Mastec Inc. Fargo , ND 58102
Posted 2 weeks ago
Overview
Responsible for all preconstruction, planning, risk management, delivery activities and coordination of project transition from estimating to project operational team for all projects. The Manager shall facilitate a streamlined and seamless hand off between these two construction management phases; including the coordination, arrangement, development, setup and management of subcontracts, suppliers, vendors, engineers, client contract negotiation, and coordination related to permitting and government authorities, amongst development and completion of all other preconstruction and risk management templates and general leadership for the projects. This role is responsible for managing and mentoring direct reports.
Responsibilities
Coordinate, manage, and supervise the work of project operations management team members and support staff during the preconstruction activities up to the official hand off from preconstruction to operations in accordance with the preconstruction and risk management processes and procedures
Give clear direction and targets to ensure all project staff during the preconstruction phase will have the ability to achieve their goals and targets
Assist in developing the Preconstruction department's strategy, vision, budget, and business plan
Establish and maintain relationships with existing and new clients - internal and external
Participate in and assist in attracting, recruiting, developing, and retaining top caliber talent to the department
Act as a resource for other team members and colleagues within the Renewables sector
Provide regular reporting to Preconstruction leadership and other executive team members as required
Maintain knowledge of relevant industry precedents and procedures
Manage coordination of preconstruction activities with the legal department, commercial services department, estimating department and other support departments as required
Work with the estimating team on projects they are focusing on in order to gain early knowledge of the project to help in project planning and help with the initial project plan that gets bid to ensure all aspects of the plan get included in the estimate
Obtain or update quotes for scope areas where materials or subcontractors are required
Coordinate with Procurement with their related scope of work
Creation or revision of related scope of work for proper quotation from subcontractor or supplier
Create and maintain templates for subcontract attachments capturing lessons learned among Company projects
Coordinate with Engineering Manager with their related scope of work including: preliminary investigations, drawing creation, quantity verification, routing, surveying, equipment specifications or other necessary functions during the preconstruction phase
Coordinate with potential project operations team of approval of subcontractors, suppliers and engineering management
Analysis of available, best fit, subcontractors and vendors to maximize profit and schedule
Assist Procurement with subcontract and supplier negotiations and serve as a contract/subject matter expert
Management of the final project estimate during the contract negotiation phase
Assist Commercial Services in negotiation and tracking of the BOP/EPC/CSA Terms and Conditions (T&C's)
Manage and fulfill any pre-contract or limited notice to proceed reporting or compliance requirements with clients, government authorities, etc.
Prepare and submit monthly reports and invoices to clients for authorized works
Develop and maintain preconstruction documents until handed over to the project operations team including the Preconstruction Checklist, Risk Register and Lessons Learned Register
Facilitate project operations team completion of the project execution plan and all of its attachments
Complete the identification, investigation, mitigation preparation and cost impact analysis of scope items differing from normal conditions
Identify areas of potential profit increase and preparations as to how best to take advantage of them
Manage the project and/or oversee project operations team to ensure project kickoff approval during the Phase Gate Review process
Travel for project preplanning coordination as necessary
Track ongoing implementation and closure of Phase Gate Review and Pre-Activity actions items
Manage the implementation during operations of the Pre-Activity Review, Benchmarking Review, Risk Management and Lessons Learned processes
Track ongoing implementation of risk related action plans to ensure target mitigation is met
Perform reviews and undertake both site and office-based audits of project operation teams' Risk Registers, related action planning and implementation, and the overall risk management system in general
Report project financials during Monthly Cost-to-Complete Meetings if project operations team is not yet assigned
Initiate the communication, together with the Permitting Manager, with local municipalities related to requirements, permitting and construction coordination (may also be handed off from initial discussions with the Estimating Team)
Assist in the investigation and eventual mitigation plan related to any environmental, geotechnical or archeological restraints
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:
Associate or bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Law, Business or related field
7+ years of relevant experience with 2 years of Project Management experience required
2+ years in Preconstruction required
Certified or licensed Lawyer, Engineer, Project Manager and/or Risk Manager preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Take reasonable care of your own and others' health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward the Zero Injury principles
Strong knowledge of the construction industry, processes and project management
Ability to understand, use and interpret project schedules and planning tools
Ability to read and understand construction designs and documents
Ability to understand and interpret a variety of legal documents, including agreements and contracts
Ability to handle confidential material with discretion
Excellent interpersonal, analytical and logical thinking skills required
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with excellent negotiation skills required
Write reports, business correspondence and document project activities
Effectively present information and respond to questions from senior management, project managers, superintendents, clients, customers and the general public
