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Preconstruction Project Manager
Overwatch
DallasOn-site1mo ago
- Employment
- Full-time
About the role
- Lead onboarding, alignment, and performance management of A/E firms, civil engineers, surveyors, environmental consultants, general contractors, and specialty vendors.
- Maintain vendor qualifications, historical performance data, and regional partner availability to inform sourcing and engagement strategies.
- Develop and manage consultant scopes, RFPs, and engagement documentation, ensuring alignment with project requirements and internal stakeholders.
- Lead preconstruction GC RFP strategy development aligned with delivery method, schedule objectives, and market conditions.
- Oversee preparation of GC RFP packages, including scope definitions, assumptions, exhibits, and commercial requirements.
- Manage RFP distribution, bidder communications, Q&A processes, and proposal tracking.
- Support proposal evaluations, scope and cost leveling, risk assessments, and recommendation materials for leadership review.
- Lead research into entitlement pathways, permitting requirements, anticipated durations, and AHJ review cycles across target markets.
- Document regional permitting nuances and identify opportunities for early‑release work packages (e.g., grading, site preparation, utilities).
- Support Project Directors with entitlement strategy development and documentation for executive and investment review.
- Lead coordination with Project Directors, Estimating, and Engineering consultants to align assumptions supporting ROM development.
- Own and maintain benchmarking databases for cost, schedule, utility infrastructure, and program basis‑of‑design inputs.
- Ensure normalization of new project data and support updates to dashboards and reporting tools.
- Apply benchmarking insights to guide ROM assumptions, site feasibility analysis, and early design discussions.
- Drive development of early conceptual schedules informed by entitlement steps, AHJ requirements, and regional construction durations.
- Bachelor’s (preferred) degree in construction management, Engineering (Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical), or Architecture.
- 7+ years in preconstruction, estimating, or project management.
- Proven track record in mission-critical infrastructure (Data Centers, Semi-conductors, or large-scale Industrial). Hyperscale or Colocation experience is highly preferred.
- Mastery of ROM (Rough Order of Magnitude) cost modeling and benchmarking for major capital projects.
- Ability to interpret and "redline" conceptual Civil, MEP, and Structural drawings to ensure all scope is captured in RFPs.
- Knowledge of modular/prefabricated MEP skids and their impact on cost and "speed-to-market" schedules.
- Ability to assist in the creation of initial project budgets with minimal data.
- Hands-on experience with Procore, Bluebeam, and data visualization tools like PowerBI or Tableau.
- Must be able to walk, stand, stoop, twist, bend, and climb stairs or ladders for extended periods while navigating uneven, unpaved, or obstructed terrain.
- Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
- Must be able to drive between job sites and access all areas of an active construction zone, including raised platforms, scaffolding, and confined spaces.
- Must be able to tolerate exposure to outdoor weather conditions, dust, and construction-related noise, vibrations, and odors.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with contractors, engineers, and site personnel, and maintain situational awareness in high-activity environments.
- Personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, safety vests, hearing protection, and steel-toe boots, is required.
- Must have sufficient visual acuity to read drawings, specifications, and safety signage, and to observe site activity.
Perks & benefits
- 401k
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- Paid Time Off
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