Preconstruction Manager at The Weitz Company — Des Moines, USA | Base Career

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The Weitz Company is hiring a Preconstruction Manager to join our team in Des Moines, IA!

The Preconstruction Manager provides outstanding customer service and sets projects up for success through successful delivery of our preconstruction services.

This role will provide value to our customers by leading the project team, predicting cost and schedule, being an advocate for owners, and transitioning preconstruction services to operations as construction begins.

The Weitz Company has been Building a Better Way since 1855.

We are a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder, and construction manager with office locations throughout the United States.

We believe our employees to be our most valuable asset, and we are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves.

What You’ll Do

Manage the preconstruction process efficiently with a keen awareness and understanding of the needs of the clients as well as the goals of the company and the timely completion of the preconstruction process
Document and communicate with the team the progress during the preconstruction phase, especially at the formal conclusion of schematic, design development, and construction document phases
Develop accurate and detailed estimates, scheduling, strategy, and communication throughout preconstruction process
Review weekly preconstruction process to ensure progress is on schedule, initiate changes to remain on schedule, and advise project team of issues that may pose a cost or schedule impact
Understand local market logistics, subcontractor/supplier market, and how each impacts total work volume and project costs
Make decisions in a timely manner and assess level of risk and consequences associated
Collaborate with operations, business development, preconstruction team members and other stakeholders to ensure projects are turned over for success with the expected level of profitability
Understand the clients’ needs to manage the process efficiently, ensure timely completion, understand local logistics/subcontractor and supplier market, and how BIM/LEED/LEAN can be best utilized

Experience: 10+ years of extensive experience with estimating and/or project management construction Experience working for a general contractor (GC) on commercial projects including aviation, education, senior living, public work, and/or resorts/hospitality required Experience partnering with operations, estimating, and business development teams
10+ years of extensive experience with estimating and/or project management construction
Experience working for a general contractor (GC) on commercial projects including aviation, education, senior living, public work, and/or resorts/hospitality required
Experience partnering with operations, estimating, and business development teams
Skills: Excellent construction knowledge and project management and estimating skills Firm understanding of both the preconstruction and the building side of the project Analytical and able to see a project through all phases Ability to lead, mentor, and coach others, both formally and informally High level of professionalism and business acumen Extremely organized and comfortable multi-tasking Skilled in conflict resolution, negotiation, and client relations Excellent written and verbal communication skills including presentation skills
Excellent construction knowledge and project management and estimating skills
Firm understanding of both the preconstruction and the building side of the project
Analytical and able to see a project through all phases
Ability to lead, mentor, and coach others, both formally and informally
High level of professionalism and business acumen
Extremely organized and comfortable multi-tasking
Skilled in conflict resolution, negotiation, and client relations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills including presentation skills
Technology: Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Ability to learn specific job-related software upon hire
Ability to learn specific job-related software upon hire

Voluntary Products Including: Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance
Corporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

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The Weitz Company, LLC (and its U.S.-based subsidiaries and affiliates) recognizes the value of and is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and follow applicable affirmative action guidelines and policies.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment (including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected categories in accordance with applicable state and federal laws).

The Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and background checks are required if applicable.

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