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Position Description: We are looking for a Preconstruction Manager that is a doer and a leader. This position supports the Des Moines Business Unit. This role manages the Business Unit Estimating department and is accountable for estimating functions throughout the preconstruction phase. They will directly support and engage in managing estimating activities including value engineering, budget controls, alternative and comparative studies, constructability reviews and Target Value Design and ensure complete, accurate, and well-supported estimates, bids and Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP).

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:

Accountable for Preconstruction deliverables, including but not limited to, Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) and Lump Sum bids. Collaborate with Operations on Project Schedule, Logistics, Safety, Constructability Reviews, General Conditions and General Requirements. Develop, review and approve Assumptions and Clarifications. Develop and maintain relationships with clients, architects, design community, and trade partners to enhance future business development opportunities. Collaborate with Procurement regarding Preconstruction estimates. Participate in hiring process, onboard and deliver timely performance feedback for direct reports, execute/contribute to performance appraisals during annual performance cycle, utilize talent management systems, and identify appropriate training to help with development needs. Develop and monitor Preconstruction budget for project, with focus on Preconstruction recoveries, including invoicing, and provide monthly financial updates or as requested. Lead review meetings with owner, architect, and engineer related to Preconstruction phase. Prepare comparison analysis to previous estimates and develop clear and concise messages to explain variances for each project stakeholder. Establish Preconstruction Quality Control (QC) processes for scope and estimate reviews. In collaboration with Operations, identify opportunities to drive improvement within preconstruction process by using Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) and other process enhancements. Coordinate with Operations Lead to support Launch Matrix preparation, scheduling, evaluating, executing, and managing meetings for each estimate milestone. Participate and contribute to Constructability Reviews for milestone estimates per Launch Matrix. Coordinate with Lean Manager to develop and execute Pull Plans for design, estimate and GMP schedules. Generate, coordinate and manage Budget Control Reports (BCRs) between each milestone estimate to manage cost events and value engineering opportunities. Provide variance reports for each milestone estimate to communicate scope development. Lead Target Value Design process as appropriate for select projects. Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

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