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Hillwood Construction Services provides general contracting and construction management services in the United States. The company began in December 2000 as an industrial general contractor focusing on industrial warehouse and distribution facilities. Over the years, Hillwood Construction Services has diversified and expanded into many project types, from corporate headquarters to hangars, churches, Class-A office developments, hotels and tenant interiors.
The Preconstruction Manager has the overall responsibility for managing multiple individual projects from concept through the bidding, design and subcontract bidding phases of those projects. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated a strong skill set in conceptual budgeting and design management and be proficient in all aspects of the Hillwood Construction Services systems.
Responsibilities:
- Interface with the client and/or prospective tenant at the concept stage to determine the needs of the project.
- Consult with Director of Pre-construction/Operations Manager/VP on strategy for winning project
- Develop estimates for projects of all size and complexity
- While estimating, compare to history and understand/explain any significant variances
- Updates budgets to ensure that all designs are in line with the scope, schedule, and budget expectation
- Produces, collects, and distributes preconstruction RFI’s
- Reviews all project documents for compliance with budget, company/client standards and constructability
- Bid solicitation with the local subcontractors, suppliers, and trade groups.
- Prepares job specific strategy to maximize value for the client through detailed instructions to bidders and bid forms
- Produces accurate and thorough takeoffs
- Plans, leads, and coordinates pre-bid and bid meetings
- Creates project estimates and analysis of subcontractor bids
- Qualifies prospective subcontractors and suppliers
- Conducts post-bid and scope review meetings
- Facilitates the handoff to operations
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Organization and detailed oriented with the ability to prioritize and manage differing needs of the business.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with executive level internal and external clients.
- Excellent communication and time management capabilities.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or related area.
- Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in construction management or general contracting.
- Firm knowledge of construction, project management and commercial real estate.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting/standing at construction sites.
Source: Hillwood Career Page
