Full-time / West Springfield, MA

Pre-Construction Manager

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Pre-Construction Manager is accountable for the front-end project development. As the initial point of contact with the client, this role represents Keiter and works closely with our partners until the project is handed off to production through our transition process. The Pre-Construction Manager is essential for ensuring project success, guiding projects from initial concept to contract and final design by managing project development, coordinating design professionals, developing precise estimates, and formulating an accurate budget. This comprehensive involvement is key to delivering quality outcomes for clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop pre-construction project budget, scope, schedule, team, and risks
  • Ensure that the estimating process runs smoothly and efficiently and client expectations are exceeded throughout the project(s)
  • Oversee and execute all stages of the pre-construction project life cycle including agreements for pre-construction services, cost estimates, material take-offs, bid documents, and contracts for construction
  • Obtain competitive quotations for materials and subcontractors and complete a thorough scoping of vendor and subcontractor proposals
  • Schedule and coordinate project site walkthroughs with potential subcontractors and vendors
  • Manage Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and bid cycles
  • Manage the project transition to operations to include budget review, profitability goals, customer, and project profile
  • Assess the viability of new clients/projects
  • Develop and maintain relationships for strategic pursuits

QUALIFICATIONS

Certifications/Skills

  • Extensive knowledge in commercial, industrial, and residential construction along with the ability to read blueprints
  • Thorough knowledge of construction costs, scheduling, estimating, purchasing, accounting, and engineering principles
  • Massachusetts Construction Supervisors License preferred
  • Valid driver’s license

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field or commensurate professional pre-construction experience

Experience

  • Five+ years of Pre-Construction experience
  • Strong computer skills and experience with estimating software

Physical Requirements

  • Occasionally lift or move up to 10 pounds
  • Regularly required to sit, talk, or listen