Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $5.8 billion in revenue for 2023, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional and residential related building projects.
Why Clayco?
Best Places to Work - St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, Phoenix Business Journal
ENR - Top Midwest Contractors (#1), Top Design Build Contractors (#4), Top 400 Contractors (#20), ENR - Top Green Builders (#5)
The Role We Want You For
Clayco is currently seeking a Senior Preconstruction Manager for our west coast region . This is a senior leadership role for our preconstruction team. In this role you will be responsible for high level management of design-build project pursuits and preconstruction efforts across business units. You will work collaboratively with the VP of Preconstruction and other Preconstruction team members. You will provide expertise across all Business Units, working with Business Unit Leaders, Project Executives, and Senior Management.
The Specifics of the Role
Work with Business Unit Leaders (Institutional, Industrial, Residential/Hospitality, Commercial) and Project Executives to identify projects to pursue
Lead the team to prepare accurate proposals
Prepare conceptual estimates
Develop scope of work for each trade
Review scopes with subcontractors
Oversee subcontractor selection process
Prepare final estimates for owner presentation
Present to clients and owners
Review construction schedules
Review construction documents for value engineering
Prepare and price the value engineering items
Train and mentor junior estimating staff
Maintain master subcontractor/vendor lists by trade
Assist project managers in negotiation of contracts, change orders, etc.
Maintain and develop historical data for unit pricing
Develop general conditions for review with project management
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related
10+ years of estimating commercial construction projects ($50+ million)
Mission Critical and Data Center experience is a plus
Capability to lead project pursuits in multiple market sectors including Commercial, Industrial, Healthcare, Institutional, and Residential
Demonstrated knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, market conditions, and trade practices
Knowledge of estimating and quantity takeoff software
Experience leading Preconstruction meetings
Previous supervisory experience managing and mentoring junior staff