Preconstruction Manager

GARNEY

APreconstruction Manager position is available at Garney. The Preconstruction Manager serves as the primary liaison between owners engineers designers and construction teams ensuring alignment of scope budget schedule risk and execution strategy from project pursuit through construction authorization and project handoff. The Preconstruction Manager is responsible for guiding project development managing design and estimating efforts overseeing Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) development and establishing the foundation for successful project execution.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Lead preconstruction services for Design-Build CMAR Progressive Design-Build and other collaborative delivery projects.
• Serve as the primary liaison between owners designers engineers and internal construction teams throughout project development.
• Lead partnering value engineering constructability and risk management workshops.
• Support project pursuits by participating in interviews presentations and owner engagement activities
• Manage engineering consultants and design teams throughout project development.
• Ensure design progression aligns with project objectives owner expectations schedule budget constructability and operational requirements.
• Collaborate with operations estimating and engineering teams to develop practical construction solutions.
• Identify and resolve design conflicts constructability concerns and scope gaps throughout project development.
• Lead development of conceptual schematic design development and final project estimates.
• Establish project budgets estimating assumptions contingencies and historical cost benchmarks.
• Continuously reconcile project scope design progression schedule impacts risk exposure and cost forecasts.
• Lead preparation and development of Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) proposals.
• Oversee bid package development procurement planning subcontractor outreach and market pricing activities.
• Present estimates cost models budget updates and GMP recommendations to owners and project stakeholders.
• Lead commercial discussions and GMP negotiations to achieve alignment on scope schedule risk allocation and pricing.
• Validate project scope budget schedule risk and execution assumptions prior to project authorization.
• Ensure a complete turnover of project information estimates assumptions risks procurement strategies and execution plans to construction operations.
• Support continuous improvement of preconstruction processes estimating standards and collaborative delivery best practices.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelors degree in Construction Management Civil Engineering Engineering or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in heavy civil construction utility infrastructure water/wastewater treatment Design-Build CMAR Progressive Design-Build or alternative delivery projects required.
• Experience managing project development estimating design coordination procurement and collaborative delivery processes required.
• Experience developing presenting and negotiating Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) proposals preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) DBIA CCM PMP or other relevant industry certifications preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Design-Build CMAR Progressive Design-Build and collaborative project delivery methods.
• Extensive understanding of heavy civil utility and water/wastewater construction practices.
• Advanced knowledge of estimating principles budgeting scheduling procurement and cost management.
• Ability to develop and negotiate Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) proposals.
• Strong understanding of design management constructability reviews and value engineering principles.
• Excellent leadership facilitation negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams while managing multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written verbal and presentation communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and construction estimating scheduling and project management software.

LETS TALK THE PERKS!

• Free medical prescription dental and vision plans ($0 premiums)
• Virtual doctor visits with no co-pay
• Shares of company stock at no cost starting your first day
• 401(k) plan with a 3.5% match
• Student loan resources
• Weekly paychecks
• Paid time off
• 8 paid holidays
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a lump sum and matching contributions
• Free life insurance and disability policy
• Free access to healthcare coordinators
• Counseling sessions with mental health professionals at no cost
• Access to consultations with legal and financial professionals at no cost
• Free programs assisting with weight loss maternity health prescriptions for chronic conditions and more
• 50% employee discount in the Garney apparel store

CONTACT US

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