Pre Construction Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : DOE

J. Benton Construction, LLC is more than a construction company. We're a team of builders that nurtures the needs of our clients while giving back to the Virgin Islands community where we live and work. Our goal is to be seen as one of the leading companies in the Caribbean by providing our clients with an unrelenting focus on customer service. We accomplish this by striving for excellence through continuous improvement and successfully completing projects without sacrificing quality. The project experience is just as significant to our team as the final product. We are proud to call the U.S. Virgin Islands our home.

Since 2019, J. Benton has been in a strategic partnership with Consigli Construction Co., Inc., one of the Northeasts top general contractors, allowing both companies to leverage their shared experience, complementary strengths and resources for a best-in-class approach to wide variety of projects.

Position Description

The Pre Construction manager will lead the daily management, supervision, coordination and successful completion of the project preconstruction phase to achieve the planning objectives regarding cost, logistics, scheduling, estimating and subcontracting. Also, this individual is responsible for assembling and / or reviewing detailed estimates including general conditions, special conditions, insurance and bonds. The successful candidate is expected to work with people in all levels of Project Management and Field Supervision to establish budget and operational priorities to help ensure a successful project.

Responsibilities

Review drawings, specifications and all other construction documents and inform the Preconstruction Director, the Project Executive and others involved in the project of construction related problems, completeness of information, and potential risks involved in the project.

Participation in the development of the construction schedule, staffing requirements, logistics plans, construction materials and methods, risk assessments, and cost estimates for the project team and clients during the preconstruction phase.

Participation in the value engineering process on projects.

Support Business Development in proposal presentations, aids in building client and Architect / Engineer relationships.

Attend project interviews and presentations as required

Act as the primary point of contact for clients during the pre-construction phase. Conduct preconstruction project meetings with clients, design teams, and project teams.

Assist the purchasing and estimating departments with evaluating and analyzing subcontractor proposals and in preparation of subcontracts.

Develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans to address identified risks.

Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and safety requirements.

Review and provide feedback on design documents, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

Maintain detailed records of all pre-construction activities, communications, and decisions.

Prepare regular status reports for management and stakeholders, highlighting progress, challenges, and solutions.

Ensure all project documentation is accurate and organized for handover to construction teams.

Essential Functions

• Strong interpersonal communication and negotiation skills.
• Highly developed sense of professional ethics.
• Ability to work on a team as well as independently.
• Ability to contribute to the improvement of processes and creation of work efficiency.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to identify project risks and plan / take action as needed.
• Strong leadership qualities to guide teams, manage conflicts, and inspire collaboration.
• Effective time management skills to prioritize tasks and ensure timely completion of the pre-construction phase.

Required Experience

An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer

J. Benton Construction provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.