Why you should join our team: Do you want to be an employee-owner? This company is a 100% employee-owned and family-focused commercial construction general contractor with over 70 years of experience. This company provides a dynamic environment where each individual is challenged to be his or her best, and we are continually searching for goal-driven candidates to join our team. We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and encourage those with a wide range of backgrounds to inquire about our job opportunities. Core Values: • FAMILY comes first • SERVICE to others • PURPOSE in everything we do • DEPENDABILITY to do what’s right • ENJOYMENT of our work The Difference: We offer a variety of unique perks for our employee-owners: • Main working hours of 8:00-5:00 Monday-Friday • $500 stay-on bonus after 60 days • Career-advancement programs • Company-sponsored outings and events Qualifications and Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Environmental Engineering or similar • At least 10 years of relevant experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience involving preconstruction • DBIA Certification preferred or ability to obtain within first year of employment • Experience with water and wastewater treatment facilities and ability to interpret related strongly preferred • Experience with municipal/public infrastructure procurement processes and delivery methods including CMaR and Design-Build preferred • Knowledge of equipment procurement and coordination for treatment/process systems preferred • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Advanced computer experience with proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel • Ability to objectively coach employees through complex issues • Good time management skills • Must be able to contain confidential information • Excellent attention to detail • Work well in an office team environment • Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction How will you Build Your Future With Us? This company is seeking a reliable, goal-driven candidate to fill our preconstruction manager position in Ames, IA. This position is responsible in developing, improving and leading the preconstruction process for design-build and construction manager at-risk projects, with a primary focus on water and wastewater treatment facilities. This position will serve as the team/company expert as it relates to preconstruction contracting, estimating, constructability and delivery strategies. Essential duties and responsibilities for the position are as follows: • Risk Management • Adhere to, enforce and support company safety program • Evaluate subcontractors and suppliers to ensure they meet or exceed this companies standards for the project • Document project changes and correspondence through email and mail correspondence through the preconstruction phase • Anticipate & address issues and understand how work performance & timeliness effects the achievement of goals • Evaluate constructability, operational impacts, sequencing constraints, and shutdown planning associated with active water/wastewater treatment facilities and utility systems • Identify and mitigate risks related to underground utilities, treatment process systems, environmental regulations, and owner operational continuity • Financial Management & Results • Assist Project Manager with the buyout process • Ensure profit objectives are met by ensuring schedules and budgets are achieved • Negotiate and estimate favorable and timely change orders that produce results, protect this companies interests and satisfy the owner and architect • Assist in the development of conceptual and detailed estimates for water/wastewater treatment process systems, underground utilities, concrete structures, pumping systems, and associated infrastructure. • Understand market conditions, equipment lead times, and procurement strategies specific to municipal water and wastewater construction • Design Support & Field Involvement • Facilitate correspondence with the owner and design team • Assist project manager with scheduling and conducting design meetings (if design-build) • Assist project manager with scheduling and conducting team meetings to review design status, budget status and overall progression of the project • Include and involve the field operations manager, safety specialist and/or anticipated superintendent as needed throughout the preconstruction process • Coordinate with design engineers, equipment vendors, and operations staff regarding treatment processes, phasing plans, shutdowns, and startup requirements • Participate in constructability reviews for treatment facilities, process piping, electrical/instrumentation systems, and operational sequencing • Project Leadership • Manage project through Procore and any other required project management software • Assist with setting, communicating and tracking project goals • Support customer relationship building with owners by balancing the needs of this company with the customer expectations around schedule, quality and cost • Develop a clear and complete understanding of the construction project by reviewing plans, documents and proposed cost information • Plan ahead to work efficiently by creating a sound completion plan leading the project team to establish priorities, schedule activities and timeframes, develop clear and measurable progress benchmarks and assign responsibilities • Guide the project by keeping the big picture in mind & making sound decisions • Ensure timely construction project starts consistent with preconstruction plans and owner needs • Produce clear and complete planning information including timely and detailed owner meeting minutes and look-ahead schedules • Use this companies policies and procedures through use and reference of preconstruction process manuals • Contribute to swift and smooth project transition from preconstruction to construction phase • Lead the project team through preconstruction abiding by and following the contract requirements • Lead preconstruction efforts for water and wastewater treatment projects including process coordination, phasing, operational continuity, and regulatory considerations • Develop and maintain a strong understanding of water/wastewater treatment methods, equipment systems, utility coordination, and municipal owner expectations • Coordinate early procurement strategies for long-lead treatment equipment, process systems, and specialty subcontractors • Process Development & Improvement • Ensure this companies processes follow current CMaR preconstruction Iowa law • Development of new and/or improvement of existing preconstruction processes • Research and learn industry best practices regarding preconstruction processes • Assist with developing, implementing and utilizing preconstruction services fee estimating process • Assist BD with development and submission of RFQ’s • Lead the development and submission of RFP’s including developing and leading the presentation process • Develop and improve estimating, scheduling, and preconstruction processes specific to water/wastewater treatment and utility infrastructure projects • Maintain awareness of industry trends, treatment technologies, delivery methods, and regulatory requirements impacting municipal water/wastewater construction Benefits: At this company, we attribute our success to the investment and retention of our quality employees. This company values its employees and offers a comprehensive benefits package including: • Competitive pay with weekly direct deposit • Work/Life balance – paid time off, holidays, volunteer time off, parental leave, and bereavement • 100% Employee Owned, you can become an employee-owner after only one year of service! • Competitive benefits – including medical, dental and vision, flexible spending account, and disability • Company-paid life insurance • 401K retirement plan • Tuition reimbursement and continuing education • Personalized career path • Employee assistance program If you are interested in learning more, please apply or send your resume/contact information to Andrew Grubbs, [email protected]. #IND1