Technical Project Manager (Preconstruction)
Unispace
- Zurich
- CDI
- Temps-plein
- Lead and coordinate the estimating proposal from scope identification to final costing and submittal of proposal
- Thoroughly review plans, drawings and specifications and develop deep understanding of all materials, labor and time required to complete the project.
- Collaborate with project team in planning phases prior to project initiation
- Review drawings and provide comments to highlight potential constructability issues; value engineering opportunities; and accurate scope of work. Spearhead any corrections/changes needed.
- Budget and net profit targets met
- Effective cash flow management i.e. negotiation of payment terms
- Conduct comprehensive subcontractor bid process to ensure all subs are bidding on the same scope of work, project details, logistics, time schedules, etc.
- Ensure project schedules are robust enough for estimating and purchasing to occur
- Produce complete and progressive project budgets throughout the client acquisition process and as projects are initiated.
- Present proposals and progressive budgeting to clients based on their needs and their presentation preferences.
- Ensure project profitability, client satisfaction and quality subcontractors on each job
- Build and nurture subcontractor relationships which put our client first
- Prepare detailed trade cost plans, including preliminaries, trade costs, furniture, authority costs engineers' fees and design using standard codes
- Identify potential profit opportunities and communicate to the PM Team
- Monitor and understand trade risk and incorporate into Project Control Sheet
- Understand tendering and pricing process and be capable of negotiating to obtain best price
- Assist in the effective handover of the project between Technical and Project Management when required. Some jobs will require you to carry out the Project Management.
- Maintain an accurate up to date cost plan/PCS database
- Review contractor offers and provide recommendations
- Manage simultaneous projects - from office & Site visits
- Provide technical input to client fee proposal
- Client relationship and advocacy roles
- Manage stakeholder expectations through well run PCG meetings and good communication
- Prepare client programs to accurately reflect project delivery milestones and deadlines
- Provide support and guidance on projects to identify gapes and/or potential risks then work to find innovative and suitable solutions
- Monitor and understand trade risk and incorporate into Project Control Sheets
- Understand tendering and pricing process and be capable of negotiating to obtain best price
- Provide support and guidance on projects to identify gaps and/or potential risks then work to find innovative and suitable solutions
- Extensive experience in construction estimating, ideally with extensive commercial focus
- In depth knowledge and understanding of local market and subcontractors
- Vast knowledge of all trades needed and strong ability to identify scope, timeframes needed, execution, potential exposures, etc. of each trade
- Ability to scope and analyse bids from all trades
- Demonstrated understanding of preconstruction and delivery methodologies
- Experience managing and coordinating subcontractor trades
- Knowledgeable of building codes, and health & safety standards
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Project and Construction Project Management software, preferably Vista
- Construction planning, estimating, budgeting and forecasting
- Commercial awareness