MEP Preconstruction Manager - National Group

About the role

As the Preconstruction Manager for the National Group, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing various aspects of large-scale construction projects during the preconstruction phase to ensure successful project initiation; assist in the planning, implementation, and delivery of new business initiatives and preconstruction services relative to a particular client, group of clients, geographical area, or type of project; assist in the planning and monitoring of the strategic direction for projects; and target, develop, and maintain customer and design team relationships.

Preconstruction

• Deliver preconstruction services in a professional manner with a keen sense of urgency to customer requests. Develop a "trusted advisor" relationship with Owner, GC, Design Team, and project influencers.
• Actively track/manage project scope and budget trend. Manage transition between estimating and project management. Establish accurate baseline budget for the project.
• Implement preconstruction strategies that differentiate Harris and lead to increase opportunities. Work to expand preconstruction process and best practices across Harris projects.
• In collaboration with project execution team identify and document the construction plan. Include prefabrication solutions, fabrication strategies, schedule, sequencing, logistic, work packages, productivity tracking, etc.
• Direct and drive prefabrication design efforts throughout preconstruction while ensuring constructability.
• Drive the advancement of tools and IT solutions for the wider construction effort.
• Work with project management team to develop budgeting & report-out tools for communications with clients to demonstrate benefits of delivery method.
• Work with other teams across Harris to optimize tasks such as cost and schedule trending, managing logs and reports for technical issues, material and equipment procurement, etc.
• Create and utilize tools and dashboards, automating preconstruction reporting activities.
• Manage, prepare, and give presentations/deliver reports on preconstruction activities, task progress, and construction team briefings.

Business Development

• Support business development proposals and pursuits.
• Develop conceptual estimates, submit proposals. Manage financial aspects of proposals and contracts to protect company's interest and simultaneously maintain good relationship with client.
• Monitor construction activities and meet with client to ensure project objectives are being met. Provide feedback to Company construction team and assist in developing corrective action plans to mitigate issues.
• Develop plan(s) and actively manage customer accounts. Proactively track/manage project sales opportunities. Develop and implement project specific sales strategies to maximize Harris' probability of success.

Organization Support

• Foster the desired Harris culture.
• Emphasize a strong safety culture and an environment of collaboration, teamwork & transparency at all times.
• Represent Company in marketing/networking events, project meetings, planning sessions, design meetings, etc.
• Foster a culture of planning, early engagement, collaboration, and accountability through preconstruction within Harris.
• Facilitate operational consistency through project setup and planning.

Other Tasks and Duties

• Other tasks and duties may be necessary due to project specific conditions, and as directed.

What we're looking for in you

• Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred.
• 8+ years industry knowledge of mechanical and plumbing.
• 6+ years knowledge of corporate objectives impacting estimating, estimating strategies and techniques, and construction contracts.
• 8+ years proficient understanding of engineering and technology including principles. techniques, procedures, and equipment.
• 6+ previous success in delivering pre-construction services.
• 5+ customer service experience.
• Advanced knowledge of plumbing, piping, or sheet metal systems.
• Advanced knowledge of estimating.
• Advanced knowledge of construction project management.
• Open to 25%-50% Travel

Harris Benefits + Compensation

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401K with company match
• Vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays
• Paid Parental leave
• Short-Term Incentive Plan

Pay Range

$97,733.37 - $146,600.05

The actual salary offer will vary by candidate based on a wide range of factors such as specific skills, qualifications, experience, and location.