Preconstruction Manager

Preconstruction Manager

GCS-SIGAL seeks out challenging, rewarding projects, and creative problem solvers to help us build them. We specialize in general contracting, pre-construction, design-build, and sustainable construction. We take on a variety of projects including base building, renovation, historic modernization, and tenant interior construction.

Position Overview

The Preconstruction Manager (PCM) at GCS-SIGAL utilizes their well-rounded construction experience to scope, estimating, and bidding construction projects lead the bidding for both conceptual and hard-bid estimates, including creation or review of conceptual drawings, budgets, preliminary schedules, value engineering, and constructability reviews for a variety of project types.

Position Functions

Position functions include, but are not limited to the following:

Lead pursuits through the preconstruction process, from contract, to turnover, to operations

Coordinate RFP responses and pursuits with Estimating, Marketing, and Operations teams

Bring new pursuits to GCS-SIGAL

Provide value engineering suggestions and guidance to project teams

Collaborate with in-house and out-of-house subject matter experts

Prepare/Review detailed scope sheets for trade contractor bidding

Perform quantity take-offs and scope sheets for a variety of building components and systems

Review and analyze trade contractor proposals for price, scope, and fit for the project

Collaborate with estimating team to ensure complete and accurate budget development

Develop and/or QC project schedules during the preconstruction phase

Oversee preparation of owner deliverables (e.g. GMP summaries, Qualifications, Allowances)

Identify key decisions needed from project stakeholders to maintain project schedules

Understand and lead the permitting process

Communicate clearly and affectively to clients, architects, owners, and subcontractors

Prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for projects by analyzing project drawings, specifications, and RFP's

Prepare conceptual estimates and budgets for multiple upcoming projects

Analytically review project documents to develop well-written RFIs and identify potential scope gaps and design omissions

Develop subcontractor relationships by attending industry networking events and visiting individual subcontractor offices to develop and maintain relationships

Assist operations with change orders and proposal development

Evaluate bid specifications and drawings

Attend pre-bid meetings and/or site visits

Participate in the interview process as required by some projects for award

Maintain qualified subcontractor bidders list

Minimize job costs by communicating scopes of work with subcontractors and vendors

Identify potential project risks

Work closely with the marketing department to prepare RFP responses

Develop and manage new and existing clients by providing them with value through preconstruction efforts

Experience/Education

Bachelor's degree or related experience

5+ years of experience in estimating or preconstruction commercial construction projects

Deep understanding of Budget/Estimate organization and the project life cycle in the commercial construction market

Familiarity with the DC metro AEC market

Experience with K-12, multifamily, and Design-Build projects

Knowledge, Skills, & Strengths

Able to present pricing information to clients

Able to quickly assemble Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) budgets for clients

Desire to build strong relationships with local trade partners and design consultants

Able to use quantity take-off software

Able to organize and lead productive meetings with stakeholders, design teams, and subcontractors to move projects forward

Strong attention to detail

Able to proactively identify and solves challenges

Highly organized with an ability to oversee multiple projects and ensure deadlines are met

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Leverages leadership skills to set strategies and drive projects to completion

Proven ability to multi-task in a high volume, time sensitive, and deadline driven environment

Knowledgeable of principles of architecture, engineering, and construction

Strong technical, documentation, and communication skills

Ability to work in a team environment

Ability to read specifications, plan designs, and details

Knowledge of the RFP and bidding processes

Math and analytical skills regarding cost and pricing

Working knowledge of Procore, construction project management software

Proficient with Microsoft office particularly Microsoft Excel

Experience interfacing with clients, architects, owners, and subcontractors

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Must be able to access and navigate active construction sites (PPE provided)

GCS-SIGAL offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and 401k plan.

GCS-SIGAL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment background check