Preconstruction Manager

Do you want to be an employee-owner? This company is a 100% employee-owned and family-focused commercial construction general contractor with over 70 years of experience. This company provides a dynamic environment where each individual is challenged to be his or her best, and we are continually searching for goal-driven candidates to join our team. We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and encourage those with a wide range of backgrounds to inquire about our job opportunities.

Core Values:

• FAMILY comes first
• SERVICE to others
• PURPOSE in everything we do
• DEPENDABILITY to do what's right
• ENJOYMENT of our work

The Difference:

We offer a variety of unique perks for our employee-owners:

• Main working hours of 8:00-5:00 Monday-Friday
• Career-advancement programs
• Company-sponsored outings and events

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Environmental Engineering or similar
• At least 10 years of relevant experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience involving preconstruction
• DBIA Certification preferred or ability to obtain within first year of employment
• Experience with water and wastewater treatment facilities and ability to interpret related strongly preferred
• Experience with municipal/public infrastructure procurement processes and delivery methods including CMaR and Design-Build preferred
• Knowledge of equipment procurement and coordination for treatment/process systems preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced computer experience with proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Ability to objectively coach employees through complex issues
• Must be able to contain confidential information
• Excellent attention to detail
• Work well in an office team environment
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction

How will you Build Your Future With Us?

This company is seeking a reliable, goal-driven candidate to fill our preconstruction manager position in Ames, IA. This position is responsible in developing, improving and leading the preconstruction process for design-build and construction manager at-risk projects, with a primary focus on water and wastewater treatment facilities. This position will serve as the team/company expert as it relates to preconstruction contracting, estimating, constructability and delivery strategies.

Essential duties and responsibilities for the position are as follows:

• Adhere to, enforce and support company safety program
• Evaluate subcontractors and suppliers to ensure they meet or exceed this companies standards for the project
• Document project changes and correspondence through email and mail correspondence through the preconstruction phase
• Anticipate & address issues and understand how work performance & timeliness effects the achievement of goals
• Evaluate constructability, operational impacts, sequencing constraints, and shutdown planning associated with active water/wastewater treatment facilities and utility systems
• Identify and mitigate risks related to underground utilities, treatment process systems, environmental regulations, and owner operational continuity
• Assist Project Manager with the buyout process
• Ensure profit objectives are met by ensuring schedules and budgets are achieved
• Negotiate and estimate favorable and timely change orders that produce results, protect this companies interests and satisfy the owner and architect
• Assist in the development of conceptual and detailed estimates for water/wastewater treatment process systems, underground utilities, concrete structures, pumping systems, and associated infrastructure.
• Understand market conditions, equipment lead times, and procurement strategies specific to municipal water and wastewater construction
• Design Support & Field Involvement
• Facilitate correspondence with the owner and design team
• Assist project manager with scheduling and conducting design meetings (if design-build)
• Assist project manager with scheduling and conducting team meetings to review design status, budget status and overall progression of the project
• Include and involve the field operations manager, safety specialist and/or anticipated superintendent as needed throughout the preconstruction process
• Coordinate with design engineers, equipment vendors, and operations staff regarding treatment processes, phasing plans, shutdowns, and startup requirements
• Participate in constructability reviews for treatment facilities, process piping, electrical/instrumentation systems, and operational sequencing
• Manage project through Procore and any other required project management software
• Assist with setting, communicating and tracking project goals
• Support customer relationship building with owners by balancing the needs of this company with the customer expectations around schedule, quality and cost
• Develop a clear and complete understanding of the construction project by reviewing plans, documents and proposed cost information
• Plan ahead to work efficiently by creating a sound completion plan leading the project team to establish priorities, schedule activities and timeframes, develop clear and measurable progress benchmarks and assign responsibilities
• Guide the project by keeping the big picture in mind & making sound decisions
• Ensure timely construction project starts consistent with preconstruction plans and owner needs
• Produce clear and complete planning information including timely and detailed owner meeting minutes and look-ahead schedules
• Use this companies policies and procedures through use and reference of preconstruction process manuals
• Contribute to swift and smooth project transition from preconstruction to construction phase
• Lead the project team through preconstruction abiding by and following the contract requirements
• Lead preconstruction efforts for water and wastewater treatment projects including process coordination, phasing, operational continuity, and regulatory considerations
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of water/wastewater treatment methods, equipment systems, utility coordination, and municipal owner expectations
• Coordinate early procurement strategies for long-lead treatment equipment, process systems, and specialty subcontractors
• Process Development & Improvement
• Ensure this companies processes follow current CMaR preconstruction Iowa law
• Development of new and/or improvement of existing preconstruction processes
• Research and learn industry best practices regarding preconstruction processes
• Assist with developing, implementing and utilizing preconstruction services fee estimating process
• Assist BD with development and submission of RFQ’s
• Lead the development and submission of RFP’s including developing and leading the presentation process
• Develop and improve estimating, scheduling, and preconstruction processes specific to water/wastewater treatment and utility infrastructure projects
• Maintain awareness of industry trends, treatment technologies, delivery methods, and regulatory requirements impacting municipal water/wastewater construction

At this company, we attribute our success to the investment and retention of our quality employees. This company values its employees and offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive pay with weekly direct deposit
• Work/Life balance – paid time off, holidays, volunteer time off, parental leave, and bereavement
• 100% Employee Owned, you can become an employee-owner after only one year of service!
• Competitive benefits – including medical, dental and vision, flexible spending account, and disability
• Company-paid life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education
• Personalized career path
• Employee assistance program