Mission Critical Pre-Construction Manager

Henderson Engineers is seeking a Mission Critical Pre-Construction Manager to join their organization. The Mission Critical Pre-Construction Manager can oversee the planning and conceptual design of the largest and most complex projects, typically through the bidding process where the project is transferred to the construction team. The employee assesses facilities and develops reports regarding existing conditions and recommendations. They also assist the engineering team in designing solutions to fit client and facility needs. As the facility assessor, and point of contact for the design team, they must be able to take detailed field notes with special consideration to all relevant trade components. Upon moving from design to construction, they contribute with managers in establishing a budget and schedule to coordinate and track the progress of the construction. They are responsible for writing up and pricing assessments and proposals for the approval of the Director of Pre-Construction. They may mentor or train less experienced employees. The Pre-Construction Manager performs design work as required by the project that is beyond the estimator’s scope of experience, handles any major technical problems encountered during bid preparation and prepares special engineering studies or reports required by certain bid items or conditions. They stay abreast of trends and developments, such as new equipment, methods and procedures that are developing in the industry. Pre-Construction Manager must be mindful and respectful of internal and external clients. Will be required from time to time to participate in presenting proposals to clients and be a part of leading the sales process.

Minimum Qualifications for the Role are:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of construction or engineering preferred. Common examples include Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Science, Construction Engineering, and Construction Management.
  • (Years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of requisite education).
• Five (5) or greater years of experience in commissioning, construction administration, or the design of building systems
• Advanced proficiency in technical knowledge, the industry, codes, and standards relating to a limited range of practice, project, or program types.
• Able to work independently but may require occasional supervision and mentoring.
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills specifically within Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications & Plusses:

• Completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam preferred.
• Professional Engineering License a plus.

Skills and Duties you will be Responsible for while in this role:

Facility Assessment/Project Development:

• Provides leadership for assessment teams.
• Performs on-site investigations on facility issues and troubleshoots solutions.
• Resolves issues that impact timing or budget up to and including the project bid date.
• Documents observations, issues, and potential solutions.
• Generates conceptual design schematics and calculations to present solutions for design team.
• Informs estimators of the scope to formulate budgets to complete projects.

Construction Management:

• • Assists construction managers in the planning, design, and construction of a project.
  • Informs project team of complexity, critical path items and other considerations in establishing the budget and schedule for projects.
  • Analyzes problems and develops resolutions.
  • Develops appropriate documentation to coordinate the construction process.

Technical Assistance & Mentoring:

• • Provides technical assistance and support to all members of the HBS staff.
  • Mentors and trains junior members of the preconstruction team.

Equipment Purchase/Engineering Design Assistance:

• • Coordinates performance criteria, long lead items and complexities of logistics with engineers.
  • Develops equipment purchase specifications, distributes to equipment vendors, and reviews submitted equipment.
  • Recommends equipment to owners/clients.
  • Receives and reviews client needs for advanced ordering and purchasing.
  • Provides consistency in quality control with the engineering design team on HBS projects.
  • Provides oversight and reviews construction documents, including drawings and specifications for new buildings and renovations to existing facilities.
  • This responsibility pertains to the alignment with the preconstruction assessment/scope, budget, and schedule.

• • Provides support during the project kickoff. Submits preliminary equipment selections and designs to project staff.
  • Reviews assessments and assists project staff as needed.