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Preconstruction Manager - Religious & Cultural

The Haskell Company, Salt Lake City, UT, United States


Overview
In this role, you will be responsible for all preconstruction activities on large volume projects (domestic and international) within our Religious & Cultural market, including developing budgets, value engineering, preconstruction schedules, procurement plan, prequalification of subcontractors, detailed take-off and estimating, the definition of bid package scopes, the subcontractor/supplier bidding process, and effectively leading preconstruction meetings with the internal team as well as the client.

Job Responsibilities:

Lead the development of detailed construction cost estimates from conceptual design through final design, ensuring accuracy and completeness at every stage

Manage and mentor estimating personnel, providing direction, oversight, and professional development

Participate in design review meetings and help guide the design team throughout the preconstruction phase

Evaluate design options and recommend optimal solutions based on cost, constructability, engineering quality, and material availability

Monitor project scope, cost, and constructability during design development to align with project goals and budget

Lead pricing strategy efforts in partnership with the proposal leader, ensuring alignment on approach, expectations, and deliverables

Develop bid packages, manage subcontractor and vendor participation, and evaluate market pricing to ensure competitiveness

Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and vendors

Review proposal milestone schedules with the pricing team, track progress, and ensure timely completion of estimates

Communicate estimate status, risks, and updates clearly to the proposal leader and key stakeholders

Support the development of construction schedules and overall project planning

Contribute to responses for Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Qualifications (RFQs)

Participate in client presentations, proposal interviews, and ongoing client engagement as needed

Train and develop preconstruction personnel while fostering a high‑performing team environment

Maintain historical pricing data to inform future estimates and strategic decisions

Provide support to other departments and project teams as needed

Travel as needed

Education/Experience:

Bachelor of Science Degree in accredited construction related curriculum, such as Civil Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent plus 5 years of experience; or 8 years of relevant experience in the construction industry.

Demonstrated preconstruction experience for international projects preferred but not required

To thrive in this role, you'll need:

Proven experience managing preconstruction for large‑scale 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

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, 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.

Español
En Haskell, usted no solo se une a una empresa, sino a un Lugar de Trabajo Destacado (Top Workplace) reconocido a nivel nacional, donde la diversidad de perspectivas y una mentalidad inclusiva impulsan resultados sólidos. Ya sea que esté iniciando su carrera, ampliando su experiencia o liderando el camino, encontrará una cultura fundamentada en la confianza, impulsada por la excelencia y diseñada para respaldar sus objetivos. Aquí tendrá la oportunidad, la flexibilidad y el sentido de pertenencia necesarios para desarrollar su carrera a su manera, al tiempo que genera un impacto real.

Alcance del puesto:

Lidera un equipo de profesionales de preconstrucción para desarrollar una estimación interna, involucrar a subcontratistas, analizar ofertas y compilar una estimación final.

Responsabilidades del puesto:

Pre‑estimación: participa en reuniones de revisión del diseño, revisa y monitorea alcance, costo y constructibilidad. Participa o lidera la reunión del Plan de Estimación.

Desarrollo de la estimación: lidera al equipo de estimadores, compila productos de trabajo, asegura información necesaria, gestiona RFIs, revisa hitos, coordina recursos fiscales y de seguros, garantiza cumplimiento RFP.

Gestión de subcontratistas: establece y mantiene relaciones, desarrolla estrategia de búsqueda, gestiona lista de licitadores, organiza reuniones previas a la licitación.

Etapa post‑estimación: envía presupuesto, participa en reuniones de alcance, asiste en selección de subcontratistas, recopila lecciones aprendidas, participa en reuniones de cierre.

Mantenimiento de bases de datos: mantiene base de datos de subcontratistas, formularios, historial de costos y estimaciones.

Capacitación: capacita personal de preconstrucción y participa en programa de capacitación.

Viajes: se reúne con subcontratistas locales, asiste a visitas de inspección y participa en conferencias.

Varios: realiza otras funciones asignadas.

Educación/Experiencia:

Gerente de Preconstrucción Nivel I: Licenciatura en Ciencias, 5 años de experiencia o 8 años de experiencia relevante.

Gerente de Preconstrucción Nivel II: Licenciatura en Ciencias, 7 años de experiencia o 10 años de experiencia relevante.

Français
Chez Haskell, vous ne rejoignez pas seulement une entreprise ; vous intégrez un Top Workplace reconnu à l'échelle nationale. La diversité des perspectives et une pensée inclusive favorisent des résultats plus solides. Que vous soyez débutant, en phase de perfectionnement ou en position de leadership, vous découvrirez une culture fondée sur la confiance, animée par l'excellence.

Portée du poste:

Dirige une équipe de professionnels de la préconstruction afin d'élaborer une estimation interne, solliciter des sous‑contractants, analyser les offres et compiler l’estimation finale.

Responsabilités du poste:

Phase de pré‑estimation: participe aux réunions de revue de conception, examine et assure le suivi de portée, coûts et constructibilité. Participe ou dirige la rencontre de planification de l'estimation.

Elaboration de l'estimation: dirige l'équipe d'estimateurs, compile livrables, gère RFIs, revues de dates clés, coordination des exigences fiscales et d'assurance.

Gestion des sous‑contractants: établit relations, élabore stratégie, gère liste de soumissionnaires, assure conformité.

Phase post‑estimation: transmet budget, participe aux revues de périmètre, aide à la sélection des sous‑contractants, compile leçons apprises.

Maintenance des bases de données: base de données subcontratants, formulaires, historique des coûts et estimations.

Formation: forme spécialistes, participe à programme de formation.

Déplacements: rencontre sous‑contractants locaux, participe à réunions et conférences.

Varia: effectue tâches assignées.

Formation / Expérience:

Responsable de préconstruction Niveau I: Licence (Bachelor of Science) dans un cursus accrédité lié à la construction, 5 ans d'expérience ou 8 ans d'expérience pertinente.

Responsable de préconstruction Niveau II: Licence (Bachelor of Science) dans un cursus accrédité lié à la construction, 7 ans d'expérience ou 10 ans d'expérience pertinente.

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