Preconstruction Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are hiring for a Preconstruction Manager at our Corporate Office in Madison, WI!

Stevens Construction Corp. is a commercial general contractor with self-performed trades of concrete, carpentry, and prefabricated walls. We specialize in the new construction of various commercial, multi-unit, and mixed-use buildings.

Why Stevens? Our teams are successfully built using our four core values: Excellence, Integrity, Enriching Lives and Relationship Driven. We work to perform at our best in all that we do while treating one another with respect, creating strong relationships and producing excellent results.

The Preconstruction Manager is responsible for all functions and management associated with Preconstruction and Estimating of current and future projects. This position has the overall responsibility for the successful delivery of preconstruction services to our clients from conceptual estimating through contract execution and handoff to Construction Operations.

• Manage the preconstruction process with Owner, design team and subcontractors/suppliers from concept level through contract execution.
• Build and maintain detailed estimates from concept through contract.
• Estimate self-performed trades such as cast-in-place concrete, rough framing & finish carpentry.
• Track scope change and value engineering items throughout the design process.
• Review all project specifications, drawings, geotechnical information, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Manage the design-build MEP trades through preconstruction process.
• Prepare and send out Bid Documents.
• Consolidate all risk and opportunities for the overall project cost.
• Review all final estimate packages to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to formal quotation.
• Present project estimates and budgets to Clients and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with clients and design teams to maintain project budgets.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships at the highest ethical standards with clients, design teams, subcontractors and other team members.
• Ensure project turnover from Preconstruction to Construction Operations is done properly with all information transferred clearly and efficiently.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently and at different stages of preconstruction.
• Takes initiative in Business Development.

Requirements:

• 5+ years' experience working for a commercial general contractor, construction management firm, or engineering firm, estimating projects in excess of $30M
• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or related degree
• Strong in-person, and written communication skills
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and coworkers

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay
• Company vehicle compensation options
• Company cell phone and laptop
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• 401(k) +match (Roth and Traditional options)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Annual Bonus
• Company Sponsored Events

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer