Preconstruction Manager

Overview

The Preconstruction Manager is an office-based position which administratively reports to the Director of Entitlements (DOE). Functionally, the position manages assigned projects to ensure entitlements are on schedule and budget within allocated timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review due diligence deliverables to assess site viability and provide budget recommendations, collaborating with the real estate team to inform project decisions.
• Issue RFPs to third-party consultants, evaluate proposals for scope completeness and budget alignment, and recommend selections to support project objectives.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and third-party consultants to ensure the timely and cost-effective delivery of permits and approvals.
• Attend all weekly project review meetings.
• Proactively track and manage deliverable milestones and permit timelines to ensure all project phases progress on schedule and to identify and mitigate potential delays.
• Update and manage the preconstruction schedule for assigned projects, providing regular visibility through clear communication of ‘good, watch, and jeopardy’ status to key stakeholders.
• Review design plans to ensure alignment with internally approved concepts and confirm completeness.
• Prepare bid package documents and communicate all pertinent project details to the construction team.

Qualifications

KEY COMPETENCIES

Leverage Business Insights – Understand and act on industry trends, local market and economic conditions and our business model to make decisions and create competitive advantage.

Deploy a Strategic Mindset – Take a broad, global perspective when considering proactive solutions to long-term opportunities and risks that might develop in the future.

Display Emotional Intelligence – Demonstrate the capacity to recognize feelings and patterns of behavior and those of others. Manage emotions effectively in ourselves and our relationships.

Contribute to Team Accountability – Actively monitor and communicate progress, hold consultants and vendors accountable for meeting deadlines, and assist other senior team members where needed.

Experience/Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• 1-5 years of large retail chain entitlement and construction experience
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of design and construction practices and materials
• Exceptional verbal, written, and stand-up communication skills
• Working knowledge of project budgeting, purchasing, and scheduling
• Highly refined interpersonal skills
• Strong planning and proactive risk management skills

Employee Benefits

At Mavis, we understand that our people drive our success. We provide our team members with competitive weekly pay, including weekly incentive compensation, a good working environment and an excellent combination of additional benefits like health, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, paid vacations, paid time off, paid holidays, life insurance, on-the-job training, and opportunities for career growth and advancement.

Mavis is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Consistent with our commitment to the principal of equal employment opportunity for all individuals, we enforce a zero-tolerance policy on discrimination at Mavis. Employment decisions are made without regard to an applicant's or employee's actual or perceived membership in any category or status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Where appropriate, Mavis may provide reasonable accommodation for an otherwise qualified individual to perform the essential functions of the position.

Mavis does not seek salary history information from applicants.