Pre-Construction Manager

Fading West Construction - Buena Vista, CO

Full-time - Mid Level

Buena Vista, CO

About the position

The Preconstruction Manager at Fading West is responsible for leading the planning and preparation phases of construction projects. This role focuses on collaborating with clients, designers, and project teams to develop accurate cost estimates, construction schedules, and project scopes, ensuring successful project execution while identifying potential risks and value engineering opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, and internal stakeholders to understand project requirements.
• Develop comprehensive preconstruction strategies, schedules, and budgets.
• Lead the conceptual and detailed cost estimating processes.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and other documents to prepare cost and time estimates.
• Identify potential leads for new projects and assist in submissions for RFQs and RFPs.
• Oversee the preparation of detailed cost estimates, including material, labor, and equipment costs.
• Assist project manager in the development of guaranteed maximum price (GMP) proposals and ensure alignment with client budgets.
• Identify value engineering opportunities to optimize project costs without compromising quality.
• Provide support for factory sales team with on-site conceptual construction budgeting.
• Identify potential project risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Conduct constructability reviews to minimize design and execution conflicts.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for preconstruction-related activities.
• Facilitate effective communication between clients, design teams, and internal stakeholders.
• Present preconstruction plans, budgets, and schedules to clients and senior management.
• Ensure a seamless transition of project information to the construction team.
• Provide ongoing support during the initial phases of construction to address preconstruction-related concerns.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in preconstruction, estimating, or construction management.
• Proven track record in cost estimation and budget management for Class B & C construction projects.
• Prefer construction management degree.
• Comfortable managing complex operations.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, methods, and materials.
• Proficiency in estimating software (e.g., Bluebeam, Procore, etc.) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven experience managing strategic relationships.
• Construction management software experience.