Are you looking for an opportunity to do challenging, creative work that makes a real impact? Would you like to be part of a company that respects individual contributions and thrives on collaboration? Do you love to win? Then consider joining Wight & Company. We’re a nationally recognized, award-winning architecture, engineering, and construction firm known for a dynamic company culture that fosters innovation and challenges the status quo, and we’re looking for a talented professional to join our team.
The Preconstruction Manager is a significant role in Wight’s design-led design build delivery model and key to providing fully integrated services. The preconstruction Manager will work collaboratively with the Director of Integrated Services, Preconstruction Managers, Estimators, and Design and Construction Project Managers. Supporting preconstruction services on projects and pursuits the Preconstruction Manager’s expertise, specifically in project planning, will impact all departments and markets.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Participate in the development and champion the early established project vision and goals throughout the process and project.
- Develop detailed project schedules using scheduling software (Microsoft Project).
- Prepare logistics and phasing plans.
- Review design documents for constructability and value engineering opportunities
- Solicit input from subcontractors to provide budgetary information for estimates. Review for completeness and accuracy.
- Work directly with the estimators, supporting their development of project estimates.
- Maintain master subcontractor/vendor lists by trade.
- Develop project scope of work documents for each trade.
- Review scopes with subcontractors and participate in subcontractor selection process.
- Develop General Conditions for review with management.
- Stay current with the various design and construction tools, working with project teams and IT to evaluate the company’s technology platforms.
- Provide technical support and guidance to newer staff in the development of their careers.
- Work with the Director of Integrated Services, Director of Construction operations, and Project Executives on project pursuits.
BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering.
- 8+ years of applicable Preconstruction, design management and/or field management experience.
- In-depth knowledge of construction principles/practices required.
- Experience managing preconstruction on relevant projects.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to build trust and influence across all disciplines.
- Experience with project construction scheduling, estimating, bidding work, developing work scopes, and constructability, while maintaining a “value add” mindset.
- Self-starter, highly motivated
- Proficiency in Microsoft Project required.
- Familiarity with logistics and phasing planning software’s such as CM Builder a plus.
- Certification such as PSP (Planning & Scheduling Professional) a plus.
Salary Range: $125,000 - $150,000. Individual pay will be based on several factors including experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant.
Wight & Company offers excellent benefits and a wonderful work environment. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, flexible spending, paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401(k). Our flexible work schedule allows for a healthy work-life balance. For more information about our company, visit our website at www.wightco.com.
Wight & Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetics, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Wight & Company values diversity in our workforce. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation to assist with completing the electronic application, please call us at 630.969.7000 and ask to speak with a Human Resources representative.
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At Wight & Company, we inspire the human experience through innovative design. For over 80 years, our unique Design Led-Design Build approach has offered clients the most complete option of integrated architecture, engineering, construction, and transportation services. We believe that good design is good business, and we’ve created a workplace where design thinking is cultivated and celebrated. Our dedicated team cultivates a dynamic, high-performance work environment that fosters innovation, collaboration and fun, and a culture that supports teamwork and thoughtful risk-taking.
Wight was the first company to receive a Green Firm Certification from the Sustainable Performance Institute (SPI). We designed the first building in the country to receive LEED certification, as well as 30% of all Net-Zero buildings in the state of Illinois.
Our work spans the globe, but our hometown roots are deep. Local notable achievements include construction of the award-winning Chicago Public Library Chinatown branch, design of the University of Chicago Booth School of Business’s Gleacher Center, design of the $89 million New Trier High School renovation, and design and construction of The Hatchery, a food business incubator in Chicago’s East Garfield Park community. For more information about us, visit wightco.com.
