Preconstruction Manager
Wight & Company · Darien, IL
- On site
- Full-time
- $150,000 / year
- Darien, IL
Job highlights
- Manage preconstruction services for integrated delivery models.
- Develop project schedules and phasing plans.
- Collaborate on project pursuits and estimating.
- Review designs for constructability and value.
- Provide technical guidance to junior staff.
About the role
Preconstruction Manager at Wight & Company
Are you looking for an opportunity to do challenging, creative work that makes a real impact? Would you like to be part of a company that respects individual contributions and thrives on collaboration? Do you love to win? Then consider joining Wight & Company. We’re a nationally recognized, award-winning architecture, engineering, and construction firm known for a dynamic company culture that fosters innovation and challenges the status quo, and we’re looking for a talented professional to join our team.
The Preconstruction Manager is a significant role in Wight’s design-led design build delivery model and key to providing fully integrated services. The Preconstruction Manager will work collaboratively with the Director of Integrated Services, Preconstruction Managers, Estimators, and Design and Construction Project Managers. Supporting preconstruction services on projects and pursuits, the Preconstruction Manager’s expertise, specifically in project planning, will impact all departments and markets.
Essential Responsibilities
- Participate in the development and champion the early established project vision and goals throughout the process and project.
- Develop detailed project schedules using scheduling software (Microsoft Project).
- Prepare logistics and phasing plans.
- Review design documents for constructability and value engineering opportunities.
- Solicit input from subcontractors to provide budgetary information for estimates. Review for completeness and accuracy.
- Work directly with the estimators, supporting their development of project estimates.
- Maintain master subcontractor/vendor lists by trade.
- Develop project scope of work documents for each trade.
- Review scopes with subcontractors and participate in subcontractor selection process.
- Develop General Conditions for review with management.
- Stay current with the various design and construction tools, working with project teams and IT to evaluate the company’s technology platforms.
- Provide technical support and guidance to newer staff in the development of their careers.
- Work with the Director of Integrated Services, Director of Construction Operations, and Project Executives on project pursuits.
Background & Experience Expectations
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering.
- 8+ years of applicable Preconstruction, design management and/or field management experience.
- In-depth knowledge of construction principles/practices required.
- Experience managing preconstruction on relevant projects.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to build trust and influence across all disciplines.
- Experience with project construction scheduling, estimating, bidding work, developing work scopes, and constructability, while maintaining a “value add” mindset.
- Self-starter, highly motivated.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Project required.
- Familiarity with logistics and phasing planning software’s such as CM Builder a plus.
- Certification such as PSP (Planning & Scheduling Professional) a plus.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary Range: $125,000 - $150,000. Individual pay will be based on several factors including experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant.
Wight & Company offers excellent benefits and a wonderful work environment. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, flexible spending, paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401(k). Our flexible work schedule allows for a healthy work-life balance.
About Wight & Company
For more information about our company, visit our website at www.wightco.com.
Wight & Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetics, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Wight & Company values diversity in our workforce. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation to assist with completing the electronic application, please call us at 630.969.7000 and ask to speak with a Human Resources representative.
Key skills/competency
- Preconstruction Management
- Project Planning
- Cost Estimating
- Construction Scheduling
- Value Engineering
- Subcontractor Management
- Constructability Review
- Logistics Planning
- Risk Assessment
- Microsoft Project
Skills & topics
- Preconstruction Manager
- Construction Management
- Project Planning
- Estimating
- Scheduling
- Value Engineering
- Constructability
- Logistics Planning
- Subcontractor Management
- Design Build
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight 8+ years of preconstruction, design, or field management experience, emphasizing scheduling and estimating skills.
- Showcase software proficiency: Clearly state your expertise in Microsoft Project and any familiarity with logistics/phasing software like CM Builder.
- Demonstrate value engineering skills: Provide examples of how you've identified constructability improvements and cost savings.
- Highlight communication and leadership: Emphasize your ability to build trust and influence across disciplines, and your experience mentoring junior staff.
- Research Wight & Company: Understand their design-led design-build model and their commitment to innovation and collaboration.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the salary range for the Preconstruction Manager role at Wight & Company?
- The advertised salary range for the Preconstruction Manager position at Wight & Company is between $125,000 and $150,000 annually. The final offer will depend on your individual experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- What educational background is required for the Preconstruction Manager position?
- A Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering is required for this role. This academic foundation is essential for understanding the technical aspects of preconstruction management.
- How many years of experience does Wight & Company look for in a Preconstruction Manager candidate?
- Wight & Company seeks candidates with at least 8 years of applicable experience in Preconstruction, design management, or field management. This level of experience is crucial for the responsibilities of the role.
- What software proficiency is essential for the Preconstruction Manager at Wight & Company?
- Proficiency in Microsoft Project is required for developing detailed project schedules. Familiarity with logistics and phasing planning software like CM Builder is considered a plus.
- Does Wight & Company offer remote work options for the Preconstruction Manager role?
- The job description mentions a flexible work schedule that allows for a healthy work-life balance, but it does not explicitly state if the Preconstruction Manager role is remote. Typically, roles with significant site interaction or client meetings may be on-site or hybrid.
- What kind of benefits can I expect as a Preconstruction Manager at Wight & Company?
- Wight & Company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. They also provide flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan.
- How can I highlight my value engineering skills on my application for the Preconstruction Manager role?
- To highlight your value engineering skills, focus on specific examples in your resume or cover letter where you reviewed design documents and identified opportunities for cost savings or constructability improvements, working with subcontractors for input.
- What is the company culture like at Wight & Company for a Preconstruction Manager?
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