Federal Preconstruction Lead

Federal Preconstruction Lead

Compensation Pay Range: $140,000-$160,000

Perini Management Services Inc., is seeking a Federal Preconstruction Lead at our office in Colorado Springs, CO.

About Perini Management Services

At home or abroad, our focus is on client satisfaction. Perini Management Services, Inc. is a full-service construction firm that knows how to get the job done, even under the most complex circumstances. We deliver diversified construction services including design-build to clients worldwide.

Our client-centered approach and competitive, enterprising spirit has yielded many longstanding partnerships throughout the world. We are a close-knit team of construction professionals eager to take on new challenges suited to our expertise. We are committed to working with clients to deliver the projects you need in the time you need it.

When federal agencies and multinational firms need a construction partner to respond to critical situations, they can count on Perini Management Services, Inc. We've provided design-build and design-bid-build construction for more than four decades, responding to disasters and supporting military operations around the globe.

Across the globe and the nation, a few notable projects include the US Coast Guard Maritime Patrol Hanger on Cape Cod, Security Barrier Systems, Lakenheath England; Seismic Repairs, Alcatraz Island; Ahwahnee Hotel Restoration, Yosemite National Park:USCG Hurricane Repairs, San Juan Puerto Rico; Air Force Academy Field House Renovation, Colorado Springs, CO;, and multiple security upgrades for U.S. Embassy's across the globe.

Description

As a Federal Preconstruction Lead at Perini Management Services, reporting to our Senior Vice President of Operations, you will become an essential part of the Company's preconstruction team by identifying and developing project opportunities, building preconstruction teams, advancing early stages of accelerated design build to budget projects, and developing estimate strategies and project approaches to deliver high probability project opportunities and assist with project capture. In this position, you will have the opportunity to:

• Initiate, maintain and develop owner, architect, engineer and subcontractor partner relationships to meet specific project and business development objectives.
• Take initiative in determining target project acquisition strategies, partnerships, and associated planning to facilitate project capture
• Collaborate with and support estimating department in the development of resources and pursuit of project opportunities
• Lead preconstruction efforts and teams, set project goals, manage multiple opportunities, and develop strategies for bidding and project success.
• Lead and coordinate development of preliminary designs and corresponding GMP project estimates for Federal accelerated design-build to budget projects.
• Define initial project scope and related key partner relationships necessary for responsible pursuit and project execution.
• Identify and engage subcontractors and then vet, qualify, and manage those subcontractors to assist in preparing bid packages and ensuring subcontractor coverage.
• Budget & Cost Control: Develop conceptual budgets and estimates for project opportunities and respective subcontractor scope of work.
• Assist in preparation of estimate, analyzing bids, and developing technical proposals.
• Create preconstruction and proposal schedules, set milestones, and manage timelines to meet federal deadlines.
• Identify, assess, and plan mitigation for project risks, including site-specific safety and quality control.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Serve as primary preconstruction contact, present findings, and manage expectations with federal clients, designers, and internal teams
• Ensure preconstruction strategy and planning adheres to stringent federal, DoD, and agency-specific regulations.
• Develop complex and detailed logistics plans for unusual and difficult projects.
• Assisting the marketing and business development departments in building and maintaining strategic relationships with federal agencies and participating in project pursuit interviews.
• Represent the company in industry functions, client development, site visits and marketing programming
• Analyze plans, specs, and identify potential construction challenges and constructability issues.
• Prepare detailed post award turnover packages and conduct thorough reviews with the construction team for seamless transition.
• Perform post-award preconstruction management, buyout, subcontracting, and development of preconstruction submittals.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience as Senior Project Manager or Preconstruction manager, with at least 5 years experience working with a Federal Construction firm.
• Advanced knowledge of construction industry with extensive experience developing project opportunity teams, approaches, and bidding strategies.
• Must be able to creatively apply innovative and effective procurement techniques to maximize competitiveness in project pursuits.
• Superior oral and written communication skills, strong organizational and interpersonal skills, decision-making ability, strong management and leadership skills.
• Experience with complex Federal & Design-Build projects (e.g., military bases, embassies). Design phase management / coordination experiences a preferred.
• Proficiency with estimating and project manager software (e.g., Sage, Timberline, Bluebeam, Procore, P6, MS Office, etc.).
• Strong understanding of construction means/methods and specific trades and ability to accurately determine subcontractor capabilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Frequent Travel required for pre-bid site visits, subcontractor networking, client engagement and coordination with home office estimating team.
• Experience with progressive design and GMP project estimating and/or execution preferred.

Perini Management Services builds extraordinary projects, and we need exceptional talent. Join us and together we will build the future

Equal Opportunity Employer