Responsibilities
- Own the entire preconstruction strategy and execution for assigned projects, overseeing all preconstruction activities from concept through handoff.
- Serve as the right hand to the Preconstruction Department Lead, helping shape department strategy, standards, processes, procedures, and long‑term goals.
- Partner with Marketing and Execution Teams on RFP review, proposal development, and pursuit strategy.
- Attend preconstruction meetings and site walk‑throughs, providing input on planning, logistics, safety, and constructability.
- Lead review of engineering and design documents, drawings, specifications, and project schedules to ensure completeness, coordination, and constructability.
- Support and at times lead development of budgets based on logistics, phasing, sequencing, design intent, and constructability.
- Own development of all key preconstruction deliverables, including: Construction schedules, Work scopes, Bid strategies, Bidder lists, Project manuals and supporting documents.
- Develop value‑add and value‑engineering options aligned with project goals and cost targets.
- Attend and sometimes lead pre‑bid walkthroughs, bidder engagement calls, and post‑bid interviews.
- Oversee bidder RFIs/BRFIs, coordinate clarifications, and ensure timely, accurate communication with bidders.
- Attend project kickoff and transition meetings to ensure seamless handoff to Project Management.
- Lead early planning and collaborate with architects, engineers, and consultants to evaluate feasibility, regulatory requirements, design alternatives, site conditions, and cost impacts.
- Develop and manage cost estimates, budgets, and conceptual/pro forma pricing throughout all design phases, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and traceability.
- Create project pricing strategies and ensure high‑quality preconstruction deliverables for sales presentations, client meetings, and stakeholder updates.
- Drive cost leadership, maintaining alignment between design evolution and budget expectations, while recommending cost-saving opportunities and risk‑mitigation strategies
Requirements
- 4-Year College Degree in Construction Management, Project Management or Engineering (or equivalent field experience).
- 5+ years of field experience.
- Knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite of products: Outlook, Word, Excel, Project, Power Point
- Certification- Minimum OSHA 30
Nice to Have
- Desired knowledge includes: Bluebeam, Timberscan, Procore
Additional Information
- FLSA-exempt position
- Requires 40 work hours per week and the ability to work more if required
- Upon joining CSM Group we will provide you with a robust onboarding program to expose you to broad aspects of the organization by meeting with operations, business leaders and peers to better understand how we operate
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Please reach out to People Operations should you require such accommodation(s).
- This Position Description reflects the position’s essential functions and does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
