Preconstruction Manager - Mission Critical

We view employees as our most valuable asset, and the key to our success. That’s why we provide team members a career (not just a job), supported by learning and development opportunities, and a positive, collaborative work environment.

We offer the resources of a large company, while preserving our small company feel. Employees are encouraged to work hard, have fun and build strong relationships along the way! Community involvement, diversity and inclusion, and employee empowerment are central to our Company’s culture.

What We Offer :

• Competitive Pay
• Rewarding Bonus Program
• Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings
• Employer-Paid Short and Long Term Disability Programs
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off Provisions
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan With Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fully Paid Parental Leave
• Voluntary Products including : Pet Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance
• Corporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards

The Weitz Company is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to join our Des Moines, IA Mission Critical team.

The Preconstruction Manager sets small to medium-sized projects up for success through delivery of preconstruction services.

Value should be provided to customers by leading the project team, predicting cost and schedule, advocating for owners and seamlessly transitioning preconstruction services to the operations team.

This role will provide oversight and leadership to assigned internal employees.

What You'll Do :

• Responsible for accuracy of all estimating, scheduling, strategy and communication throughout preconstruction process
• Review all estimates for accuracy, detail and expectations
• Review weekly preconstruction process to ensure progress is on schedule; initiate changes to remain on schedule; advise leadership of issues that may pose a cost or schedule impact
• Coordinate building systems and schedules with the operations team to plan and budget for safety
• Make decisions in a timely manner; understand when to involve upper management in decisions; assess level of risk and consequences associated
• Collaborate with operations, business development, preconstruction team members and other stakeholders to ensure projects are turned over for success with the expected level of profitability
• Understand the clients’ needs to manage the process efficiently, ensure timely completion, understand local logistics / subcontractor and supplier market, and how BIM / LEED / LEAN can be best utilized
• Adhere to all company policies, standards, and procedures
• Other duties and projects as assigned
• Business travel may be required

What We're Looking For :

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each previously stated duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and ability necessary to succeed in this role.

• Education : A Bachelor’s Degree in a construction related field is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience : A minimum of four (4) years’ experience of estimating and / or project management in a construction field is required.

Proven history of leading, teaching, developing and mentoring others successfully.

• Skills : Independent judgment, business acumen, judgment, client relations, negotiation, decision making, conflict resolution, problem solving, effective internal and external communication, project management, team leadership, tact, adaptability and analytical abilities are all necessary skills for a Preconstruction Manager.
• Technology : Proficiency with operating systems and basic computer software programs such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.

Employee must have experience with onscreen takeoffs and the ability to learn other specific software.