Pre-Construction Project Manager

Position Summary:

Based in the corporate office in Fort Wayne IN the Pre-Construction Project Manager is responsible for leading the early stages of a project from concept to contract to breaking ground for design-build projects involving temperature-controlled buildings and food processing facilities. This role bridges the gaps between marketing design engineering and construction. Travel to project sites client facilities and vendor locations is required as projects demand. Expected travel averages 3-5 nights per month.

The ideal candidate combines a big picture thinking ability with strong technical expertise in construction engineering and processes with the leadership skills required to manage the early stages of design-build projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Creation of contract exhibits with teams support

Leads team in creating scope of work by owner scope of work and project schedule

Supports budgeting tracking and hiring from outside engineers and consultants

Helps lead and organize creation of feasibility presentations and 30/60/90 design reviews

Request for Proposals (RFPs)

Leader on the engineering team acting as liaison between subject matter experts (SMEs) estimating and project development

Heavy overlap with civil SMEs and site development

Schedules Visio charts meeting minutes agendas task lists open items list

Ability to learn and understand city permitting processes and coordination; lead meeting with the city

Coordination with local project city utility companies due diligence

Manage and coordinate geotechnical and wetland delineation activities

Creating preliminary RFP documents and Soliciting subcontractor proposals to help support the project estimate

Qualifications:

Education

Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering Management or similar degree

Experience:

3 years of experience managing construction projects and/or experience with design-build delivery preferred.

Background in industrial food processing cold storage or temperature-controlled facility projects preferred.

Excellent communication coordination teamwork and leadership skills.

Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-based quarterly bonus program

Vehicle Plan

Seven paid holidays

Paid vacation time

Medical dental and vision insurance coverage

Short- and long-term disability as well as life insurance

401k plan with company match