Oline Construction

Preconstruction Manager

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

Full-time

About This Job

At Oline Construction, our Preconstruction Managers play a crucial role in setting up projects for success by ensuring accurate estimates, soliciting subcontractor proposals, effective planning, and smooth transitions to the construction phase. This position requires a blend of technical knowledge, strategic thinking, and strong interpersonal skills to manage relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal team members.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Estimating and Budgeting

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Develop construction estimates and perform material take-offs utilizing estimating software and cloud-based tools.

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Develop conceptual estimates based on conceptual drawing sets.

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Record, analyze, and use historical data to improve the quality of estimates.

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Ensure that estimates are complete, well organized, and ready for review.

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Present estimates during client meetings and field client questions.

Project Planning

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Work on multiple projects concurrently to reliably deliver projects to specified deadlines.

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Schedule milestone meetings with internal project teams and work with project managers and superintendents to hand off projects from estimating to project management once contracted.

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Assist the Director of Commercial Construction in developing accurate preconstruction and project schedules and proposals.

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Prepare preliminary project schedules during the preconstruction phase and assist the Superintendent with the contracted schedule prior to construction.

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Organize and lead the transition of the project cost estimate to the Project Manager.

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Assist the Project Manager with pricing and negotiating owner and subcontractor change orders.

Bid Management

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Solicit bids from our trade partners, subcontractors, and vendors.

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Determine proposal specifications and the scope of work by reviewing drawings, attending and/or managing bid and preconstruction meetings, etc.

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Prepare bid packages and provide leadership and coordination on bid solicitation and RFP’s.

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Develop scopes of work for sub-trades prior to and during bid solicitation.

Subcontractor Management

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Expand subcontractor network locally and in remote locations.

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Analyze proposals from subcontractors for cost, scope and completeness to determine award of work.

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Identify and qualify new subcontractors to ensure an adequate number of qualified and financially sound subcontractors are available and to expand bid solicitation coverage

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Negotiate price with clients and with qualified subcontractors.

Client and Team Interaction

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Develop and maintain strong working relationships with prospective and current clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.

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Develop a comprehensive understanding of the Company’s services to assist in identifying applicable potential new clients and projects.

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Identify new work opportunities and advise CEO and COO of potential projects with existing and new clients and lead or participate in the pursuit of project leads.

Other

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Communicate effectively over phone, email, and in-person with our team as well as clients, architects, subcontractors, and material suppliers.

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Complies with all safety policies and wear proper safety equipment at all times.

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Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

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Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, similar degree or relevant work experience.

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Minimum of 5- 7 years of experience successfully estimating (conceptual and hard bid) construction projects.

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A minimum of 8 years’ experience in the A/E/C industry – commercial and multifamily construction experience preferred

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Track record of estimating commercial projects up to $150M

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Prior experience in the construction industry is desired, specifically multifamily construction projects.

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In-depth knowledge of Construction Management Software

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In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Excel

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Ability to quickly and accurately perform quantity take-offs from drawing sets

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A deep understanding of commercial construction methods and practices

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In-depth knowledge of construction drawings including MEP, civil, structural

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Strong oral and written communication skills

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Analytical approach and keen attention to detail

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Familiarity with different contract structures and delivery methods

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Ability and desire to work as part of a team

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OSHA 30-Hour Construction required or can obtain.

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Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet project deadlines.

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Ability to maintain a high level of organization

Physical Requirements:

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Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, and reach.

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Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, climb or crawl.

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Occasionally lift 10 lbs.

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Extensive computer use and reading from documents and computer. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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Repetitive use of keyboard and mouse, extensive reading from documents and computer.

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Willingness and ability to work extended hours and flexible schedules, including evenings and weekends.

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Willingness and ability to travel.

Work Environment:

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The majority of the Preconstruction Manager’s duties and responsibilities take place in the office; however, office and non-manual work in the field is also required.

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Will be exposed to outside weather elements while in the field.

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May be exposed to loud noises, fumes, and/or airborne particles while in the field.

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Dress, including proper PPE, in the field is conducive to a building construction environment.

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