Brinkmann Constructors

Builds commercial buildings for clients nationwide

Mission Critical Preconstruction Manager

Construction ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeChesterfield, MO, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in engineering (such as civil, architectural, or construction engineering), construction management, or a related field is required.
At least 5 years of estimating and bidding experience and/or turnkey project management experience in mission-critical projects or data centers is required.
The candidate must be able to successfully lead estimates and bids for mission-critical construction projects.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.
The candidate must be authorized to work in the United States and must not require work authorization sponsorship from the company now or in the future.
The candidate must demonstrate written and verbal communication skills, the ability to interact with all organizational levels and external customers, analytical and problem-solving skills, organizational and time-management skills, independent prioritization and multitasking ability, and attention to detail and accuracy.
The candidate must be able to lead people, teams, and meetings, and deliver presentations.
The candidate must demonstrate commitment to the company’s mission and values in their duties and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Review and understand project documents at conceptual and schematic levels.
Execute digital takeoffs for mission-critical data center infrastructure.
Prepare internal estimates using historical cost information from bids and completed work.
Complete design reviews and analyses to identify value-engineering opportunities.
Prepare proposal information for clients.
Produce accurate budgets from conceptual and schematic design phases through final estimates, consistent with organizational goals and strategy.
Prepare and maintain the status of plan reproduction.
Solicit and maintain communication with subcontractors and vendors.
Prepare subcontractor bid packages and transmit addenda and other bid information to subcontractors.
Ensure proper subcontractor coverage on bid day.
Negotiate subcontractor pricing to obtain project value.
Review bid requirements and ask follow-up questions on each bid.
Understand the scope of assigned trades and develop requests for information and clarifications to ensure adequate subcontractor coverage.
Perform bid-day analysis and scope assigned trades.
Match subcontractors to project size and scope, and create bid lists appropriate to the project scope.
Include value-engineering ideas on every bid.
Check requirements to purchase the proper scope and award subcontractors in a timely manner to support material release.
Ensure subcontractors understand and commit to the project schedule, and provide them with relevant project information, including project manager, superintendent, and permit status.
Identify and qualify new subcontractors and material suppliers.
Lead stakeholders through the design and preconstruction phases of assigned projects.
Support business development by reviewing preliminary budgets with clients.
Oversee the internal team, including project managers, in preparing cost estimates using a competitive strategy.
Lead client meetings and presentations throughout the preconstruction phase.
Negotiate project construction services and work with clients to deliver projects that meet the owner's objectives.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of PlanSwift, iSqFt, and Bluebeam is preferred.

Overview

Are you ready to play a pivotal role in building the next generation of world-class data centers? We’re looking for a dynamic Preconstruction Manager to lead preconstruction services for high-profile, mission-critical projects. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to shape projects from concept to execution, ensuring every detail meets the rigorous standards of uptime, reliability, and innovation that data centers demand.

At Brinkmann Constructors, we don't just build buildings - we build community, relationships, and a team that inspires confidence. It's the passion and expertise of our employee-owners that drive our success, pushing the boundaries of innovation and excellence in the construction industry. By joining our team, you can deliver outstanding results with an industry leader while building your career. Together, let's build a future we can be proud of and make a difference, one construction project at a time. Our purpose is people. Our passion is building.

Responsibilities

Conceptual Estimating

Review and understand project documents at a conceptual and schematic level
Execute cutting-edge, pixel-perfect digital takeoffs for mission-critical data center infrastructure, pioneering precision that transforms every square foot into a technological powerhouse of performance
Preparation of internal estimates based on use of historical cost information from bids/completed work
Able to complete design review/analysis to identify value engineering opportunities
Preparation of proposal information for clients
Produce accurate budgets from conceptual and schematic design phases through final estimates that are consistent with the organization’s goals and strategy

Bid Administration

Prepare and maintain status of plan reproduction
Solicit and maintain communication with subcontractors and vendors
Prepare subcontractor bid packages
Transmit addenda and other bid information to subcontractors
Ensure proper coverage from subcontractors on bid day
Unleash innovative negotiation strategies to revolutionize subcontractor pricing and drive exceptional value

Project Knowledge

Review bid requirements thoroughly and ask follow-up question on every bid
Has a thorough understanding of the scope for specific trades assigned
Develop RFI’s and clarifications and ensure adequate subcontractor coverage
Perform a comprehensive “bid day” analysis and scoping of specific assigned trades
Understand how to fit subs to the size/scope of project
Create bid lists that fit scope of job, ensuring the right subs for the project
Include value engineering ideas on every bid

Subcontractor award

Thoroughly checks requirements to buy the proper scope
Award subs in a timely manner to ensure release of materials
Ensure that subs are aware of (and commit to) the project schedule
Provide subs with as much information as possible (PM, Super, permit status, etc.)

Stakeholder Management

Identify and qualify new subcontractors and material suppliers
Lead stakeholders through the design and preconstruction phase of assigned projects
Support business development in reviewing preliminary budgets with clients
Oversee internal team, including project managers, to prepare costs estimates using a competitive strategy
Lead client meetings and presentations throughout the preconstruction phase of the project
Negotiate for project construction services
Work closely with client to help deliver a satisfactory project that meets the owner’s objectives

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (i.e. civil, architectural or construction), construction management or related field
5+ years of estimating and bidding experience and/or turnkey project management in Mission Critical/Data Centers
Proven ability to successfully lead estimates and bids of mission critical construction projects
Proficient in Microsoft Excel; Knowledge of PlanSwift, iSqft, Bluebeam preferred
Must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future.

Competence-based Qualifications:

Strong communication skills – both written and verbal
Able to interact with all levels of the organization and external customers
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong organizational and time management skills; Able to independently prioritize and effectively multitask assignments
Strong attention to detail and accuracy skills; Able to follow up and follow through on all requests and assignments
Able to lead people, teams, meetings and deliver presentations
Commitment to Brinkmann Constructors’ mission and values in all duties and responsibilities

About the Company

Brinkmann Constructors

Builds commercial buildings for clients nationwide

Brinkmann Constructors builds commercial properties for developers and other clients across the United States, including housing, industrial facilities and workplaces. Its preconstruction teams examine costs and building methods before work begins to identify cheaper or more practical ways to complete a project. The firm manages construction from planning through completion, coordinates design-build projects and hires subcontractors to carry out trade work under client contracts. Its portfolio includes warehouses, senior living communities, student housing and healthcare facilities. Brinkmann was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Chesterfield, Missouri.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Chesterfield, MO
Founded: 1984

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