Collaborative Delivery Preconstruction Manager

Collaborative Delivery Preconstruction Manager Palm Beach Gardens, FL Office, 5210 Hood Rd., Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America Primary Responsibilities Support proposal development, RFQs, and RFP responses. Participate in client interviews and presentations. Establish and maintain strong municipal owner and engineer relationships. Lead coordination between engineering and estimating teams during design phase. Review drawings, geotechnical reports, and specifications for constructability. Identify and mitigate project risks early in the design process. Provide structured and meaningful constructability comments. Solicit and coordinate subcontractor and supplier participation. Develop and coordinate GMP budgets and bid packages. Maintain preconstruction schedules in P6 and align with operations for construction planning. Lead milestone and stakeholder coordination meetings. Track preconstruction financials, including internal and external costs. Provide innovation and value engineering solutions to maintain budget and objectives. Ensure understanding and compliance with municipal funding requirements. Partner with operations to ensure a seamless transition into construction. Utilize strategic account planning and CRM tools, such as Monday.com. Identify and develop new business opportunities and clients, expanding the company’s profile and market reach. Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, engineering consultants, subcontractors, and material suppliers. Propose and foster strategic partnerships with engineering firms, including potential competitors. Evaluate existing partnerships to identify future business opportunities. Manage key client relationships while working to establish new ones. Collaborate with sales, marketing, customer service, and client relationship management teams. Develop and strengthen internal and external relationships to support increased lead generation and market share. Monitor emerging markets and industry trends; recommend new services as needed. Contribute to the development of long-term objectives and strategic plans for the Charlotte region. Research and identify new markets; travel to vendor sites, distribution centers, and other relevant locations. Identify and coordinate sponsorship opportunities, including nonprofit engagements. Conduct webinars and presentations to elevate brand and product visibility. Lead the preparation and submission of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) from potential partners and clients. Represent Wharton-Smith as an ambassador by actively participating in local, state, and national water organizations, and attend relevant conferences and industry events. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, Engineering, or a related field required. Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience may be considered. Continued professional development in estimating, collaborative delivery methods, and project controls is encouraged. 7+ years of experience in municipal Water/Wastewater construction or design. Prior experience as a Project Manager on municipal Water/Wastewater projects. D em demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with owners, engineers, and operations teams. Strong understanding of municipal Water/Wastewater construction practices. Experience with CMAR, Progressive Design-Build, or other collaborative delivery models. Ability to identify scope gaps and cost exposures. Proficiency with scheduling software (P6 preferred) and cost management systems. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability Wharton-Smith provides equal opportunity to qualified disabled veterans, Pre-JVA special disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities to online application systems by making reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access for submitting to job openings. (i.e., wheelchair accessibility, website accessibility, etc). #J-18808-Ljbffr Wharton-Smith, Inc.