Pre-Construction Manager
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Collaborate with project teams to perform conceptual estimates, quantity take-offs, and square footage cost estimates. Organize this pricing information to provide to teams as requested.
- Help with comprehensive feasibility studies for current and potential projects.
- Review project GMP's and communicate potential pricing deficiencies and risks associated with each potential project.
- Assist team members with various special projects related to estimating and other preconstruction services as needed.
- Develop accurate cost estimates for pre-construction activities as well as construction cost estimation on changes to projects under construction.
- Review and approve pricing from project general contractors on all owner changes as requested.
- Attend and represent Property Reserve in project estimating meetings, project review meetings, and bid review meetings (as requested).
- Collaborate with the finance and construction teams to establish and monitor project budgets throughout the pre-construction and construction phase.
- Coordinate with Property Reserve Development Managers and Construction Managers, along with a project's architect, engineer, and other stakeholders to develop project design concepts that align with project requirements and industry standards.
- Help team evaluate and stay up-to-date with new technological advancements in construction practices and estimations.
- Maintain a strict high level of confidentiality regarding financial specifics of projects, including estimates, bids, contract amounts, change orders, cost, financing arrangements, fees, and other financial information.
- Maintain a comprehensive record of each project's pricing confirmation or estimate ensuring accessibility and transparency for all development department co-workers.
- Stay current on changes in construction costs, construction regulations and codes, implementing necessary adjustments to pricing information.
- Track costs to understand actual costs on similar type projects. Track construction section costs to provide data on costing trends as requested.
- Perform other duties as needed.
- Member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and currently temple worthy.
- Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field required. Significant experience in pre-construction management, estimating, and construction practices in large commercial, industrial, and residential assets required.
- Experience in reading and researching building project documents including plans, specifications, addenda, estimates, schedules, etc. Experience with RS Means required. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, BIM, Bluebeam, Procore, and Primavera P6 preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, detail oriented.
- Exhibit a genuine passion for the work and a commitment to its importance.
- Excellent and professional verbal and written communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of industry best practices, building codes, and regulatory requirements.
- Health: Medical, dental, vision, FSA, life insurance, short and long-term disability, employee assistance program.
- Work-life balance: paid sick, vacation, holiday, parental, and funeral leave. Option of working Thursdays from home for most positions.
- Prepare for the future: Retirement plan with a generous company match.
- Employee discounts available on a variety of products and services.
- Education: we can help cover some of those expenses!
- Opportunities for growth and mentorship to foster professional development and career advancement.
- A collaborative company culture that encourages open communication, teamwork, and mutual support.