Preconstruction Manager

Bouten Construction, with over 80 years of experience delivering iconic projects across the Inland Northwest, is proud to be recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in 2023 and 2024. We're dedicated to building meaningful spaces and lasting relationships. Are you ready to be part of a team where your work truly makes a difference? In this role, you'll have the opportunity to grow professionally while enjoying shorter commute times than in a big city, giving you more time to spend with loved ones and explore the beautiful outdoors. Join us as a Preconstruction Manager and help shape a brighter future, together.

You will report to our Vice President while also working closely with our Preconstruction Managers, Estimators, Project Executives, Project Managers and Project Engineers. Because 90 percent of our work is either negotiated or some form of alternate project delivery, you will often times be involved in the cost estimating process from conceptual design through final Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) development. Our estimating approach incorporates Lean principles including a heavy reliance on the Target Value Design (TVD) process that is fully integrated into the preconstruction effort.

Job Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the essential duties/responsibilities listed below. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties/responsibilities of this job.

• Lead the preconstruction efforts on multiple projects in various stages, responsible for the preconstruction strategy, approach and final deliverables.
• Ability to facilitate communication with project teams of all sizes. Recognizes and implements proper means to communicate.
• Ability to foster accountability among all team members while maintaining positive relationships.
• Organize the preconstruction team and staff to effectively provide clear and concise strategy, goals and deliverables.
• Effectively delegates certain aspects and responsibilities to the project team members and conducts regular follow-ups on delegated tasks.
• Creates a collaborative environment and positive relationship with Owner and Design Team leading to future opportunities.
• Ability to clearly and effectively execute the Target Value Delivery (TD) process to clients and design partners with an understanding of risks, special concerns or delicate topics.
• Active participation in the project pursuit process providing market leading preconstruction approach and effective presentation skills.
• Complete understanding of CSI Master Format and understands the proper methods and sequence for installation of each CSI division of work.
• Builds upon construction knowledge by working with operations, architects, and trade contractors to resolve potential construction issues.
• Thorough understanding of construction documents and can utilize them to see potential construction issues.
• Able to develop comprehensive, detailed, and accurate budget based on limited design information.
• Ability to provide conceptual estimating including identifying and estimating incomplete design elements.
• Ability to cross reference and coordinate drawings / details between different drawing disciplines and specifications.
• Ability to read and understand drawings, specifications and all other project documents for completeness, constructability, and risk identification issues.
• Support, compile, update, and finalize complete project estimates and preconstruction deliverables from initial concept to GMP establishment for Progressive Design Building (PDB), CMAR and GC/CM projects.
• Performs quantity take-offs and apply unit prices for all CSI Masterformat divisions, including self-performed work.
• Able to accurately estimate Bouten self-performed scopes of work with appropriate accuracy and detail.
• Capable of reviewing and analyzing trade partner pricing for all trades and making recommendations for award.
• Engage trade partners to assist in the development of progress estimates.
• Assist with trade partner negotiations prior to award.
• Ability to develop and analyze general conditions specific to projects of all sizes.
• Understand and set-up the estimate totals and summary checks.
• Understand and participate in a hard bid project when required.
• Able to accurately estimate highly complex and technical projects without support.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects in various estimate or preconstruction stages.
• Ability to prepare and lead project meetings, including a clear purpose & agenda with meeting minutes.
• Able to identify the appropriate format and presentation material for various owners and project types.
• Understands and can build the logic behind productivity rates.
• Utilize historical cost data to evaluate and estimate construction project costs (labor, equipment and materials, etc.) across all project scopes, self-performed work, systems and assemblies.
• Embrace a culture of continuous improvement; incorporate Lean principles into daily activities and tasks.
• Update and maintain cost estimating database, including completed production rates, costs and durations for self-performed work, trade partner costs and overall completed project costs.
• Maintain and uphold professional relationships and high ethical standards that are consistent with our company.

Desired Attributes

• Excellent follow-up and attention to details.
• Sense of urgency on important matters.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Team-oriented, collaborative, resourceful, and positive attitude.
• Excellent interpersonal and creative skills.
• Ability to maintain focus on goals, combined with the flexibility to pivot when necessary.
• A self-starter, results-oriented individual who enjoys working in a strong team environment with awesome clients.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management, or similar.
• Minimum seven to 10 years in project management, preconstruction, estimating, cost control or related experience with healthcare, life sciences, higher education, K-12 education, and commercial projects.
• Track record with GMP and lump sum estimates.
• Proficient in the use of MS Excel spread sheets, on-screen take-off (OST) and scheduling software (i.e. Microsoft Schedule and Primavera).
• Proficiency in DESTINI Estimator software is a plus.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary Range: $115,000 to $146,000.
• Annual discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance.
• Vehicle allowance.
• Relocation assistance available.
• 100% company paid medical, dental and vision premiums for employee and family.
• 401k with company match $1 for $1 up to 6%.
• 3 weeks’ vacation and 12 sick days.
• Paid holidays.