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Preconstruction Manager - Water/Wastewater

Garney Construction

GARNEY

A Preconstruction Manager position is available at Garney. In this position, you will ensure that the estimate includes the cost, time, materials, labor, and equipment required for the construction projects. You will also manage and plan projects through the design phase, including the tracking of documents and building a project plan. The Preconstruction Manager will work with their team to ensure efficient and continuous improvements in the estimating process.


WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

  • Track labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs throughout project lifecycles
  • Assist with schedules, scopes of work, logistics plans, constructability reviews, and risk mitigation strategies
  • Prepare conceptual and detailed estimates, self-perform estimates, and cost models
  • Identify and pursue bidding opportunities that support annual gross margin goals
  • Manage bid documents and ensure timely estimate development and submission
  • Review estimates for accuracy and collaborate with teams to refine pricing strategies
  • Organize and lead estimate preparation, pricing, scheduling, and customer submissions
  • Support cost coding processes and provide training as needed
  • Review contract documents, drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
  • Participate in alternative delivery pursuits, including Design-Build, CMAR, and PDB projects
  • Assist with project selection, bid strategy development, and pursuit planning
  • Lead multiple estimates simultaneously while coordinating estimating team assignments and deliverables
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
  • Experience with proposal types in various stages involving the design build, progressive design build, negotiated and CMAR projects
  • Thorough understanding of bonds, insurance, burden, etc. and how they affect bids and company risk/profit
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management skills
  • Experience using computer programs such as Microsoft Suite, Bluebeam, and Google Earth Pro
LET'S TALK THE PERKS!
  • Free medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans ($0 premiums)
  • Virtual doctor visits with no co-pay
  • Shares of company stock at no cost starting your first day
  • 401(k) plan with a 3.5% match
  • Student loan resources
  • Weekly paychecks
  • Paid time off
  • 8 paid holidays
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with a lump sum and matching contributions
  • Free life insurance and disability policy
  • Free access to healthcare coordinators
  • Counseling sessions with mental health professionals at no cost
  • Access to consultations with legal and financial professionals at no cost
  • Free programs assisting with weight loss, maternity health, prescriptions for chronic conditions, and more
  • 50% employee discount in the Garney apparel store

CONTACT US

If you are interested in the Preconstruction Manager position, please click APPLY NOW to submit your application. To view additional opportunities with Garney, visit careers.garney.com

If you have questions or would like more information, please email View email address on click.appcast.io and include the job location and requisition ID (listed below the job title at the top of the page) to ensure a prompt response. Please note that email inquiries are not a substitute for submitting an application. All openings listed are currently accepting candidates.


Garney and its subsidiaries are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Garney is a background screening, drug-free workplace. You may be required to complete a post-offer physical and a site-specific background check for this position .

Agency Disclaimer: A ll vendors must have a signed Garney Agreement, authorized by the Executive Team, to receive payment for any placement. Verbal or written commitments made by anyone other than a member of the Executive Team will not be considered binding. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Garney or submitted to employees outside of the Recruiting Team will be deemed the property of Garney. In such cases, Garney will not be obligated to pay any placement fees.

THE BENEFITS OF WORKING AT GARNEY

Free medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans ($0 premiums)

Virtual doctor visits with no co-pay

Shares of company stock at no cost starting your first day

401(k) plan with a 3.5% match

Student loan resources

Weekly paychecks

Paid time off

8 paid holidays

Health Savings Account (HSA) with a lump sum and matching contributions

Free life insurance & disability policy

Free access to healthcare coordinators

Counseling sessions with mental health professionals at no cost

Access to consultations with legal/financial professionals at no cost

Free programs assisting with weight loss, maternity health, prescriptions for chronic conditions, and more

50% employee discount in the Garney apparel store

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