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Pre-Construction Manager
Job Posted: 15 hours ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent Contract
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands (County)
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Pre-Construction Manager
Galldris Group
Location: Midlands Region, based out of Birmingham
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Preconstruction Manager to join our Midlands team. To be considered, you will come from a Civil Engineering Background with previous experience in a Civils preconstruction environment, including tendering and design management, with strong experience of RC works, drainage, and groundworks. Prior experience of the operational delivery of large-scale civils projects.
The Pre-Construction Manager will be responsible for managing all activities in the preconstruction phase of projects, ensuring that tenders and proposals are technically sound, commercially competitive, and deliverable.
The Pre-Construction Manager will lead the coordination of design, estimating, planning, methodology and risk management, working closely with clients, consultants, and internal teams to secure projects and ensure a smooth transition into delivery.
* Key Accountabilities to include, but not limited to:
* Lead the preconstruction team during tenders and ECI/PCSA periods in developing proposals. Read the client brief documents for each tender to fully understand their requirements. Arrange and chair launch, mid-bids, workshops, settlement meetings and all other required meetings in order to develop and finalise proposals
* During the ECI/PCSA stage, lead the coordination and production of design data, project deliverables, reports, and documentation essential to the project and contractual requirements, and report progress against the ECI/PCSA deliverables programme
* Agree with the Proposals Manager on the technical deliverables for the submission and assign owners. Collate queries from the ECI/PCSA team, raise with the client and maintain a register ensuring responses are incorporated into our proposals
* Produce and maintain tender period programme. Produce (or arrange production of) method-related temporary works schedule in conjunction with Planner and Estimator to ensure appropriate allowance(s) are included in the proposals
* Produce (or arrange production of) Technical supporting information required (e.g. Contractors' Proposals, Risk register, Methodology, etc). Examine client requirements and documentation and explore alternative design, specification and methodology to provide optimised solutions
* Review key packages with the Estimator and Suppliers to ensure compliance with works information and review alternative designs/specifications offered. Incorporate any alternative offerings from the supply chain into our proposals.
* Arrange for Risk, Opportunities and Value Workshops to be held, with appropriate persons to be in attendance and record the outcome on a register for either submission or internal risk/Opportunity/VE consideration
* Proactively contribute to the Risk and Value Management process. Prepare the team for and attend mid / post-tender client meetings when required and prepare presentations, etc to comprehensively convey our proposals
* Manage the development and implementation of design proposals, ensuring they meet client requirements, including budget and time constraints. Manage and ensure effective briefing of the Design Team and, where necessary, the management of any 3rd parties or novated design teams to ensure that they meet all client requirements
* Lead the development and management of the pre-construction and construction design deliverables programme. Provide advice and guidance on the “buildability” of the design proposals to the client design team and our construction teams
* Liaise with construction and operational staff with regard to similar schemes previously carried out or in progress to feedback into our proposals. Act as Business lead through the PCSA/ECI period, negotiations and following phases, working closely with the client and delivery team
* Provide phased handover to the Delivery Team (Implementation). Undertake or arrange for the production of a Conditions of Contract review. Summarise the key issues with the proposed contract for submission with our proposals
* Lead/Contribute to the development of systems and processes to improve and streamline the pre-construction function
* Proactively develop and maintain good relationships with the supply chain, consultants and customers to promote the Company’s good reputation. Ensure that learning and best practice is captured from the with the aim of sharing it across frameworks/works packages and internally within the business
* Undertake other duties commensurate with the level of this position
* Comply with Company polices & procedures
Experience/Knowledge:
* Held a similar position previously. Experience in a client-facing role, client key point of contact. Previous experience of managing tendering and preconstruction processes within the Construction industry is required. Proven track record of leading bids for or on behalf of private and public clients
* In-depth knowledge of best practice solutions and optimisation of innovative ideas. Knowledge of pricing and quantification methods is required
* Experience of leading a team within the Construction Industry. Extensive experience in pre-construction liaising with Consultants and Clients, defining projects and determining risks leading to mitigation in the change of design whilst maintaining key requirements
Qualifications:
* Membership of a relevant professional body and/or relevant professional qualification, such as ICE/IStructE/CIOB/RICS/RIBA/CIBSE, is desirable
Skills:
* Ability to work on own initiative and deliver in a deadline-driven environment
* Meticulous, organised, pro-active with a positive attitude and willing to learn. Self-motivated and enthusiastic. Strong interpersonal and communication skills – written and verbal
* Ability to form effective relationships with partners under time pressure. Able to be a strong team leader, motivator and player
* A desire to continuously pursue innovation and development, with a focus on the customer and the business is required
* Proficiency in IT, numeracy and MS Office Basic & Project Management / Planning Systems
* Constantly striving to improve and exceed expectations ensuring safety and quality are never compromised. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, helping to develop effective and productive working relationships with Clients, contractors, and project teams. Flexible and adaptable with the ability to amend works plans to align with the Clients and key stakeholders changing operational working environment
* A problem solver who understands customer needs and delivers practical solutions. Effectively manage a team
Interested applicants must be eligible to work legally in the UK.
Should you feel you have what it takes to be successful in this role then we would love to hear from you.
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Galldris is an Equal Opportunities employer and does not discriminate against any protected characteristic.
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