Proven ability to create and maintain strong working relationships with both internal and external clients
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is essential, strong knowledge of SharePoint and document control software is an advantage
MasTec, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
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EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:
Associate or bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Law, Business or related field
7+ years of relevant experience with 2 years of Project Management experience required
2+ years in Preconstruction required
Certified or licensed Lawyer, Engineer, Project Manager and/or Risk Manager preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Take reasonable care of your own and others' health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward the Zero Injury principles
Strong knowledge of the construction industry, processes and project management
Ability to understand, use and interpret project schedules and planning tools
Ability to read and understand construction designs and documents
Ability to understand and interpret a variety of legal documents, including agreements and contracts
Ability to handle confidential material with discretion
Excellent interpersonal, analytical and logical thinking skills required
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with excellent negotiation skills required
Write reports, business correspondence and document project activities
Effectively present information and respond to questions from senior management, project managers, superintendents, clients, customers and the general public
Proven ability to create and maintain strong working relationships with both internal and external clients
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is essential, strong knowledge of SharePoint and document control software is an advantage
MasTec, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
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Coordinate, manage, and supervise the work of project operations management team members and support staff during the preconstruction activities up to the official hand off from preconstruction to operations in accordance with the preconstruction and risk management processes and procedures
Give clear direction and targets to ensure all project staff during the preconstruction phase will have the ability to achieve their goals and targets
Assist in developing the Preconstruction department's strategy, vision, budget, and business plan
Establish and maintain relationships with existing and new clients - internal and external
Participate in and assist in attracting, recruiting, developing, and retaining top caliber talent to the department
Act as a resource for other team members and colleagues within the Renewables sector
Provide regular reporting to Preconstruction leadership and other executive team members as required
Maintain knowledge of relevant industry precedents and procedures
Manage coordination of preconstruction activities with the legal department, commercial services department, estimating department and other support departments as required
Work with the estimating team on projects they are focusing on in order to gain early knowledge of the project to help in project planning and help with the initial project plan that gets bid to ensure all aspects of the plan get included in the estimate
Obtain or update quotes for scope areas where materials or subcontractors are required
Coordinate with Procurement with their related scope of work
Creation or revision of related scope of work for proper quotation from subcontractor or supplier
Create and maintain templates for subcontract attachments capturing lessons learned among Company projects
Coordinate with Engineering Manager with their related scope of work including: preliminary investigations, drawing creation, quantity verification, routing, surveying, equipment specifications or other necessary functions during the preconstruction phase
Coordinate with potential project operations team of approval of subcontractors, suppliers and engineering management
Analysis of available, best fit, subcontractors and vendors to maximize profit and schedule
Assist Procurement with subcontract and supplier negotiations and serve as a contract/subject matter expert
Management of the final project estimate during the contract negotiation phase
Assist Commercial Services in negotiation and tracking of the BOP/EPC/CSA Terms and Conditions (T&C's)
Manage and fulfill any pre-contract or limited notice to proceed reporting or compliance requirements with clients, government authorities, etc.
Prepare and submit monthly reports and invoices to clients for authorized works
Develop and maintain preconstruction documents until handed over to the project operations team including the Preconstruction Checklist, Risk Register and Lessons Learned Register
Facilitate project operations team completion of the project execution plan and all of its attachments
Complete the identification, investigation, mitigation preparation and cost impact analysis of scope items differing from normal conditions
Identify areas of potential profit increase and preparations as to how best to take advantage of them
Manage the project and/or oversee project operations team to ensure project kickoff approval during the Phase Gate Review process
Travel for project preplanning coordination as necessary
Track ongoing implementation and closure of Phase Gate Review and Pre-Activity actions items
Manage the implementation during operations of the Pre-Activity Review, Benchmarking Review, Risk Management and Lessons Learned processes
Track ongoing implementation of risk related action plans to ensure target mitigation is met
Perform reviews and undertake both site and office-based audits of project operation teams' Risk Registers, related action planning and implementation, and the overall risk management system in general
Report project financials during Monthly Cost-to-Complete Meetings if project operations team is not yet assigned
Initiate the communication, together with the Permitting Manager, with local municipalities related to requirements, permitting and construction coordination (may also be handed off from initial discussions with the Estimating Team)
Assist in the investigation and eventual mitigation plan related to any environmental, geotechnical or archeological restraints
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