Pre-Construction Manager
Region: London
Position Type: Full-Time
Principle Duties & Accountabilities
- Inspection of all project tender documentation to identify risk, establish deliverables and to ensure bid compliance and construction compliance
- Carry out site visits and inspections as required
- The preparation of any necessary scope documents for surveys, investigations and preconstruction regulatory compliance trackers
- Preparation of Tender design briefs for designers & subcontractors/suppliers
- Obtaining and budgetary management of tender design fee proposals and preparation of detailed design fee estimates
- Preparation of tender submissions, including document formulation and collation
- Tender design planning & programming
- Develop innovative design solutions to meet client's brief while identifying opportunity, insufficient information, inadequate or incorrect design and the management of any required RFI's
- Review of designs on behalf of BCL, including interrogating drawings and other technical documentation to ensure compliance
- Leading the evaluation of value added options and participation in value engineering meetings at bid and construction stage
- Liaison with project tender staff to ensure compliance with contractor's proposals understanding of tender design basis for price & programme
- Input to analytical & interpretative reports on technical and commercial factors
- Management of design review meetings, progress & performance reporting, and design change control
- Liaison with Clients, approval bodies and other relevant third parties
- Management of model information including 3D visualizations and Building Information Modelling
- Develop relationships with Clients from concept stage onwards; manage expectations of the project through regular communication and discussions regarding requirements and specifications;
- Manage the relationship for the whole project team on multiple projects - with the Client, subcontractors and professional teams and resolve any queries generated;
- Liaise with BCL project construction staff to ensure buildability, programme coordination, and quality is maintained;
- Review the design on an ongoing basis, identify potential interface problems & practicalities in construction, and resolve with the design team and specialist subcontractors where appropriate;
- Establishing, maintaining and chairing design management meetings at pre-tender, post-tender stage and construction stage;
- Establishing, compiling, tracking and delivering the required documentation for compliance with elements such as CfSH, BREEAM, LEED etc.
- Represent the company on D&B matters, including attending meetings with potential clients and representatives, and maintain the corporate image;
- Keep abreast of current developments within the industry and identify need for changes in current practice.
- Participates in training BCL staff and associated stakeholders in changes to legislation, design standards etc.
- Assisting the Company in the preparation of pre-qualifications for targeted projects.
Knowledge/Skills/Qualifications
- Design Related / Engineering / Construction degree/diploma
- Minimum 5 years commercial / mixed development construction experience, preferably in a Main Contractor entity
- Experiences of building frame solutions, building finishing, service integration and regulatory approvals.
- Demonstrable awareness of the commercial factors applicable to tendering & value engineering
- Thorough working knowledge of computer and database applications such as Windows, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project/Powerproject, AutoCad, Revit, etc.
- Thorough understanding of the construction industry and solid understanding of regulatory requirements and approval periods and process.
- Excellent ability to analyse and interpret contractual documents.
- Proven excellent analytical and organisational skills.
- Strong self-confidence, good judgment, and the ability to make sound decisions required.
- Must commit to maintain strict confidence regarding any sensitive information she/he may have to handle.
- Superior oral and written communication and interpersonal and negotiation skills required.
- Able to interact personably, yet professionally with Client, Design Teams, regulatory officials and staff of all levels as well as with senior executives both within and outside the company.
- Flexibility and ability to adapt to a changing environment are essential.
Interested:
Please apply online or send CV for a strict confidential inquiry.