Preconstruction Manager

At Griffith Company, we recognize that people are our most valuable resource. We nurture that resource by fostering a work environment that encourages communication, respect and recognition. In this environment, Griffith Company employees flourish, taking their careers to new levels. In addition to offering a 120+ year history of quality, safety and excellence, Griffith Company has a dynamic, exciting and supportive culture where opportunity for growth abounds.

We are looking for an experienced Preconstruction Manager to join our Alternative Delivery Operations team. This position is involved in the project from initiation of the Request for Qualifications through execution of the final contract. This includes preparation of SOQ's, RFPs, initial planning, and preparation phases of a construction project (budgeting, feasibility analysis, scheduling, design management, and subcontractor and supplier procurement). The Preconstruction Manager will work with various members of the proposal team to ensure a successful proposal with the highest possible technical rankings, the best value pricing, while mitigating risks to the company.  

Essential Functions

• Identify Opportunities - Working with the Business Development (BD) team, identifying appropriate opportunities for project pursuits, reviewing, and providing input to the BD and Design Management (DM) team on selection of appropriate design consultants and JV team members. The Preconstruction Manager will be a key individual providing input into the Go/No-Go decision and SWOT analysis.
• Budgeting and estimating - Working with the Chief Estimator and the project team, developing conceptual project budgets, preparing detailed cost estimates, and managing pricing throughout the procurement process. This includes creating and managing the risk register for the project during preconstruction. The Preconstruction Manager shall have the ability to identify areas of the estimate that are incomplete and be able to explain to the estimating team and client the existing gaps.
• Site evaluation - Working with the Chief Estimator and Subject Matter Experts (SME) to conduct site inspections, analyze soil conditions, existing utilities, and improvements, and assess potential risks and challenges to site access. 
• Design management - Working with our Design Manager, collaborating to identify and retain the appropriate architects, engineers, and other design professionals to ensure project scope aligns with budget and schedule. The Preconstruction Manager is expected to work closely with the design management team to identify areas of design risk, potential quantity growth and maintain the procurement schedule. 
• Permitting and approvals - Should have a general knowledge of permitting processes including environmental and construction. When necessary, navigate permitting processes, coordinate with client, consultants, and regulatory agencies to obtain necessary approvals and identify risks to the company. 
• Subcontractor and Supplier selection and management - Identify and qualify potential subcontractors and suppliers, negotiate contracts, and manage subcontractor bids. The Preconstruction Manager will also be responsible for identifying the need for exclusive subcontractors or suppliers and completing the agreements with any exclusive team members.
• Schedule development - Work with the Project Scheduler to ensure the project schedule including scope of work, milestones and critical path analysis are accurate and complete. Ensure any schedule risks are incorporated in the design mitigation strategies, cost estimates, or the risk register as appropriate.
• Risk assessment and mitigation - Identify potential project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and monitor risk throughout the preconstruction phase. 
• Client communication - Lead, maintain and manage open communication with clients, present project proposals, address concerns, and manage expectations. Represent Griffith with a “Project First” attitude.
• Contract review - Coordinate with in-house Counsel to review and negotiate owner contracts, including terms and conditions, scope of work, change procedures, and include potential risks in the risk register. The Preconstruction Manager shall also ensure the appropriate questions and comments are submitted to the client during the proposal period.
• Value engineering - Identify cost-saving and schedule opportunities while maintaining project quality and functionality. 

Education

• Bachelor’s degree – preferably in Construction Management, Engineering or Business however persons with alternative degrees or qualifications are encouraged to apply.

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in construction project management and field operations, preferably in alternative delivery projects; 5+ years of dedicated experience estimating hard bid and alternative delivery projects; 5+ years of experience in Alternative Delivery projects including SOQ and proposal preparation for Design Build, CMGC and/or Progressive Design Build.

Specific Job Knowledge, Skills And Ability

• Experience with a wide range of civil construction required, with additional experience in vertical construction preferred.
• Experience with LA Metro, Caltrans or other large agencies using CMGC or other Alternative Delivery Methods
• Strong understanding of construction practices, building codes, and industry standards.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency in construction estimating software and project management tools.
• Excellent communication, writing and interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Experience in design review and contract administration
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. 

Competencies

• Effective communication
• Leadership, coaching, and employee development
• Adaptability/change management
• Conflict resolution/problem solving.
• Decisiveness
• Time management/multitasking
• Detail oriented
• Performance management
• Interpersonal awareness

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions
• Noise level may be moderate to loud on project sites.
• Frequent sitting for long periods of time
• Regularly lifts and moves up to 25lbs.
• Typing and visual use of computer or other devices
• Ability to speak and hear.
• Travel to job sites and other locations.

Company Benefits Package

In addition to offering a comprehensive benefits package for all employees — including a superior health benefits package — Griffith Company also offers generous performance-based compensation. As part of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Corporation, Griffith Company employees have the opportunity to directly and financially benefit from the Company's success. Other benefits include vacation time, sick days, paid holidays, and a 401K program. (Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)

Annual Salary Range: $175,000 - $200,000.

Relocation assistance will be provided to candidates outside of the local area on a case-by-case basis.

Visit us at: www.griffithcompany.net

Griffith Company is an equal opportunity employer and an employee-owned company.

Important Notice to Staffing Agencies/Recruiting Firms (please read completely)
Griffith Company will not accept unsolicited resumes from any sources other than directly from a candidate, Griffith Company employee or any of our industry and academic partners. Any unsolicited resumes sent to any of the following will be considered Griffith Company property: Griffith Company mailing address, fax machine or email address; Griffith Company employees; or to Griffith Company's applicant/candidate database. Griffith Company will NOT pay a recruiting/placement fee for any candidate hire resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

We will only accept resumes from staffing agencies/recruiting firms who meet the following criteria:
1) Have a valid fully-executed written contract with Griffith Company for service (signed only by our CEO, President, Executive Vice President or Human Resources Director). No other Griffith Company employee is authorized to bind Griffith Company to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.
2) Responding to a written request from a member of our Human Resources team to work on filling a specific job opening - we will not accept any unrelated resumes.

In the cases of staffing agencies/recruiting firms that meet the above criteria: we will not consider a presentation of a candidate to us as accepted unless a member of our Human Resources team expresses in writing to your firm/agency an interest in engaging with a candidate that is being presented. The act of a firm/agency simply sharing a candidate resume or profile with a hiring manager or any other Griffith Company employee by email, text or any other communication method will not suffice as Griffith Company's acceptance of a candidate.