Preconstruction Manager
Dragados USA

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with The Proposal Manager in the production of Statements of Qualifications, Proposals, and presentation efforts.
• Coordinate with The Proposal Manager to develop solutions and win strategies while complying with client requirements to secure profitable projects.
• Coordinate with The Proposal Manager to develop Project Approach and Technical Response for Statements of Qualifications and Proposals.
• Develop and review design-build contract with design firm and hold the designer accountable for cost, quality, and schedule during the pursuit phase.
• Coordinate with the design firm and estimating team to develop appropriate level design deliverables for purposes of estimating during the pursuit phase.
• Thoroughly review and understand the contractual requirements for design submittals for the final proposal and after contract award. Assure all submittals meet the requirement.
• Collaborate with the pursuit team in preparation for One-On-One Meetings with the Owner during the pursuit phase, and as appropriate after contract award.
• Coordinate the development of Alternative Delivery Concepts (ATCs) during the pursuit phase of the design-build procurement among design, construction, and estimating teams.
• Coordinate and participate in Technical Working Groups (TWGs) during the pursuit phase and after contract award during the completion of design.
• Coordinate and engage construction and estimating personnel to participate and provide input to ensure designs are being developed consistent with the construction's team's intent and with the proposed phasing.
• Coordinate the preparation of the construction schedule with operations, scheduling, and estimating teams for inclusion in the final proposal submission.
• Verify construction means and methods and schedule with the technical (operations) team.
• Coordinate with the estimating team and assist in development of the cost estimate based on type of procurement, project, and contract.
• Coordinate with the estimating team on the selection of suppliers and subcontractors that best suit the specific project, as well as company approach and goals.
• Ability to work as part of a team and support and act in accordance with group decision making.
• Pursue, build, and maintain strong relationships in the industry to enable effective communication/ties to the local market.
• Actively participate in heavy civil industry trade associations and strategic community and industry activities for lead generation and visibility of the company.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

• 7-10 years' experience in the heavy civil market for a construction or engineering firm
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field from an accredited four-year college or university, Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred
• 5+ years' experience on Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), Public Private Partnership, or Design-Build projects preferred
• Experience with State Departments of Transportation (DOT) Experience on projects $100M + preferred
• Federal, State and Local knowledge and experience
• Knowledge and experience with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge with Primavera P6 Scheduling Software is a plus
• Communication - excellent oral presentation and written skills