Pre-Construction Manager

Region: London

Position Type: Full-Time

Principle Duties & Accountabilities

• Inspection of all project tender documentation to identify risk, establish deliverables and to ensure bid compliance and construction compliance.
• Carry out site visits and inspections as required.
• The preparation of any necessary scope documents for surveys, investigations and preconstruction regulatory compliance trackers.
• Preparation of Tender design briefs for designers & subcontractors/suppliers.
• Obtaining and budgetary management of tender design fee proposals and preparation of detailed design fee estimates.
• Preparation of tender submissions, including document formulation and collation.
• Tender design planning & programming.
• Develop innovative design solutions to meet client's brief while identifying opportunity, insufficient information, inadequate or incorrect design and the management of any required RFI’s.
• Review of designs on behalf of BCL, including interrogating drawings and other technical documentation to ensure compliance.
• Leading the evaluation of value added options and participation in value engineering meetings at bid and construction stage.
• Liaison with project tender staff to ensure compliance with contractor’s proposals understanding of tender design basis for price & programme.
• Input to analytical & interpretative reports on technical and commercial factors.
• Management of design review meetings, progress & performance reporting, and design change control.
• Liaison with Clients, approval bodies and other relevant third parties.
• Management of model information including 3D visualizations and Building Information Modelling.
• Develop relationships with Clients from concept stage onwards; manage expectations of the project through regular communication and discussions regarding requirements and specifications.
• Manage the relationship for the whole project team on multiple projects - with the Client, subcontractors and professional teams and resolve any queries generated.
• Liaise with BCL project construction staff to ensure buildability, programme coordination, and quality is maintained.
• Review the design on an ongoing basis, identify potential interface problems & practicalities in construction, and resolve with the design team and specialist subcontractors where appropriate.
• Establishing, maintaining and chairing design management meetings at pre tender, post tender stage and construction stage.
• Establishing, compiling, tracking and delivering the required documentation for compliance with elements such as CfSH, BREEAM, LEED etc.
• Represent the company on D&B matters, including attending meetings with potential clients and representatives, and maintain the corporate image.
• Keep abreast of current developments within the industry and identify need for changes in current practice.
• Participates in training BCL staff and associated stakeholders in changes to legislation, design standards etc.
• Assisting the Company in the preparation of pre-qualifications for targeted projects.

Knowledge/Skills/Qualifications

• Design Related / Engineering / Construction degree/diploma.
• Minimum 5 years commercial / mixed development construction experience, preferably in a Main Contractor entity.
• Experiences of building frame solutions, building finishing, service integration and regulatory approvals.
• Demonstrable awareness of the commercial factors applicable to tendering & value engineering.
• Thorough working knowledge of computer and database applications such as Windows, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project/Powerproject, AutoCad, Revit, etc.
• Thorough understanding of the construction industry and solid understanding of regulatory requirements and approval periods and process.
• Excellent ability to analyse and interpret contractual documents.
• Proven excellent analytical and organisational skills.
• Strong self-confidence, good judgment, and the ability to make sound decisions required.
• Must commit to maintain strict confidence regarding any sensitive information she/he may have to handle.
• Superior oral and written communication and interpersonal and negotiation skills required.
• Able to interact personably, yet professionally with Client, Design Teams, regulatory officials and staff of all levels as well as with senior executives both within and outside the company.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to a changing environment are essential.

Interested: Please apply online or send CV to nithin.winson@icdsuk.com for a strict confidential inquiry.