Pre-Construction Manager
Keller Foundations, LLC

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Overview

Keller is the world leader in geotechnical construction and deep foundations. With a North American presence of over 100 years, we operate as the market leader with over 50 offices throughout the US and Canada. By connecting global resources and local experience, Keller develops innovative, practical, and cost-effective solutions to geotechnical challenges. Our values of integrity, collaboration, and excellence enable us to lead the industry in providing the optimal solution for our clients.

Keller is looking for an experienced Pre-Construction Manager based out of our Providence, Rhode Island location.

Responsibilities

Business Development

• Builds client base for a local market, industry segment or product.
• Develops accurate market knowledge for future development strategy for the branch.
• Develops relationships with customer decision makers.
• Participates in industry associations to advance industry practices and develop prospective client relationships.

Proposal Preparations

• Manages the strategy for proposals, analyzing risks, and setting the selling price; directly involved in the selling strategy and support the teams in this process.
• Develops project specific proposal/bid strategies with Business Unit Management Team and Branch Managers.
• Evaluates bid/no-bid with Business Unit Management Team and Branch Managers.
• Develops detailed cost estimates.
• Works with engineering to develop a cost-effective design.
• Coordinates bid reviews and manages the submission of proposals.
• Conducts bid follow up and communication until the job is awarded.

Risk Management

• Fully understands and complies with Keller risk management policies and procedures.
• Recognizes major risks and takes appropriate measures to reduce risk to the company.

People Management

• Provides guidance, direction, coaching, and support to direct reports to maximize individual and overall department performance.
• Takes appropriate action to develop direct reports including, but not limited to, preparing and monitoring career development plans, training, promotions, demotions, lateral moves, corrective action, and progressive discipline.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred.
• Minimum 5 to 10 years of geotechnical, construction or industry related experience; 7 to 10 years of experience preferred.
• Experience with HCSS Construction Software for heavy civil projects highly preferred.
• Excellent computer, written and verbal communication skills necessary.

Additional Information

Salary Range : $90,000-$140,000 per year

Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors including relevant internal and external experience, knowledge, skills, scope of job, geographical location or other factors permitted by law

Benefits

• Vehicle Allowance
• Bonus
• 401(k) + matching
• Health, Dental, Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay

Keller is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and others to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Keller Foundations is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and others to apply.

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