• Subcontractor procurement and buyout
• Understands and manages value engineering exercises.
• Reviews plans for consistency and accuracy.
• Manages all levels of take-offs and can apply unit prices.
• Levels/scopes trades as part of a bid team on larger type projects as GC/CM
• General understanding of contract types
• Understands typical scope of work delineation (writing scopes and level bids)
• Ability to call subs for coverage.
• Develops and maintains excellent subcontractor/vendor relations.
• Develop and expand bid lists
• ITB prep and send
• Set up and define bid packs
• Quantity take offs with OSC and or BluebeamCreate logistics plans where necessary
• Develop bid scope summaries
• Develop long lead issues list
• Review bidding documents for completeness and accuracy Qualify subcontract/consultant proposals
• Run buy-out matrix until turnover.
• Negotiate and write subcontracts.
• Manage all RFIs through buy-out.
• Work with operations on buy-out Documentation Management

Contracts:

• Write, review, and approval subcontractor scopes of work
• Review and provide comment on Construction Contracts
• Provide feedback, suggestions, and input on client contract usage

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Preconstruction Manager (Detroit, MI) will have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related
• Mid-Level to Senior Position 4-5+ years of preconstruction with commercial construction projects
• Capability to assist in the lead of project pursuits in multiple market sectors including Commercial, Industrial, manufacturing, warehouse & distribution, and mixed-use
• Demonstrated knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, market conditions, and trade practices
• Knowledge of estimating and quantity takeoff software
• Experience leading Preconstruction meetings
• Previous supervisory experience managing and mentoring junior staff
• Knowledge of work breakdown structures, CSI divisions, and Uniformat estimating formats.
• Must demonstrate and model OHC's core values

A potential offer for Preconstruction Manager (Detroit, MI) would look like:

• Base Salary of $130,000 - $160,000 based off of experience
• Large bonus potential including end of year & per project bonus (up to 30% of salary)
• Company Truck or Truck Allowance
• Gas Card
• 4-5 weeks of PTO
• 6% 401K match
• HSA program
• 100% covered individual Healthcare
• Opportunity to grow into Chief Estimator role
• Maternity / Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Team Member Referral Bonus
• Team Building Activities
• Mentorship program
• Fitbit Wellness Program
• Summer Hours
• Work From Home Policy
• Years of Service Recognition & Excellent Service Awards
• Lunch and Learn Education Events
• Charitable Events
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)