Overview

Next 150 Construction is a fully owned subsidiary of Gilbane Building Company.

The Preconstruction Manager will be an integral member of the team on a regular basis, to become the go to resource during the preconstruction process. This individual will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of the Next 150 Construction solutions during preconstruction of workforce, equipment, temporary facilities and services, and consumables.

Who are we?

As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more! 

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Who are you? 

You are a coach/leader who leads with an inclusive and empathetic mindset. You provide feedback and guidance to help others excel in their current or future roles. You determine priorities, delegate work, and effectively communicate progress. You establish measures to assess the impact, quality, and timeliness of results while praising successes and sharing lessons learned. You build high performing teams by attracting, engaging, developing, and retaining talented individuals through motivation and discipline to maximize impact on the organization and the individual.

You leverage business insights by understanding industry trends, local market/economic conditions, and Gilbane’s business model to make critical decisions and create competitive advantage. You deploy a strategic mindset when considering solutions to long-term opportunities and risks that may develop in the future.

Your core values match Gilbane’s: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship. 

What’s in it for you?  

Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader. 

Responsibilities

• Prime responsibility is to evaluate and manage of the entire preconstruction process to optimize all Next 150 opportunities based on client sales log and estimates.
• Partnering with clients, the Managers and Directors of Next 150, the Preconstruction Manager develops a sales capture plans and proposals.
• Managing the preconstruction deliverables that includes estimates, coordination reviews, schedules, project buyout, early procurement, and planning requirements to ensure a seamless transition into the construction phase.
• Oversees contract administration including the review, negotiation, and approval of contracts for review by other members of the Legal Department, including prime contracts, nondisclosure agreements, subcontract agreements, equipment rental agreements, purchase orders, lease agreements, and similar documents.
• Ensures that terms of contracts are in accordance with Company policies, applicable federal and state regulations and laws, business needs, and work to minimize the Company’s risks and exposure.
• Coordinates with project teams to address risk and legal issues during and after contract negotiation process.
• Manage and utilize contract management systems and assist business units with proper document controls.
• Identify and develop procurement training material, deliver training to procurement and business unit staff
• Ability to manage teams
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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.
• Build High Performing Teams - Attract, select, develop, recognize, and retain talented individuals. Utilize motivation and discipline to maximize performance and impact on the organization.
• Drive Team Accountability - Determine priorities and delegate work; monitor and communicate progress. Establish measures to assess the impact, quality and timeliness of results; praise success and learn from mistakes.
• Coach and Develop Others - Provide feedback, instruction, and development guidance to help others excel in their current or future job responsibilities. Plan for and support development of individual skills and abilities.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree
• 10 years of purchasing and/or construction experience
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• 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
• Strong planning and risk management skills
• Proficient in public speaking and ability to lead large meetings with confidence Basic understanding of construction law, contract and risk management preferred.
• Understanding of insurance
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and experience with CMIC preferred.

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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