Preconstruction Manager - Kitchell : Job Details

Kitchell is seeking a dynamic Preconstruction Services Manager to lead and deliver comprehensive preconstruction services for commercial construction projects. This role is pivotal in driving project success from concept through design, ensuring alignment with client goals, budgets, and timelines.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead preconstruction efforts including estimating, trade contractor procurement, design management, and scheduling.
• Develop and mentor preconstruction staff, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring satisfaction and repeat business.
• Coordinate with architects, consultants, trade contractors, and internal teams to align design and construction phases.
• Monitor project budgets, identify and track risks, and manage scope and cost changes.
• Prepare and present project proposals, conceptual and detailed estimates, and GMP packages.
• Coordinate closely with the collective team on general conditions, and general requirements specific to each project.
• Lead meetings with the owner, architect, consultants, and trade contractors for all aspects of the preconstruction phase of the project.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field, and / or 5-10 years of applicable experience.
• Experience in the following markets: Healthcare, higher education, and commercial.
• Experience with the CMAR delivery method.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of estimating, design phases, and construction processes.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

About Our Company

Founded in 1950, Kitchell began as a commercial contracting business and over the years developed new talents and enterprises, acquiring complementary businesses and expertise to remain competitive. Today, Kitchell Corporation serves as the holding entity for several companies that are integral to Kitchell's core business, as well as those that operate independently. We provide a wide range of services within the built environment, including general contracting, construction management, development, facilities management, engineering, architecture, and myriad other services. Our employees manage projects from our main offices located in Arizona, California, and Texas. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that fosters personal and professional growth through in-house education programs, formal and informal mentoring, and cross-training opportunities. At Kitchell, we prioritize internal growth and building careers from within. We consistently rank among the top places to work, thanks to our tenured staff and outstanding benefits that are designed to enrich our employees' physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being. These benefits include company performance bonuses, discretionary stock options, incentive bonuses, health, and life insurance, health savings accounts (HSA) with wellness incentives, flexible spending accounts (FSA), 401(k) plans with a 4% company match, tuition reimbursement, weight loss programs, discounted auto insurance, identity theft protection, rewards programs, and much more.

Kitchell is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.