Data Center Preconstruction Manager – Chicago, IL
This opportunity is with a leading general contractor of data center construction services. This company provides a complete life cycle of solutions that are custom-fit to the requirements of their client's mission-critical facilities. They build mission-critical facilities for data center facilities nationwide for Enterprise, Colocation and Hyperscale Companies. This opportunity provides a career-growth minded role with exciting projects with leading-edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits.
The Preconstruction Manager is a key leader in the preconstruction process, responsible for managing and delivering project goals, including budget, schedule, and quality. This role collaborates with project stakeholders to develop and implement project plans, identifies and mitigates risks, and ensures compliance with company policies and procedures.
Responsibilities:
Prepare and review Price and Cost Proposals / Specifications, drawings or customer requests to determine equipment requirements. Prepare and review the scope specified within the proposal to ensure it includes appropriate scope Prepare price work up sheets to accurately determine costs and profitsReview the labor rates to ensure accordance to the contract specifications and check labor productivity to ensure hours allotted are appropriate to minimize working restrictions, overtime, etc.Prepare and review the material pricing and validate against other pricing references, acquire material quotes when possiblePrepare and review pre-purchased material or equipment and/or equipment rental rates against fair and reasonable pricing referencesReview contractor mark-ups to ensure that the correct mark-ups are being used and that any mark-up caps are not exceededAssist with the Preparation of Sales ProposalsAssist in sales strategy for proposalsInterface with Project Managers regarding project requirementsWill participate in the negotiation meeting with subcontractorsDevelop cost estimates from the engineering drawings; proactively identify deficiencies and/or questions; and actively assist the project team toward the answersPrepare and review material take-offs from contract documents and drawingsPrepare conceptual and cost study estimates from preliminary sketchesAccumulate, evaluate and document historical cost data for the development of future estimatesQualifications:Experience with Construction Services for Large Buildings / Facilities a MustElectrical / Mechanical Systems backgroundExcellent customer service skillsCapable of Multi-tasking in a fast paced environment.MS Office Skills to include: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Engineering or Construction5-10 years of experience in performing Cost Estimates, Reviewing Contractor's Price and Cost Proposals for major engineering and construction projectsHeavy Construction Projects experience is preferredExperience with Construction Estimation Software (Timberline, CMIC, etc.)Previous experience in the Military / Military veterans in all branches that have experience with Electrical / Mechanical is a huge plus (Navy nukes- EMN, ETN, MMNs, Seabees, Army - Power Generation, Air Force – Power Production, Generator Techs, Maritime, Coast Guard, Army National Guard, etc.)
Submittal Instructions:
Please apply directly by clicking the link below, alternatively you can forward your resume directly to: b7xajkqffe3t3ojjc71ajfgtwr@crelate.net
After applying, if you have further questions, you may call 973-895-5200 and ask for Iggy. You can also submit via our career portal and take a look at other Critical Facility openings we are working on at, https://www.pkaza.com/jobs/
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Company offers competitive salaries and benefits package including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan
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