Preconstruction Manager

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Negotiate pricing contracts with subcontractors and suppliers
• Issue purchase orders for procurement and expedition of materials and equipment for jobs
• Meet subcontractors and suppliers on-site as necessary
• Ensure compliance to project budgets and provide analysis of deviations
• Ensure accurate takeoffs to ensure budgets are accurate
• Research new materials for design and cost savings
• Maintain subcontractor and supplier insurance policies
• Develop and implement new purchasing strategies to deliver ongoing cost reductions and process simplification
• Maintain relationships with subcontractors and suppliers
• Establish new relationships with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure adequate resources for all projects and to continually improve pricing and quality of work
• Assist in ensuring awareness and company compliance to all building codes and local construction guidelines
• Leverage technology, safety measures, and information sharing to increase productivity and profitability
• Assist in settling invoice or contract disputes
• Forecast upcoming demand
• Manage materials/equipment inventory

Qualifications and Experience:

• 5 to 8 years' procurement experience within the construction industry
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, engineering, or comparable degree required.
• Knowledge of state and local politics and permitting procedures.
• High drive to succeed coupled with excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Blue Cross health and dental group insurance benefits.
• Company-provided Life, AD&D, and Long-term Disability (LTD) benefits.
• Company paid vacation and holidays.
• 401k
• Monthly living allowance (if applicable).

Education

Preferred

• Bachelors or better

Behaviors

Preferred

• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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