Senior Preconstruction Manager

Every day, our team members do amazing things in pursuit of our shared purpose to build trust with our clients, partners, subcontractors, and teammates. No matter your background, education, or career path, if you share our vision to create extraordinary experiences, you belong at HITT.

A Senior Preconstruction Manager is responsible for leading and managing multiple projects working with a team of preconstruction managers, and shared team resources to deliver exceptional deliverables to our clients.  In his/her duty they will be responsible for the day to day execution to provide preconstruction services from initial program design phase until final construction documents are complete for assigned projects.  This may include feasibility studies, budget estimates from conceptual design to final bidding, comparative studies, value engineering and presentation of the same to both internal and external clients. As a leader, a senior preconstruction manager should lead by example and personify The HITT Way.

Education/ Years of Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field, preferred

• At least (7) years of related commercial construction work experience

• Has been the lead preconstruction manager on several projects

• Has led others as team leader and has worked to develop and coach others

Direction, Supervision & Authority:

• This position typically reports to the Vice President of Preconstruction or Preconstruction Executive

• This position directly supervises preconstruction managers, assistant managers and project engineers

• Provide complete services to our Clients and Operations teams described above with minimal oversight

• Senior Preconstruction Managers will lead multiple project teams in all aspects of bid and budget deliverables

• This position will participate in the hiring and termination process

Skills/Abilities:

• Software proficiency

  • Microsoft Office Suite, with high level of proficiency using Excel

  • On Screen Take-off (OST)

  • Adobe products, including Bluebeam

• Resource to clients and design teams to positively promote HITT Preconstruction advantages

• Provide complete preconstruction services to our clients and operations team with minimal oversight

• Prepare and analyze pricing proposals to include current market and regional conditions, historical data, material escalation, internal estimate and subcontractor input in order to provide complete and accurate estimates to our clients

• Successfully manage the design and preconstruction phase with all stakeholders including owners, design team, consultants and HITT operations to move the project into the construction phase

• Presentation and interviews with clients, including strategic preparation

• Fully understand all building systems and opportunities to control or reduce costs

• Understand construction drawings and specifications and identify missing elements to provide complete proposals

• Understand project scheduling (P6), phasing and logistical planning of projects

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Understand geotechnical reports

• Understand Building Code and LEED Requirements

Qualities & Attributes:

• Leadership - is a leader and knowledge holder of the projects

• Decision-making – facilitates the decision-making process

• Positive attitude & Passion – exhibits a can-do, positive attitude and passion for construction and our industry

• Self-motivated and proactive – takes initiative and seeks responsibility

• Integrity - behaves consistently with The HITT Way

• Self-development – seeks continuous improvement of knowledge and abilities

• Quality – has ability to recognize quality and implements HITT and contractual quality standards

• Flexibility – is flexible with the ever-changing world of technology, design, means and methods and can “roll with the punches” the construction world produces

• Teamwork and Collaboration – can work collaboratively with people of various backgrounds and styles

• Customer service-oriented and is committed to going above the “normal” call of duty

• Coaches, trains and educates preconstruction team members

• Client Relationships – able to sustain existing client relationships and develop new client relationships

• Time Management – understands and knows what tasks are more important than others and what needs to be solved immediately and what can wait; helps others prioritize

• Respectful – is punctual, engaged/focused, and respectful of others

In accordance with the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunity Act, section RCW 49.58.110, the base salary range for this position is:

Compensation in other cities and states may vary. HITT Contracting offers a competitive total benefits and compensation package including performance-based bonuses, premium health care coverage including vision and dental, employer-matched 401(k), wellness reimbursement program, paid holidays and time-off, and other voluntary benefits and leave types. The determination of salary is based on the candidate’s individual professional experience, qualifications, education, skills, and training.

HITT Contracting is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring and developing the most qualified individuals based on job-related experience, skills, and merit. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We value a respectful, inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. HITT Contracting maintains a drug-free workplace, consistent with applicable local, state, and federal laws.

In accordance with Washington’s Senate Bill 5123, HITT Contracting will only base initial hiring decisions on drug screenings non-inclusive of cannabis. This law does not apply to applicants seeking positions that require a federal background investigation of security clearance or positions identified as safety sensitive. These positions include safety professionals, any level of superintendent or project manager, MEP or QC professionals, project engineers and construction interns.