Pre Construction Manager – Infrastructure

As a Pre Construction Manager at Graham, you will: 

• Assist in identifying and assessing potential opportunities against Business Plan Involvement-proposals to secure opportunities.
• Potential design assist role for client, including consultant appointment as appropriate.
• Identify/manage required resources.
• Manage all aspects of the preconstruction process, including conceptual estimating, budgeting, procurement, risk management and estimating, design, schedule and health and safety.

• Manage the products of accurate conceptual estimates from limited information, and update and review throughout preconstruction period.
• Advise client designers and consultants on cost parameters to be used in the development of the design in order to meet the budget.
• Work closely with Owners and Consultants to discuss available options and provide advice on construction, methodology and materials solutions.
• Understand and advise on overall construction plan, including schedule, constructability and logistics, together with their impact on project costs.
• Advise Estimating Manager or Operations Manager as to cost and schedule fluctuations, improved material, or other factors affecting construction.

• Value Engineering to be explored for all applicable projects or situations.
• Be responsible for the development and maintenance of specific Project Risk & Opportunity Schedule, including chairing meetings with the project team.
• Contribute to assembly of proposal documents.
• Collaborate with Graham’s Operations or Construction Manager to develop, recommend, and implement the project execution plan after being awarded the project.
• Recommend project subcontractors and suppliers utilized in assembling or closing tenders and for actual Graham project execution.

• Produce regular pre-construction reports for both internal and external use.
• Manage the prequalification and procurement process.
• Regular chairing/attendance at meetings and communications with client.
• Coordination of estimating/preconstruction activities with operations.
• Initiate process to ensure client requirements are understood and met.

Qualifications &  Experience: 

• Related technical degree or diploma
• Design-Build Experience Preferred
• Over 5 years of senior experience in construction estimating, a preconstruction role, and/or operations
• Extensive WSDOT Experience Preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of construction materials and techniques

• Clear and thorough understanding of RFQ General Conditions, terms and conditions
• Experience in a Client-facing capacity
• Experience in contract term negotiations
• Experience with sub-trade management negotiations
• Value engineering/value management skills

• Risk and opportunities management
• Process and procedure management/development
• Quality surveying knowledge/background

Compensation and Benefits:

• Opportunity for ownership and increased income through dividends and share equity increases
• Sharing of annual profits paid out in bonuses
• Excellent Health & Dental benefits plan, Life insurance, AD&D. LTD and Flex Plan
• 401(k) savings plan with employer matching upon eligibility
• 12 paid holidays a year
• 3 to 5 weeks of vacation per year, with credit for prior industry experience
• Professional and career development opportunities

What we can offer you:

• Strong commitment to safety in the workplace
• Grounded and family-oriented workplace in a progressive environment that is at the forefront of a fast-evolving business sector
• Commitment to the training and wealth of opportunities for career development across job categories, project types and locations around North America