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Senior Preconstruction Manager Job Description: A Senior Preconstruction Manager is responsible for leading and managing multiple projects working with a team of preconstruction managers, and shared team resources to deliver exceptional deliverables to our clients. In his/her duty they will be responsible for the day to day execution to provide preconstruction services from initial program design phase until final construction documents are complete for assigned projects. This may include feasibility studies, budget estimates from conceptual design to final bidding, comparative studies, value engineering and presentation of the same to both internal and external clients. As a leader, a senior preconstruction manager should lead by example and personify The HITT Way.
Education/ Years of Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field, preferred
At least (7) years of related commercial construction work experience
Has been the lead preconstruction manager on several projects
Has led others as team leader and has worked to develop and coach others
Direction, Supervision & Authority: This position typically reports to the Vice President of Preconstruction or Preconstruction Executive
This position directly supervises preconstruction managers, assistant managers and project engineers
Provide complete services to our Clients and Operations teams described above with minimal oversight
Senior Preconstruction Managers will lead multiple project teams in all aspects of bid and budget deliverables
This position will participate in the hiring and termination process
Skills/Abilities: Software proficiency
Microsoft Office Suite, with high level of proficiency using Excel
On Screen Take-off (OST)
Adobe products, including Bluebeam
Resource to clients and design teams to positively promote HITT Preconstruction advantages
Provide complete preconstruction services to our clients and operations team with minimal oversight
Prepare and analyze pricing proposals to include current market and regional conditions, historical data, material escalation, internal estimate and subcontractor input in order to provide complete and accurate estimates to our clients
Successfully manage the design and preconstruction phase with all stakeholders including owners, design team, consultants and HITT operations to move the project into the construction phase
Presentation and interviews with clients, including strategic preparation
Fully understand all building systems and opportunities to control or reduce costs
Understand construction drawings and specifications and identify missing elements to provide complete proposals
Understand project scheduling (P6), phasing and logistical planning of projects
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Understand geotechnical reports
Understand Building Code and LEED Requirements
Qualities & Attributes: Leadership - is a leader and knowledge holder of the projects
Decision-making – facilitates the decision-making process
Positive attitude & Passion – exhibits a can-do, positive attitude and passion for construction and our industry
Self-motivated and proactive – takes initiative and seeks responsibility
Integrity - behaves consistently with The HITT Way
Self-development – seeks continuous improvement of knowledge and abilities
Quality – has ability to recognize quality and implements HITT and contractual quality standards
Flexibility – is flexible with the ever-changing world of technology, design, means and methods and can "roll with the punches" the construction world produces
Teamwork and Collaboration – can work collaboratively with people of various backgrounds and styles
Customer service-oriented and is committed to going above the "normal" call of duty
Coaches, trains and educates preconstruction team members
Client Relationships – able to sustain existing client relationships and develop new client relationships
Time Management – understands and knows what tasks are more important than others and what needs to be solved immediately and what can wait; helps others prioritize
Respectful – is punctual, engaged/focused, and respectful of others
HITT Contracting, Inc. is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer providing opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQ+ individuals are encouraged to apply. HITT Contracting, Inc. promotes a drug-free workplace.