Preconstruction Manager-Cold Storage

Overview

About Alston Construction: Alston Construction Company is a nationwide general contractor with more than 20 offices coast to coast. For 40 years we have been a partner, advisor, and responsible contractor for our clients. We specialize in general contracting, construction management, and design-build across industrial, commercial, healthcare, education, retail, and government projects. We value commitment, integrity, teamwork, and respect. Pay range is 150K to 175K DOE.

Title: Preconstruction Manager - Cold Storage Division
Office: Atlanta, GA

Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, prescription safety glasses, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance/AD&D, HSA, health FSA, dependent daycare FSA, EAP, 401(k) and Roth 401(k), after-tax Roth in-plan conversion; paid vacation and sick time, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, Tickets at Work, identity theft protection (family coverage), and more.

Job Summary

Responsible for assisting management in the general business operations by directing the preconstruction phase of projects, including daily management, supervision, coordination, and successful completion. The Preconstruction Manager also assists with business development. The goal is to provide thorough, accurate, and competitive proposals that result in the award of profitable projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Preconstruction Manager will perform the following duties and responsibilities:

• Use discretion and independent judgment to perform daily duties and resolve issues to minimize risk to the company.

Estimating

• Provide thorough, accurate, and competitive cost estimates through all design phases from concept to construction and permit documents.
• Identify value-engineered alternatives relating to construction methods, materials, schedule, and design.
• Determine proposal specifications and the scope of work by reviewing drawings, attending and/or managing bid and preconstruction meetings.
• Analyze and document cost data from historical projects, purchase orders, contracts, and cost reports for future use in estimates.
• Provide design assistance and cost data regarding project feasibility to the client, design professionals, and project team.
• Prepare bid packages and lead coordination on bid solicitation and RFPs.
• Develop scopes of work for sub-trades prior to and during bid solicitation.
• Perform takeoffs of multiple trades to minimize cost risks.
• Analyze proposals from subcontractors for cost, scope, and completeness to determine award of work.
• Identify and qualify new subcontractors to ensure sufficient qualified and financially sound options and to expand bid solicitation coverage.
• Negotiate price with clients and qualified subcontractors.
• Prepare preliminary project schedules during the preconstruction phase and assist the Superintendent with the contracted schedule prior to construction.
• Organize and lead the transition of the project cost estimate to the Project Manager.
• Assist the Project Manager with pricing and negotiating owner and subcontractor change orders.
• Maintain detailed records of working documents as backup for estimates, including design assumptions.
• Update and maintain subcontractor and design consultant databases.

Sales

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with prospective and current clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the company’s services to identify potential new clients and projects.
• Identify new work opportunities and advise leadership of potential projects with existing and new clients; lead or participate in pursuit of project leads.
• Conduct or participate in presentations to clients.
• Maintain a detailed pipeline of clients and projects in Prophet, including status of opportunities and analysis of wins/losses.

Other

• Provide assistance to Risk Management and leadership regarding potential contract, cost, construction feasibility, and insurance risks.
• Review subcontracts prior to issuance for compliance with documents and estimates.
• Manage design team through the development of permit documents.
• Make recommendations to improve business operations, increase client satisfaction, improve efficiency, and profitability.

This position will also require the following duties:

• Participate in applicable corporate meetings and forums.
• Other duties as assigned.

Safety

• Comply with safety policies, report suspected concerns, and support the company’s safety culture.
• Remain current in required safety training and certifications.
• Acknowledge and celebrate safe behaviors and actions of others.

Personal

• Adhere to the ethical standards of the company.
• Support diversity on projects and team; promote fair and equal treatment for all.
• Remain current in required training and certifications.
• Stay informed about industry changes, best practices, and construction technology.
• Continuously pursue opportunities to develop skills and performance.

Education, Experience, and Licensing/Certifications

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience estimating (conceptual and hard bid) for a general contractor.
• Equivalents considered for education/experience.
• Design-build experience on relevant project types.
• Experience in value-engineering.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance meeting liability coverage and a satisfactory driving record.
• OSHA 10-hour Certification.
• First Aid/CPR Certification.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to estimate costs and thorough knowledge of estimating techniques and cost control systems.
• Understanding of multiple project delivery types and contract delivery methods.
• Strong industry relationships and ability to identify profitable new business.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Ability to maximize profitability while meeting client needs and maintaining the firm’s standards and reputation.
• Independent judgment, initiative, and ability to work under minimal supervision and in a team.
• Understanding of sequencing and critical timelines; ability to read drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations, and ability to impart knowledge to others.
• Knowledge of sub-trades and their interrelationships.
• Excellent organization, time management, planning, and prioritization.
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions and work under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Professional demeanor and interpersonal skills for interfacing with clients, team members, subcontractors, vendors, and others.
• Ability to handle stress and negotiate effectively.
• Proficiency in computers and software: Phoenix, Word, Excel, Outlook, CMiC, estimating takeoff software (e.g., On-Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam), and cost estimating software (e.g., DESTINI Estimator).

Travel: This role may require extended hours and travel; evenings and weekends may be necessary.

Equal Opportunity: Alston Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer.