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Woodruff Construction, LLC Pre-Construction Manager in Spencer, Iowa
About Us:
Woodruff Construction is a general contractor founded in 1956 which offers award-winning design-build, construction management and project development services and is driven by strong Core Values:
FAMILY Comes First
SERVICE to Others
PURPOSE in everything we do
DEPENDABILITY to do what's right
ENJOYMENT of our work
We provide service to clients across Iowa, with offices in Ames, Fort Dodge, Iowa City, and Waterloo. Our team not only strives to achieve our clients' goals and visions, but to also provide them with an enjoyable building experience.
We provide a dynamic environment where each individual is challenged to be his or her best, and we are continually searching for qualified professionals to join our team. Woodruff is committed to employing a diverse workforce and encourages those with a wide range of backgrounds to inquire about our job opportunities. Build your future with us.
Current Opening:
This position is responsible for developing, improving and leading the pre-construction process for design-build and construction manager at-risk projects. This position with serve as the team/company expert as it relates to pre-construction contracting & estimating.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Risk Management
Adhere to, enforce and support company safety program
Evaluate subcontractors and suppliers to ensure they meet or exceed Woodruff standards for the project
Document project changes and correspondence through email and mail correspondence through the pre-construction phase
Anticipate & address issues and understand how work performance & timeliness effects the achievement of Woodruff goals
Financial Management & Results
Assist Project Manager with the buyout process
Ensure profit objectives are met by ensuring schedules and budgets are achieved
Negotiate and estimate favorable and timely change orders that produce results, protect Woodruff‘s interests and satisfy the owner and architect
Design Support & Field Involvement
Facilitate correspondence with the owner and design team
Assist project manager with scheduling and conducting design meetings (if design-build)
Assist project manager with scheduling and conducting team meetings to review design status, budget status and overall progression of the project
Include and involve the field operations manager, safety specialist and/or anticipated superintendent as needed throughout the pre-construction process
Project Leadership
Manage project through Procore and any other required project management software
Assist with setting, communicating and tracking project goals
Support customer relationship building with owners by balancing the needs of Woodruff with the customer expectations around schedule, quality and cost
Develop a clear and complete understanding of the construction project by reviewing plans, documents and proposed cost information
Plan ahead to work efficiently by creating a sound completion plan leading the Woodruff project team to establish priorities, schedule activities and timeframes, develop clear and measurable progress benchmarks and assign responsibilities
Guide the project by keeping the big picture in mind & making sound decisions
Ensure timely construction project starts consistent with preconstruction plans and owner needs
Produce clear and complete planning information including timely and detailed owner meeting minutes and look-ahead schedules
Use Woodruff policies and procedures through use and reference of pre-construction process manuals
Contribute to swift and smooth project transition from pre-construction to construction phase
Lead the project team through pre-construction abiding by and following the contract requirements
Process Development & Improvement
Ensure Woodruff processes follow current CMaR preconstruction Iowa law
Development of new and/or improvement of existing pre-construction processes
Research and learn industry best practices regarding pre-construction processes
Assist with developing, implementing and utilizing pre-construction services fee estimating process
Assist BD with development and submission of RFQ’s
Lead the development and submission of RFP’s including developing and leading the presentation process
Benefits:
At Woodruff, We attribute our success to the investment and retention of our quality employees. Our firm values its employees and offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
Competitive salary with project performance based bonuses
$1,000 stay on bonus gift card after 30 days
100% Employee Owned, ESOP
Generous health insurance benefits
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Bereavement leave
Dental insurance
Basic life insurance
Flexible spending account
401K retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement and continuing education
Direct payroll deposit
Employee assistance program
Qualifications and Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management/ConE Degree or related field is preferred
At least 5 years of relevant experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience involving pre-construction
DBIA Certification preferred or ability to obtain within first year of employment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Advanced computer experience with proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
Ability to objectively coach employees through complex issues
Good time management skills
Must be able to contain confidential information
Excellent attention to detail
Work well in an office team environment
Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction