Overview

Stellar is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to be responsible for the daily management, supervision, coordination, and successful completion of the project preconstruction phases to achieve the cost objectives with respect to contracting, scheduling, estimating, and bidding. This role will assure estimates are accurate, complete, and reflect the actual requirements of the project. This includes assuring there are an adequate number of qualified and financially sound subcontractor proposals received and evaluated through the prequalification process. The Preconstruction Manager prepares detailed estimates (conceptual, schematic, design development, construction) and analyzes cost models during the Design Development and/or bidding period. This role will require working collaboratively in close coordination with specific project teams' members such as the project developer, project manager, design project manager, and supporting staff to ensure all client goals and expectations are met.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain bidding database
• Collaborate with design team to develop best options and recommend best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials
• Mentor and train department personnel, and project staff (as needed)
• Develop conceptual cost models to assist owners and architects with preliminary planning
• Assist in the preparation of studies, materials and methods, recommendations, and cost estimates as required by clients or management
• Actively participate in presentation, interview, and proposal preparation
• Review and incorporate historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and man-hour figures
• Support the project team and review all final estimate packages to ensure accuracy and completeness, prior to formal quotation; maintain margin in pricing
• Update skills for software tools and technology utilized 
• Communicate and reinforce Stellar's vision, mission and values
• Spend time with owners and designers in between deliverables to assure design progress in accordance with schedule and owner expectations
• In consultation with Operations, develop and analyze phasing and sequencing plans
• In conjunction with Operations, develop site use plans
• Schedule and facilitate all constructibility reviews in conjunction with appropriate Operations personnel
• Develop Construction Phase administrative procedures manuals in conjunction with Operations

Qualifications

• In depth knowledge of design and construction practices and materials
• Exceptional verbal, written, and stand up communication skills
• Working knowledge of estimating, purchasing, and scheduling
• Highly refined interpersonal and leadership skills

About Stellar

Stellar offers a comprehensive package which includes:

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Remote & hybrid work options for many positions
• Paid Time Off – accrue 15 days (120 hours) within first year of service
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA, Dependent Care FSA)
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) – company match with immediate vesting

Stellar, headquartered in Jacksonville, FL, is a fully integrated firm focusing on design, construction, architecture, engineering, and mechanical services worldwide for over 30 years. Stellar combines a multitude of capabilities to create buildings and systems of exceptional long-term quality, value and efficiency. From food processing plants and healthcare facilities to refrigerated warehouses, automated production lines and beyond, we offer an integrated approach to meet all our clients’ needs.

Stellar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicants for employment based on their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, or any other status protected by law.