Ewi recruitment
The market leading infrastructure, water & energy recruiter is seeking Preconstruction Managers from a Water & Wastewater background to be based out of their clients Florida site locations
Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity to join a market leading contractor client that works in the water industry across the US. In this role, you will be responsible for all preconstruction activities on large volume water projects, including developing preliminary budgets, value engineering, preconstruction schedules, procurement plan, prequalification of subcontractors, detailed take-off and estimating, definition of bid package scopes, the subcontractor/supplier bidding process, evaluation of bids, presentation of detailed estimates of the work, evaluation of alternatives and comparative studies.
Job Responsibilities:
- Leads the Preconstruction phase effort and coordinates with the Project Director and Lead Estimator
- Ability to develop and/or manage the development of detailed estimates from conceptual to final design
- Participates in design review meetings. Leads and directs the design team during Pre-Construction. Monitors scope, cost, constructability, etc. during design development. Review design options and recommend the best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials
- Leads the pricing strategy effort, along with the proposal leader, and ensures the proposal team is clear on strategy and expectations
- Manages cost tracking during Preconstruction
- Leads and coordinates the Preconstruction Team
- Develop bid packages, manage subcontractor/vendor participation, bid level, and evaluate market pricing
- Build and maintain subcontractor and vendor relationships
- Reviews proposal milestone dates with the pricing team and tracks individual progress. Responsible for timeliness of estimate completion and communication to proposal leader
- Responsible for pricing clarifications
- Leads estimate, constructability, and value engineering reviews
- Assists with the development of the construction schedule
- Participates in developing responses to Requests for Proposals (RFP) or Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) submissions
- Trains Preconstruction personnel
- Demonstrated success in managing preconstruction pursuits
- Presents information to the client as needed
- Maintains historical pricing information
- Participates in proposal interviews, and presentations
- Demonstrated success in managing support staff
- Supports other department personnel as required
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in accredited construction-related curriculum, such as Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent
- 7 years of estimating experience with a preferred concentration in water/wastewater construction
Specific Knowledge, Skills, License, Certifications:
- Water & Wastewater Construction experience a must
- Experience in estimating, scheduling, budget/cost control, field supervision, financial reporting, client relationship, computer skills, interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and leadership skills
- Demonstrated success in managing construction projects/phases
- Ability to train others and monitor their work for quality and completeness
- Demonstrated success in managing support staff
- Knowledge of industry-standard bid practice, with design-build & CMAR delivery methods
Salary Package
The actual salary will be determined based on the candidate's knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.