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Position Summary: The Preconstruction Project Manager plays a critical role in ensuring the successful delivery of preconstruction services that set the foundation for project execution. This position partners closely with all Hoffman departments, including but not limited to execution teams, scheduling, estimating, and procurement. You will act as the Project Manager or collaborate with dedicated project managers when assigned. Additionally, you will work with stakeholders to align design, schedule, and cost objectives. The role requires adaptability, as responsibilities may vary by project, and a proactive approach to problem-solving and collaboration.

Essential Responsibilities:

+ Collaborate with estimating teams on scope development and general conditions/general requirements cost analysis.

+ Work with design teams to align design packages with construction schedules.

+ Identify and mitigate project risks early in the process.

+ Serve as a client-facing representative, providing progress updates and identifying areas requiring support.

+ Engage subcontractors for feedback and input during design and scope development.

+ Assist in buyout strategies and scope refinement.

+ Perform design and scope reviews to ensure alignment with project objectives.

+ Manage client requests, monitor design progression, and track cost trends.

+ Partner with scheduling teams to highlight and address potential risks.

+ Support procurement efforts by coordinating early engagement with trade partners.

+ Facilitate constructability reviews and value engineering discussions.

+ Engage and support new project RFP deliverables.

+ Lead and facilitate design document quality and constructability reviews (Using self, and in-house SME’s)

+ Utilize current tools for tracking design decisions during preconstruction that create dashboards to track Forecasted cost against budget.

+ Guide in-house Power BI experts to develop and produce monthly preconstruction status reports representing progress against schedule (PAS) and Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for design deliverables. Provide these reports to stakeholders monthly.

+ Work with our In-House QA/QC managers to identify potential failure points and propose associated Mock-ups or first-in-place reviews.

+ Support conceptual and schematic estimating deliverables.

+ Lead and or support the subcontractor bid process (solicit, level, negotiate).

Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.

+ Minimum of 8 years of experience in large-scale commercial or industrial construction.

+ Experience in the design and construction workflow and interface.

+ Experienced in coordinating and understanding multiple design scopes (Civil, Structural, Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, Process, etc).

+ Basic understanding of contract language and requirements.

+ Proficiency in standard construction software, including Microsoft Office Suite, Procore, and Navisworks.

Position Related Skills

+ Experience in scheduling or estimating.

+ Familiarity with preconstruction software such as Join or Concntric.

+ Experience assembling bid packages and technical clarifications

+ Knowledge of BIM/VDC processes and tools for design coordination

+ Strong communication skills to effectively engage diverse internal teams and external stakeholders (clients, architects/engineers, trade partners, and regulatory agencies).

+ Proactive approach to issue resolution and ability to drive tasks to completion.

+ Self-motivated with a high degree of autonomy and accountability.

+ Creative problem-solving skills and ability to think outside the box.

+ Exceptional organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.

+ Ability to foster collaboration and maintain positive relationships across all project participants.

+ Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies including scheduling tools (Primavera P6 & MS Project).

+ Experience in organizing technical data in a neat and accurate method. Familiar with CSI specification system for construction

+ Experience with field and office personnel management.

+ Highly developed visual observation and interpretation skills.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

+ Standing/Walking/Sitting: Workday is a combination of being stationary and moving about the work location.

+ Must be able to work in a stationary position in an office ergonomic environment more than 50% of the time, with the occasional requirement to be able to access all areas and levels of construction site for work progress review including work being done on multiple levels (Stair and ladder accessible).

+ Hands/Arms: Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer, etc.

+ Sight: Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus in an outdoor environment. Must be able to safely operate a vehicle with a valid driver's license. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; reading printed and digital documents

+ Hearing: Must be able to work in proximity to loud equipment occasionally. Must be able to wear hearing protection as necessary. Often required to communicate with customers and coworkers in an office setting, through virtual meetings and on the job site.

+ Lift/Carry: Must have the ability to lift or manipulate 50 pounds to a height of 3 feet and carry or push it 50-100 feet.

+ Bending/Twisting: Occasionally.

+ Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling: Must be able to position self in a kneeling, crouching or crawling position for the purpose of examining project work.

Application review will consider without limitation the following criteria: qualifications, education, and experience specific to the job description/duties as well as prior experience with Hoffman Construction. Applicants must be able to pass the Hoffman Drug and Alcohol test.

Hoffman Construction is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work being performed by employees. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of responsibilities, duties, or skills required of the employee of this job. Furthermore, this description is subject to change at the discretion of the company, with or without notice.

About Us

Hoffman is building a diverse company, and we welcome all candidates to apply.

Headquartered in the Pacific Northwest, the Hoffman Construction name is synonymous with some of the most iconic projects in the region like the Portland International Airport, the Space Needle Century Project, MoPOP, Seattle Central Library, Colman Dock, Randall Children's Hospital, and the University of Oregon’s Hayward Field.

Our company has been in business for almost a century, but we’re not stuck in the past. We encourage innovation, and we welcome diversity.

Hoffman is employee-owned, which means employee owners have a stake in the company's long term success, and it means you have the freedom and independence to solve challenges without bureaucratic second-guessing.

You’ll earn highly competitive pay, get professional skills training and enjoy benefits like free primary healthcare for you and your family through our dedicated healthcare clinics, health insurance, paid time off, a generous retirement program and a culture of inclusion and acceptance.

The people who work here take pride in their work, support each other and drive our commitment to exceptional construction, from urban high-rise towers, educational buildings, museums and libraries to advanced technology, industrial manufacturing facilities, water treatment plants, healthcare facilities and more.

Hoffman is a place where you can feel like you belong. Many of our employees have been here for 20+ years. They often join us straight out of college or apprenticeships and grow their entire careers here.

We’re looking for people with a wide range of talents in positions from the jobsite to our corporate offices. Explore our website (https://www.hoffmancorp.com/careers/) , and, if you like what you see, apply today.

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