Preconstruction Manager Mission Critical

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Location: Odessa TX or Houston TX

Type:Full time

General Information/Job Summary

Provides leadership and management for preconstruction activities on mission critical construction projects including data centers and other high-reliability facilities. Leads early planning estimating budgeting constructability procurement strategy design coordination value analysis risk mitigation schedule development and project handoff to ensure projects are positioned for safe predictable and cost-effective execution. Works closely with clients design partners operations teams estimators trade partners suppliers and internal leadership to develop clear scopes reliable budgets realistic schedules and executable project plans.

Responsibilities/Competencies

• Lead preconstruction efforts for mission critical projects from pursuit concept and design development through GMP buyout and transition to construction.
• Develop and manage preconstruction plans schedules estimate milestones procurement strategies deliverable requirements decision logs and project risk registers.
• Coordinate with clients architects engineers consultants general contractors trade partners vendors utilities authorities having jurisdiction and internal project teams.
• Lead constructability reviews design coordination scope gap analysis value engineering logistics planning phasing analysis and construction readiness reviews.
• Oversee preparation of conceptual schematic design development and GMP estimates; validate assumptions quantities escalation contingencies allowances exclusions and alternates.
• Manage bid package development subcontractor and supplier prequalification RFP preparation bid solicitation bid leveling scope reviews interviews and award recommendations.
• Support procurement planning for long-lead mission critical equipment including electrical gear generators UPS systems mechanical equipment controls fire protection and prefabricated assemblies.
• Develop and maintain preconstruction budgets cost models cash flow projections cost trend logs scope reconciliation documents and pricing updates throughout design progression.
• Partner with scheduling and operations teams to develop baseline preconstruction and construction schedules including permitting utility coordination procurement commissioning energization and turnover milestones.
• Provide technical input related to mission critical systems redundancy requirements MEP coordination commissioning readiness site logistics and phased delivery strategies.
• Prepare and present preconstruction updates cost reports risk summaries procurement status schedule impacts and decision recommendations to clients and company leadership.
• Support business development and pursuit efforts including proposal content interview preparation client presentations market intelligence and relationship development.
• Complete other responsibilities associated with the position as may be appropriate.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Construction Management Architecture or a related field preferred; equivalent preconstruction estimating or construction management experience may be considered.
• 8 years of progressive construction experience including significant experience in preconstruction estimating procurement project management or related construction leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience supporting mission critical data center industrial advanced manufacturing healthcare or similarly complex technical construction projects; direct data center experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of conceptual estimating detailed estimating GMP development bid leveling scope reconciliation constructability review value analysis and preconstruction deliverables.
• Working knowledge of delivery models such as design-build CM-at-Risk EPC general contracting owners representative and/or program management.
• Familiarity with mission critical MEP systems long-lead equipment procurement utility coordination redundancy concepts commissioning integrated systems testing and operational turnover requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings specifications contracts estimates schedules bid packages and technical documentation.
• Proficiency with estimating scheduling project controls document management and construction collaboration tools; experience with platforms such as Bluebeam Procore Autodesk Construction Cloud Primavera P6 MS Project or similar is preferred.
• Strong leadership communication analytical negotiation problem-solving presentation and stakeholder management skills.
• Professional registration or certifications such as PE PMP CCM DBIA LEED AACE or similar are preferred but not required.
• Travel may be required to various offices client locations vendor facilities or project sites.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to walk the property and laydown yards.
• Ability to carry up to 50 pounds.