Senior Preconstruction Specialist

Originally founded as a small construction company in 1949, Nabholz is now a team of more than 1,200 industry leading professionals working together to serve our clients, communities, and each other. Over the last 70+ years, we've grown into a national multi-service contractor offering a full range of construction, industrial, civil, and environmental services. 

We are proud to offer you:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Care
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Matching Contributions
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental Voluntary Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Dependent Voluntary Life Insurance
• Accident Recovery
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• Direct Deposit
• Wellness Program with Incentives

Summary: 

Experienced constructor responsible for all aspects of preconstruction on a project from concept through design. Must have experience in all aspects of estimating, scheduling, constructability, value analysis, and technical knowledge of subcontract trades. Must have effective communication skills to interact with internal and external clients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Lead the preconstruction project team. Supervise, train, and manage staff of estimators across all active preconstruction projects as assigned
• Assist in the preparation of an outline project approach setting forth preliminary goals which include overall scope of work, design intent, preliminary budget, schedule, and assignment of project team responsibilities.
• Collaborate with project management to prepare a preliminary master construction schedule outlining the critical path of the project from design through commissioning.
• Evaluate the existing site conditions, coordinate necessary site investigations and studies.
• Review drawings for conformance with project requirements and budget.
• Assist in reviewing the requirements of governmental agencies having jurisdiction.
• Facilitation of Team meetings throughout the preconstruction process.
• Prepare cost estimates based on layouts and preliminary plans.
• Conduct value engineering analysis including cost, construction feasibility, and schedule impact.
• Develop a competitive bid strategy for subcontracts with consideration for schedule and cost.
• Assist Project Management in the development of a recommended bidder's list for each component of the work.
• Assess risk associated with projects early.
• Requires management of multiple projects concurrently in different stages of development.
• Contribute to safety in design efforts throughout the preconstruction phase.
• Represent Nabholz in business development efforts, including active participation in community and industry organizations, project interviews, and company events.
• Maintain positive relationship with previous, current, potential clients, designers, and subcontractors.
• This job is safety sensitive for medical marijuana purposes.
• All other tasks as assigned.

Education/Skill Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or equivalent combination of education training and experience.
• 10-15 yrs. combined experience as a construction PM or Estimator.
• Previous experience with the pre-construction phases of the building process.
• Conceptual estimating experience.
• Experience with BIM (Building Information Modeling) preferred.
• Strong project management skills are required to plan and execute several projects simultaneously.
• The candidate must demonstrate excellent interpersonal, writing, communications, and leadership skills to form and maintain effective project teams.
• Must have the ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and schedule multiple tasks with general management direction. Adjust to changing priorities, identify, and manage resolution to complex issues.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Sage Estimating, Planswift, Assemble, and Building Connected is a plus.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to continuously sit, stand, or walk.
• Ability to bend, squat, climb stairs, and lift frequently.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to work in heat, cold, and work outside.

Work environment:

•  Office, cubicle, workstation, or job site.

AA/EOE. Women, Minorities, Veterans, and Disabled People Encouraged to Apply

Nabholz is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, cultural heritage, ancestry, political belief, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Employment at Nabholz is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing. Nabholz is a drug-free workplace and an E-Verify employer. The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day.