Preconstruction ManagerMCI Talent Group — Overland Park, Kansas9 days ago

Preconstruction Manager Our client, a highly respected construction company in the Kansas City Market, is seeking a Preconstruction Manager. Overall Objectives / Responsibilities Assist with the preconstruction and estimating process by creating and maintaining policies, processes, and procedures for the preconstruction services and estimating department. Manage and/or assist in the preconstruction and estimating process from inception through project handoffs to the Project Management Staff. Participate in the quantity take‑off and bid processes. Recommend software and tools required for efficient, accurate estimation. Work closely with Project Managers to transition projects. Collaborate with architects and owners during the preconstruction and estimating process. Create a project schedule with the Superintendent and Project Manager and ensure the project budget and schedules are met. Assist in making decisions that demonstrate full knowledge of the project and bind together the diverse elements that lead to a successful project. Prepare and assemble bids and proposals for different contract types (Lump Sum, Guaranteed Maximum Price [GMP], Cost Plus, etc.). Support constructability reviews through communication with the project team, designers, and subcontractor market. Key Qualifications Strong, proven background in all facets of preconstruction and estimating. Excellent grasp of managing multiple responsibilities in a fast‑paced environment, cost controls, estimating, and collection abilities. Outstanding memory and retention capabilities; able to set priorities, evaluate schedules, and eliminate project conflicts. Results‑oriented with the ability to measure, initiate, and implement work by external parties that meet the project schedule. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently. Familiarity with control software, including Excel, Word, Buzz Bid, and Microsoft Project. Valid driver’s license. Minimum Skills and Qualifications Focus and learn the company’s core business strategies (Focus 15, Core Values, Processes, Procedures and Policies). Develop estimates and learn estimating processes from conceptual estimating through final construction documents and bidding. Utilize estimating software for bid solicitations (Building Connected), quantity survey (Buzz Bid), bid tabulations (Building Connected/Microsoft Excel), and developing estimates (Microsoft Excel). Develop preliminary project schedules using Microsoft Project. Develop budgets and bid clarifications using Microsoft Word. Attend and assist in budget/bid presentations to clients. Assist in “buyout” of projects upon final GMP approvals. Write and develop bid packages/subcontractor scopes of work using Microsoft Word and Building Connected. Attend prebid meetings and site visits to better understand all facets of the construction process. Utilize ProCore for project management and estimating. Attend networking events to meet clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to develop relationships in the local market. Pursue opportunities for development, including outside education, workshops, etc. Assist in further developing estimating policies and procedures, including project tracking, historical tracking, and bid package/scoping development. Physical Demands / Conditions Requirements Ability to work additional hours as necessary to maintain project schedules. Ability to travel as necessary. Physical ability to review construction sites in all phases of construction. Physical ability to make presentations and participate in meetings both on the construction site and in an office setting. Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, drive a vehicle, and sit in a constricted space for several hours at a time. Ability to see, hear, and speak; specific abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision. Education Bachelor’s degree from a four‑year college or university in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management/Administration, or a related field. Employment Type Full‑time, Construction Project Management; location: Kansas City Market. #J-18808-Ljbffr Overland Park Chamber of Commerce