Preconstruction Manager

at  Greystar Real Estate Partners LLC

The Preconstruction Manager supports and manages new development projects by working closely with the Development team through the pre-construction process, including proposals, budgeting, estimating, programming, value engineering and design management.

KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Member of the RICS.
• In-depth knowledge of construction principles and practices - essential.
• Bachelor degree in quantity surveying, construction management, building construction, or related field and/ or equivalent experience - desirable.
• Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) – ideally at ‘Professionally Qualified Person’ level or similar – desirable.

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• Experience in the real estate and residential sectors (BTR / PBSA desirable).
• Solid knowledge and understanding of the residential development and new construction business; including experience in managing preconstruction for large scale and highly complex projects from both technical and project management standpoints.
• Conceptual ability to work with minimal information and quickly develop an understanding of the client/architect requirements with a demonstrated imaginative, innovative and succinct approach to a project.
• Strong communicator with a proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships and gain the trust and respect of people at all levels, both internal and external, in order to gain buy-in and to leverage relationships to Greystar’s advantage.
• Demonstrated proficiency in written communication and the ability to make effective and persuasive presentations.
• Strong financial analysis skills to effectively formulate budgets and business plans, and use of financial and other reports to manage the department and make sound financial decisions.
• Demonstrated proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet and property & database management programmes (training will be provided in Greystar specific systems).
• Self-starter. Highly motivated to achieve results and success to the projects he/she leads.
• Demonstrates a “value added” approach to preconstruction.

• Supports the research and development of new projects as it relates to new procurement strategies, building systems, materials, product selection, costs, relevant design standards and building regulations.
• Work with the Development team to prepare initial budgets to assist with the due diligence process for new opportunities.
• Manages budgets and estimates at various stages of projects and creates and maintains budget trackers and cost guidance models for various key project inputs.
• Develops, negotiates, and recommends contracts for selected contractors, sub-contractors, and other service providers needed to complete the project works.
• Helps manage and maintain the Company database of high-level pricing metrics (e.g. foundation systems, facades, MEP services, etc.) to be used for quick assessments of competitiveness and checking of negotiated bids.
• Maintains knowledge of cost elements of projects by bid package and/or uniformat (i.e. Cost per SF of elements).
• Helps manage and maintain the Company database of high-level programme metrics.
• Works with Development Managers to develop an outline specification for each new project that is in accordance with budgets/ estimates, design guidelines and plans.
• Provides value alternative solutions taking into consideration cost, schedule, maintenance, and life cycle cost implications.
• Prepares (or oversees the preparation of ) preconstruction schedules; ensuring the achievement of project deadlines, by ensuring internal buy-in to the schedule and effectively managing communication with owners, designers and other relevant internal and external parties.
• Participates in the design development of masterplans, floor plans, building structures, facades and elevations, amenity facilities, infrastructure, civil engineering and hard / soft landscape design. Assists project teams in design decisions and the development of solutions.
• Conducts project site inspections to ensure all plans, specifications and sub-contractor scopes of work are being adhered to, resolves issues and problems and recommends, approves and implements modifications to the project plans, as needed.
• Communicates with line manager to update on the status of projects, provide feedback and address concerns; planning specific actions as necessary to ensure completion of each project on time and within budget.
• Manages and maintains consistent deliverables in the approved Greystar format.
• Completes any other human resources, financial, administrative, and other reports and analysis, and performs other duties as assigned or as necessary for the effective performance of the role.