[Hiring] Preconstruction Manager @Granite Construction

Role Description

This position is responsible for managing preconstruction coordinators within the group and ensuring support for those within the business units.

• Manage identifying needs, developing resources, and implementing preconstruction processes tailored to ensure the needs of the procurement at the project level.
• Support throughout the project life cycle (pursuit, preconstruction, and construction), predominantly on alternative procurement projects such as:
  • Design-Build (DB)
  • Construction Manager/General Construction (CMGC)
  • Construction Management At-Risk (CMAR)
  • General Contractor/Construction Manager (GCCM)
  • Progressive Design-Build (PDB)
• Manage a team of direct and indirect reports on projects and in regional businesses to develop and implement best practices, systems, and procedures that increase profitability and reduce risk.
• Advise the project team of the project’s prime contract, supporting documents, schedules, and budget to ensure compliance and efficient execution throughout all phases of the project.
• Evaluate the Company’s needs for preconstruction resources, tools, and processes to increase capture rates and profitability on alternative procurement projects.
• Provide guidance and support to Project Executives and Preconstruction Coordinators regarding alternative procurement strategy and proposal development.
• Monitor usage, promote through training, and provide recommendations for existing and emerging preconstruction software/programs.
• Represent the Company at regional and national conferences, meetings, and associations for best practices.
• Assign and allocate resources to projects and project pursuits throughout the company.
• Manage budgets for preconstruction support that align with the Company’s strategic plan.
• Develop and maintain relationships with engineering partners, owners, and industry partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, Civil Engineering or Engineering Management preferred
• Registered Professional Engineering preferred
• Master’s degree preferred

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in heavy civil construction or design management
• Management or supervisory experience required
• Previous experience on multiple alternative procurement projects (DB, CMGC/CMAR, PDB)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Strong management skills
• Strong quantity take-off skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of construction operations
• Working knowledge of modeling software (such as Autodesk or Bentley software products)
• Working knowledge of preconstruction software/programs (such as Agtek, Procore, Plangrid, Power BI, and SharePoint)
• Working knowledge of Cost and CPM Scheduling Systems
• Estimating skills sufficient to allow comparison pricing of design alternatives at a conceptual stage

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate orally. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Subject to outside working conditions and at times will be working around large construction equipment, must be safety conscious.

Additional Requirements/Skills

• Ability and willingness to abide by the Company’s Code of Conduct
• Valid driver’s license
• Travel required

Benefits

• Paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans
• Special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more
• 100% of the premium paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents for the most popular PPO medical plan through Anthem BlueCross
• Option to opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately
• Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States

Base Salary Range

$168,947.00 - $253,420.00. Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.