Preconstruction Manager - Gilbane Building Company

Do you consider yourself to be a highly technical, strong communicator with the desire to work in a team environment on complex projects? Gilbane is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to be in an office based position which administratively reports to the Support Operations Managers. Functionally, the PreCon Manager reports to and supports the Project Executive.

Who are we?  

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! 

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Who are you? 

You are a coach/leader who leads with an inclusive and empathetic mindset. You provide feedback and guidance to help others excel in their current or future roles. You determine priorities, delegate work, and effectively communicate progress. You establish measures to assess the impact, quality, and timeliness of results while praising successes and sharing lessons learned. You build high performing teams by attracting, engaging, developing, and retaining talented individuals through motivation and discipline to maximize impact on the organization and the individual.  

You leverage business insights by understanding industry trends, local market/economic conditions, and Gilbane’s business model to make critical decisions and create competitive advantage. You deploy a strategic mindset when considering solutions to long-term opportunities and risks that may develop in the future.  

Your core values match Gilbane’s: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship. 

What’s in it for you?   

Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader. 

• Attend all bi-weekly design meetings with the owner and design team
• Work with Estimating and Purchasing to assure all deliverables are provided per contract.
• Spend time with owners and designers in between deliverables to assure design progress in accordance with schedule and owner expectations.
• Provide cost trending advice to the design team and owner to assure the best systems/materials are being utilized.
• Create, update, and manage the preconstruction schedule. Conduct and facilitate design phase card trick sessions.
• Facilitate all value engineering workshops.
• In consultation with Operations, develop and analyze phasing and sequencing plans.
• In conjunction with Operations, develop site use plans
• Schedule and facilitate all constructability reviews in conjunction with appropriate Operations personnel.
• Develop Construction Phase administrative procedures manuals in conjunction with Operations.
• In conjunction with Purchasing Department, ensure bidder interest is generated early in the design phase (get on subcontractors bid schedules).
• Take the lead in GMP preparation in conjunction with Operations, Purchasing and Estimating.
• Sell and coordinate all IDC efforts.
• Assist Operations and Purchasing in creation of proper bid packaging strategies.
• Feed historical databases with current market pricing information

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of purchasing and/or construction experience in the construction management field
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• In depth knowledge of design and construction practices and materials
• Exceptional verbal, written, and stand up communication skills
• Working knowledge of estimating, purchasing, and scheduling
• Highly refined interpersonal and leadership skills
• Strong planning and risk management skills

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

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.

Note to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations: Gilbane does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any Gilbane employee. Gilbane will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Gilbane and will be processed accordingly.