Senior Preconstruction Manager at Coakley & Williams Construction, LLC – Bethesda

Senior Preconstruction Manager

The Senior Preconstruction Manager is responsible for taking a lead role in securing new work, including, but not limited to; representing Preconstruction in client meetings, strengthening client relationships, presenting bid strategies, identifying, and mitigating risk, mentoring members of the Preconstruction department, and assisting in developing procedures to improve productivity.

Responsibilities

Communicate with clients and actively participate in business development to seek new opportunities. Secure new work aligning with profitability guidelines, while addressing and managing risks. Cultivate and reinforce business relationships with Owners, Architects/Engineers, Construction Managers, and Subcontractors for future opportunities. Actively engage in industry organizations, representing the Company at networking events, career fairs, and trade shows. Lead bid pursuits and preconstruction assignments, involving communication with clients, interpreting plans, performing quantity surveys, generating estimates and scopes of work, creating bid lists, analyzing sub-bids, and handling bid clarifications and value engineering. Lead a team of architects, engineers, and preconstruction managers on design-build pursuits. Train less experienced Preconstruction team members by offering guidance, answering questions, and sharing experiential knowledge. Collaborate with team and senior leaders on bid strategy. Coordinate with Operations as required for the success of the bid/project. Stay informed about the market, including cost and price trends, competition behavior, and owners' contractor selection criteria. Possess knowledge of the local subcontractor market, making informed judgments in subcontractor selection for bids or estimates. Lead preconstruction meetings and presentations, defending estimates, collaborating with stakeholders, and managing client expectations. Lead post-bid reviews with owners, coordinating with senior leaders on negotiation parameters. Contribute to proposing, implementing, and enforcing new policies and procedures to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the Preconstruction department.
Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or related field. At least five (5) years of experience in estimating/Preconstruction on projects from Five (5) to Fifty (50) Million Dollars. At least two (2) years of experience communicating directly with Owners and Architects. At least two (2) years of experience bidding on public/government design-build projects. General knowledge of all construction trades. Fluency in Microsoft Office and Bluebeam. Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands.
Preferred Qualifications

1+ year of experience in business development. 1+ year of experience leading design-build pursuits.
Wage Transparency

In accordance with the Maryland Wage Transparency Law, the base salary range for this position is: $130,000.00 - $180,000.00Coakley & Williams Construction offers a comprehensive total compensation and benefits package that includes health, dental and vision coverage, employer-matched 401(k), paid time off and holidays, performance-based bonuses, wellness program, and other voluntary benefits and leave types. The determination of salary is based on the candidate’s individual professional experience, qualifications, education, skills, and training.
Job Demands

Individuals should be able to reach above and below, stoop and bend, sit, walk, and stand. Individuals should also be able to lift, carry and/or moving items up to 50lbs. May be exposed to heavy machinery/equipment, hazardous chemicals and extreme weather conditions. Minimum of 40 hours per week required. Works hours will vary depending on project specifications and may involve weekends and night work.

Additional Note

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work required. They are not exhaustive lists of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, physical job demands, or working conditions associated with the job. Successful candidates will seek additional responsibilities and opportunities to grow their skills in support of the company’s goals.

Coakley & Williams Construction is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veterans’ status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state, or local law. Coakley & Williams promote a drug-free workplace.