Preconstruction Manager

Role Description

The Pre-Construction Manager is responsible for running major projects with the capabilities and personality to develop new business opportunities with new and existing customers.

• Maintain thorough project details list that describes the project “trail.”
• Plan and organize a project. Also known as a “Pursuit Leader.”
• Understand company’s philosophy and systems.
• Understand objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within boundaries of corporate policies.
• Maintain liaison with prime client and A/E to facilitate construction activities.
• Represent the company in project meetings.
• Supervise the preparation of any and all pricing quotations for presentation to the prime customer.
• Manage financial aspects of contracts to protect the company’s interest and simultaneously maintain good relationship with the client.
• Assume additional responsibilities as directed by corporate executives.

The duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing and other duties will be assigned based on the position's role within the business unit.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of construction technology, scheduling, equipment and methods required.
• Must possess excellent communication skills with owners, architects, and design consultants.
• Thorough understanding of various types of design projects and concepts including: design build, design assist, IPD, Lean and LEED.
• Must be a self-starter.
• Ability to make independent decisions and recommendations which can greatly affect profitability of assigned area.
• Knowledge of Northwest and Portland Metro area construction markets would be a plus.
• Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.); Oracle preferred.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, changing priorities as necessary.
• Ability to work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude.
• Effective oral and written communication skills as required for the position.
• Ability to be self-motivated, proactive and an effective team player.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, both management and staff alike, vendors, clients, and others.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or other related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years experience in construction industry; electrical contractor preferred.
• Can be a combination of education, training and relevant experience.

Travel

• Position is remote with travel to jobsites.
• Up to 50% travel required.

Working Conditions

• General work environment – sitting for long periods, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, bending.
• Work is conducted primarily indoors with varying environmental conditions such as fluorescent lighting and air conditioning.
• Noise level is usually low to medium; it can be loud on the jobsite.
• Occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs.

Benefits

• ESOP – Employee Stock Ownership.
• 401 K.
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement.
• 17 PTO days per year plus 10 paid holidays.
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance.
• Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance.
• Disability Income Protection Insurance.
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care).
• Charitable Giving Match with our Rosendin Foundation.