Swinerton Builders
Assistant Preconstruction Manager (Finance)
Job Description Summary:
Management, planning, coordination and delivery of the preconstruction phases of the project.
Job Description:
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
• Prepare and analyze cost models during the Design Development and/or bidding period
• Coordinate, assist, and prepare a preliminary construction schedule has been developed for each estimate
• With supervision and guidance, produce progress estimates at design milestones, evaluate material and system costs, review document progress and coordination, build and maintain subcontractor and vendor relationships
• Plan and assist the manager with the preconstruction strategy meeting on the approach to the project or estimate.
• Be involved with realistic and detailed schedules for all design, approval, estimating and purchasing activities
• Provide clear scopes of work to all bidders and Pre-Qualify bidders
• Work with the preconstruction manager and/or senior estimator/estimator and verify that estimates are complete and reflect all that is required to build the project
• Participate in preparation of proposals for new business
• Participate and/or help prepare presentations to clients
• Organize the transition meeting between the project operations team and the preconstruction team and coordinate the follow-up meetings
• Establish and maintain relationships with existing and new clients
• Assist in the preparation of studies, materials, methods, recommendations and cost estimates as required
• Create BIM models for presentation and/or conceptual estimating projects to derive quantities and analyze costs
• Review and analyze quotes
• Assist in preparation of scope packages
• Understand systems and constructability (means and methods)
• Understand the current market.
• Be able to strategize
• Work and coordinate with the BIM manager on future technology goals (4D, 5D, etc.)
• Collaborate with the project design team and assist on design-assist or design-build projects
• Ability to do proposal writing
• Assist preconstruction manager in business development
• Prepare conceptual estimates (with assistance and oversight of the preconstruction manager)
• Build relationships with subcontractors, owners, designers, etc.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned
MINIMUM SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
• Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural degree, or equivalent experience
• Field construction experience (3-5 years)
• Estimating experience (3-5 years)
• Leadership ability
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving ability
• Strong sense of urgency
• Revit and computer skills
• Some understanding of all project management control systems (scheduling, estimating, cost control, procurement and business development)
SUMMARY OF BENEFITS:
This role is eligible for the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching, Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), individual stock ownership, paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, bereavement leave, employee assistance program, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, basic term life insurance and AD&D, business travel accident insurance, short and long term disability, financial wellness coaching, educational assistance, Care.com membership, ClassPass fitness membership, and DashPass delivery membership. Voluntary benefits include additional term life insurance, long term care insurance, critical illness and accidental injury insurance, pet insurance, legal plan, identity theft protection, and other voluntary benefit options.