Preconstruction Manager (Houston, TX) - Austin Commercial

Do you want to make a difference? Do you want to grow your career at one of the industry’s leading construction firms? Put your expertise and scheduling skills to work at Austin Commercial. Austin Commercial is currently seeking a Preconstruction Manager for a large project in the Houston, TX area. We set the standard for commercial construction and we are looking for talented construction professionals to join us. Austin is 100% employee-owned, so every one of our employee-owners has a stake in our success. As a result, we consistently meet and exceed our customers’ expectations with our commitment to safety, service, and integrity. Join us today. We Own It!

The Preconstruction Manager will lead Austin Commercial's preconstruction efforts on projects including conceptual estimating, detailed estimating, scheduling, constructability analysis, value management, BIM, subcontractor/supplier involvement, procurement, and transition to the construction team. Ability to lead multiple projects concurrently.

Responsibilities:

• Serves as Austin Commercial's primary point of contact during the preconstruction phase of a project
• Actively participates in all design meetings with project stakeholders throughout the project's development
• Coordinates the involvement of employee-owners during the preconstruction effort
• Oversees the preparation of detailed deliverables and presents information from a knowledgeable standpoint
• Coordinates the contract review process with Risk Management
• Presents all estimates and other deliverables to the owner and the design team in a format that meets the requirements of all project stakeholders
• Reviews RFPs and contracts to identify scope inclusions, contract terms, and risk
• Detailed review of all documents including specifications for identification of onerous requirements
• Develops relationships with key vendors (subcontractors, suppliers, architects, etc.)
• Champions the preparation of proposal schedules and ensures logistical approaches are sound with input from the construction team members
• Leads the transition from the preconstruction phase to the construction phase by transferring information to the construction team members

Requirements:

• Generally requires 15 years of combined estimating, preconstruction, and operations experience
• BS/BA in engineering, construction science, architecture, or relevant discipline strongly preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Complete knowledge in building designs, systems, and construction materials
• Extensive knowledge of alternative materials, means and methods to aid in the identification of cost savings/value engineering ideas when costs exceed owner's construction budget
• Knowledge and specific expertise with all construction materials, means, and methods
• Proficient in relevant estimating and quantity take-off software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong presentation talents
• Familiar with team-based delivery and exhibits ability to lead a group of individuals to a common result

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)