Preconstruction Project Manager

Are you a Preconstruction PM searching for new experiences? As a leading Trane® independent office, Brady brings efficient, reliable, and secure building solutions throughout central and eastern North Carolina. We take pride in all we do and in our Associates which is why we offer competitive pay and compensation, benefits, growth opportunities, and more!

The Preconstruction Project Manager works to bridge the gap between engineering design and construction within necessary timelines, established budgets and exceeding the expectations of our clients. This role involves extensive communication with the sales, engineering, suppliers, sub contractors, scheduling, safety and construction teams to develop plans, and mitigate risks against schedule, budget, safety and quality of the overall project. The Preconstruction Project Manager’s primary objective is to ensure construction projects are properly planned and coordinated from the early phases of design with a smooth transition into construction.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Lead the preconstruction effort for assigned projects from concept through final proposal. Coordinate the internal teams that contribute, including design, estimating, safety, and equipment sales, so each deliverable is completed on time and fits the project goals. Own the integrated delivery plan, schedule, budget, and final proposal.
• Participate as a key contributor and knowledge base for the overall design constructability and sequencing plan
• Drive collaboration between various stakeholders
• Know Client Expectations and Manage Client Interface
• Lead planning efforts including strategy development, and execution with design, procurement and construction management teams to ensure efficient and timely flow of information
• Conduct constructability reviews during all phases of design to include the appropriate construction and trade resources for synchronized reviews.
• Support estimate and schedule development and recommend opportunities for optimization based on previous experience, and value driven solutions
• Develop subcontracting and procurement strategies in collaboration with the construction management and procurement teams
• Support the development of 3-D visualizations
• Develop thorough site logistics plans including utility, offsite or other requirements
• Coordinate with internal safety, quality, project services and technical services groups to ensure a comprehensive preconstruction planning process
• Work to build a cooperative partnership between the client, contractor and all stakeholders to ensure a timely resolution of project issues and the overall success of the project.

 SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years experience in managing construction projects related to industrial and/or commercial facilities
• Experience with 3D Modelling software preferred
• Field Construction Experience on active construction projects
• Effective communication and leadership skills
• Experience optimizing construction scheduling and sequencing
• Ability and willingness to travel to support project and client needs during planning, design, procurement and early construction phases. Travel requirements will vary based on project needs and may be up to 50% of working time, including extended periods at client sites, construction sites, fabrication facilities and project offices throughout North Carolina. Travel frequency may fluctuate based on project lifecycle and business needs.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment while supporting project teams and stakeholders located across multiple Brady offices: Greensboro, Morrisville and Wilmington. This role requires a balance between remote work and in person participation for project meetings, workshops, client engagements, design reviews, constructability reviews, and execution planning sessions as required.

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS & ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURE:

The physical demands and environmental exposure described here are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities.

While performing this job, the Associate is regularly required to talk, hear, and travel to jobsites as required. The Associate is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, and use hands to operate a computer keyboard and telephone, and is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, and color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

This position works in a typical office environment with occasional jobsite visits, including outdoor work, mechanical/equipment rooms, and customer-occupied spaces. During site visits, the Associate is occasionally exposed to wet/humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold or heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level is usually moderate.

 EEO STATEMENT:

Brady strives to provide an environment free of discrimination as part of our mission to care for each other, our customers, and our community. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.

 DISCLAIMER:

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job. The Employer reserves the right to amend this description at any time with or without notice to the Associate.

I agree to perform the above referenced duties while upholding our company values.