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Preconstruction Manager - Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Preconstruction Manager - Food & Beverage ManufacturingThe Haskell Company • Salt Lake City, UT, US
Preconstruction Manager - Food & Beverage Manufacturing

Preconstruction Manager - Food & Beverage Manufacturing

The Haskell Company • Salt Lake City, UT, US
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Overview

In this role, you will be responsible for all preconstruction activities on large food, beverage and consumer manufacturing projects, including developing preliminary budgets, value engineering, preconstruction schedules, procurement plan, prequalification of subcontractors, detailed take-off and estimating, definition of bid package scopes, the subcontractor / supplier bidding process, evaluation of bids, presentation of detailed estimates of the work, evaluation of alternatives and comparative studies.

Responsibilities

  • Pre-Estimate :

Participates in design review meetings

  • Reviews and monitors scope, cost, and constructability during design development
  • Participates or leads Estimate Plan meeting
  • Develops Estimate Plan with proposal leader and ensures proposal team is clear on strategy and expectations
  • Estimate Development :

    • When in the lead estimator role, leads team of estimators assigned to a proposal

  • Responsible for compiling work products from multi-disciplinary estimators into a single complete estimate
  • Ensures that the estimating team has the information necessary to develop their estimate
  • If information is lacking, is responsible for communicating the need to the proposal leader, design team, or customer, as required for that proposal
  • Manages RFI lists (subcontractor, internal, and / or owner), as required per proposal
  • Reviews proposal milestone dates with estimate team and tracks individual progress
  • Responsible for timeliness of estimate completion and communication to proposal leader and Director of Preconstruction, if deadlines are in jeopardy
  • Coordinates with the appropriate resources to determine the project specific tax and insurance requirements
  • Responsible for ensuring that clarifications are clear, complete, and compiled into a single document. Coordinates with marketing for inclusion in the formal proposal
  • Responsible for or assists with the completion of owner bid form
  • Coordinates with marketing for inclusion in the formal proposal
  • Ensures estimate is compliant with RFP documents
  • Responsible for communicating to proposal leader when deviations are necessary
  • Leads estimate review meeting
  • Subcontractor Management :

    • Builds and maintains subcontractor relationships

  • Develops subcontractor search and communication strategy and ensures that the sub engagement team adheres to that strategy
  • Receives at least three (3) quotes per bid package, unless otherwise agreed to by the proposal leader
  • Manages subcontractor / vendor bid list
  • Ensures only qualified subcontractors receive bid documents
  • Meets with local subcontractors as needed
  • Organizes, leads, or participates in pre-bid meetings, if required
  • Leads development of subcontractor bid packages, including NDAs, RFPs, drawings, scopes-of-work, bid forms, contract attachments, schedules, and site logistics plans
  • Coordinates with operational resources, as needed, to ensure completeness of bid packages
  • Receives quotes and conducts subcontractor analysis
  • Organizes and leads scope review meetings
  • Post Estimate :

    • Responsible for submitting the project budget to accounting

  • Participates in scope review meetings, if applicable
  • Assists in subcontractor selection
  • Assists Project Management team with compiling scope-of-work documents for contractual agreements
  • Responsible for compiling lessons learned for the precon phase, if applicable
  • Participates in lessons learned meeting at project close
  • Understands budget underruns and overruns, and communicates those lessons learned to the precon department
  • Database Maintenance :

    • Responsible for maintenance of preferred subcontractor database

  • Responsible for maintenance of bid forms and bid packages database
  • Responsible for maintenance of cost history database
  • Responsible for maintenance of estimating database
  • Training :

    • Trains Preconstruction Specialists and other personnel, as needed

  • Aids in development and maintenance of training program
  • Travel :

    • Meets with local subcontractors, attends bid walks, and attends conferences as necessary.

  • Expected travel 5-20% of time

    • Qualifications and Experience

  • Proven experience managing preconstruction for large-scale food, beverage and consumer manufacturing projects with an emphasis on highly complex projects
  • In-depth knowledge of construction principles / practices required
  • Experience dealing with subcontracts, subcontractors, and / or self-perform work
  • Self-starter. Highly motivated to bring project results and success
  • Ability to build trust and influence others internally and externally
  • Demonstrates behaviors consistent with Haskell's core values
  • Maintains a "value-added" approach to preconstruction
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate to varied audiences
  • Strong presentation skills
  • Ability to travel internationally and domestically as project requires

    • Education / Experience

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in an accredited construction-related curriculum, such as Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent
  • 7+ years of estimating experience

    • Environment and Equal Opportunity

    At Haskell, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, professional development opportunities, and more. Join us and be part of a team where your contributions make a difference.

    Environmental Factors and / or Physical Requirements : While performing the duties of this job, this position is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, and arm, hand and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application / form information. The associate frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.

    Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities : All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status. Haskell will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessities. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

    Haskell is a Drug-Free Workplace.

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