Pre Construction Manager

Title: Pre-construction Manager Location: Bristol Salary: £55,000 to £65,000 + ££5,000 car allowance Sector: Main contrzctor, D&B New Build £2-£10m Start Date: Immediate or ASAP The Company: Our client is a well established and financially seure Bristol based main contractor delivering the entire end-to-end delivery of new build and refurbishment projects typicaly across Commercial, Education and Local Authority sectors, on projects between £2m and £10m in value. The company is able to offer long term progression and stablility, boasting a low staff turnover rate and a good track record of developing people through the company. Pre-Construction Manager - The Role: This could be a rare opportunity for someone from an operational construction background to move into a dedicated pre-construction manager role. As a Pre-Construction Manager, you will take charge of the pre-construction phase of all projects, collaborating closely with clients, architects, and subcontractors to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality projects. There will be an opportunity once settled, to manage an Estimator and Design Manager as the Pre-Con lead. Typical duties include: * Responsible for the planning and preparation phases of construction projects. * Budgeting: Developing project budgets and schedules, including detailed cost estimates * Feasibility: Determining project feasibility and conducting site visits to assess potential challenges * Scheduling: Developing a construction schedule / program * Design: Ensuring the project design meets all necessary requirements and standards * Collaboration: Collaborating with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to identify potential challenges and solutions * Bid presentations: Assisting with and leading bid presentations * Contractual negotiation: Providing technical input, assistance, and contractual negotiation Pre-Construction Manager - The Person * Proven experience in D&B new build projects * You will have an operations (SM/PM/CM) background * Strong project management skills, capable of effectively managing multiple projects simultaneously. * Excellent communication and negotiation abilities, enabling you to build positive relationships with clients, architects, and subcontractors. * A proactive and solution-oriented mindset, adept at identifying and addressing challenges during the pre-construction phase. * A passion for delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget. * Commutable to central Bristol (without relocation)