Pre-Construction Manager

SRS Distribution - Mckinney, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Mckinney, TX

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

This position is responsible for managing the due diligence, pre-construction, design and overall permitting processes under the general supervision of the Director of Construction & Facilities. The successful candidate will be able to apply their knowledge of pre-construction and due diligence best practices in light industrial warehousing to ensure the on-time completion of new facility projects. The successful candidate will be comfortable in a hybrid role where they are required to juggle both new construction projects as well as existing facility renovation projects. The successful candidate will have a creative, collaborative and flexible mentality and be comfortable with a low-bureaucracy organization where speed, adaptability, communication, organization, and a field-first mentality are paramount. The ideal candidate will also come with a network of industry relationships and will possess the thought-leadership capabilities needed to spearhead and implement the processes necessary to achieve SRS' aggressive growth plans.

Responsibilities

• Oversee processes, timelines, and vendors for all pre-construction and due diligence work.
• Manage relationships with General Contractors, Architects, and other Vendors including management of contractual agreements and insurance requirements for all.
• Conduct pre-bid, pre-construction meetings or walk-throughs on site either personally or with reliance on trusted GC's.
• Prepare and turn around scope and budget estimates in support of Real Estate negotiations; provide and manage budget and schedule.
• Manage RFI's, Submittals, and design requests process between GCs and Architects to ensure project timeliness.
• Prepare take-off and budgets in collaboration with construction managers and field team.
• Develop preconstruction schedule and monitor progress.
• Pre-qualification of site feasibility for fire suppression systems, zoning and code requirements.
• Review pay applications, sworn statements and lien waivers for compliance and accuracy.
• In coordination with the Director of Real Estate and the Director of Construction, create milestone tracking reports and project timelines to tighten project lifecycles.
• Manage project risk proactively while actively communicating project progress with stakeholders.
• Travel to projects when required to ensure on time completions.
• Additional duties as may be required to support Relocation, Remodel and Facility repair construction projects as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, Construction Management, or Real Estate.
• 7+ years of directly related experience in a role specific to industrial, light industrial, or retail facilities.
• Hazardous materials compliance management experience.
• Experience in Fire Protection Engineering and Fire Alarm and Suppression System Design.
• Excellent grasp of NFPA and Life Safety codes.
• Understanding and knowledge of building codes (including NFPA), zoning regulations, building construction, building systems and site requirements.
• Ability to read and understand construction specifications.
• Ability to understanding and interpret lease documents.

Nice-to-haves

• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail and accuracy with an ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize work, manage timelines, control project budgets, and communicate clearly and proactively with other parties and stakeholders.
• Experience building relationships with internal and external stakeholders, consultants, and local jurisdictions and municipalities.
• High level of proficiency with Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Willingness and desire to travel; travel requirements to be determined but could easily exceed 50% and will largely be at the discretion of the Construction Managers with input from the Director of Real Estate.

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• Day One 401(k) Plan participation with Generous Company Match
• Generous Paid Time Off, Holidays, Birthday, and Floating Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Employee Referral Bonus Program