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About the Role

Gilbane is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to lead the design/preconstruction phase of complex projects. This role coordinates with the Project Executive and acts as a proxy when needed.

Responsibilities

Manages estimating, value management, variance tracking, and market input.
Leads logistics, schedule, and VDC.
Coordinates design schedule and deliverables.
Identifies and mitigates project risks during the design phase.
Identifies and executes fee enhancement strategies.
Manages preconstruction deliverables according to contract details.
Engages with and supports Purchasing, Economic Inclusion, VDC, IDC, and Safety during design.
Leads estimating, purchasing, and operations teams to develop estimates, conduct value management, and assist with buyout.
Ensures process continuity from pursuit to GMP execution and trade partner buyout.
Aligns schedule, logistics, site services, staffing, general conditions, and fee proposals.
Aligns Operations, Estimating, and Purchasing on bid-packaging strategy.
Collaborates with Operations on buyout, scheduling, and award.
Co-leads GMP development and execution with project leads.
Manages design partners, aligning expectations, cost trending, and schedules.
Meets client expectations, both written and verbal.
Represents the Gilbane team in preconstruction deliverable presentations.
Represents Gilbane at Owner and Designer meetings.
Maintains knowledge of market conditions to inform projects and clients.
Leads and collaborates with scheduling to build and maintain an accurate design phase schedule.
Coordinates constructability reviews with operations and estimating.
Manages Preconstruction Engineers, including their technical leadership development.
Participates in the pursuit phase, including RFP responses, project approaches, and interviews.
Monitors Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for preconstruction project health.
Trains direct reports on processes, procedures, and task completion.
Manages workload and performance of direct reports.
Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment.
Aids in communicating company and department strategy to direct reports.
Collaborates with business development to ensure seamless integration with sales strategies.
Actively participates in opportunities to strengthen client, partner, and industry relationships.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or similar technical field.
5-7 years of experience in leading operations, procurement, estimating, scheduling, or supply chain management teams.
2-5 years of experience in construction management industry or A/E industry.
Experience on multiple project delivery types preferred (CMR, DB, IPD, etc.).
Design phase/design-build management experience preferred.
May require continuing education (i.e. DBIA, LEED) to align with market/regions/etc.
Equivalent combination of education and experience.
Exceptional verbal, written, and stand-up communication skills.
Highly refined interpersonal and leadership skills.
Strong planning and risk management skills.
Demonstrated ability to successfully lead a multi-disciplined team.
Proven record of delivering results in a complex business.
Must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Skills

In-depth knowledge of design and construction practices and materials.
Working knowledge of estimating, purchasing, VDC, operations and scheduling.

Experience Level

5-7 years of experience in leading operations, procurement, estimating, scheduling, or supply chain management teams
2-5 years of experience in construction management industry or A/E industry

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or similar technical field
Equivalent combination of education and experience

Salary/Compensations

For New York City, NY this ranges from $140,000.00-$180,000.00 plus benefits and retirement program.

Benefits

Competitive health and welfare benefits
Generous profit-sharing/401k plan
Multi-dimensional training opportunities through Gilbane University
Opportunity to learn new industry skills every day

About the Company

As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870.
Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time.
You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more!

Equal Opportunity

Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.