Preconstruction Leader

Rudolph Libbe Inc. (RLI) offers a complete range of project delivery methods including general contracting, design/build and construction management. Based in Toledo, Ohio for more than 60 years, RLI is the region’s largest direct employer of skilled construction craftspeople. RLI is part of the Rudolph Libbe Group of companies with offices in Cleveland, Columbus and Lima, Ohio, and Plymouth, Michigan. For additional information, visit RLGBuilds.com.

We are seeking a Preconstruction Leader for Rudolph Libbe Inc. in Walbridge, OH. The Preconstruction Leader is responsible for the daily management, supervision, coordination, and successful completion of the project preconstruction phase to achieve the cost objectives with respect to contracting, scheduling, estimating, and bidding. They shall coordinate with the Director of Preconstruction on all assignments.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

- Regularly participate in presentations to secure new work

- Maintain a detailed knowledge of all key Owner and Contractor contract terms & conditions

- Prepare detailed estimates including general conditions (conceptual, schematic, design development, construction). Lead Value Engineering process to align project scope to Clients' budgets

- Prepare and analyze cost models during Design Development

- Create subcontractor/material supplier bid lists

- Lead in the solicitation process to ensure proper bid coverage. Prepare bid packages, obtain bids from subcontractors and material vendors, and analyze bids from subcontractors and material vendors

- Coordinate the assembly of the preconstruction material for presentation purposes to the Owner

- Have a working knowledge of material unit costs, systems square foot costs and total building square foot costs

- Coordinate and lead a team of preconstruction associates on larger projects

- Keep current on changes and trends in methods of construction and materials, construction costs, wage rates, fringes and working rules

- Identify and qualify new material suppliers and subcontractors and place into subcontractor database

- Participate with the Director of Preconstruction (and lead when directed to) in the preconstruction strategy meeting on the approach to the project or estimate

- Coordinate and assure that a detailed preconstruction and preliminary construction schedule has been developed for each estimate

- Organize and lead the transfer meeting between the project operations team and the preconstruction team and coordinate the follow-up meetings

- Visit on-going projects to verify status of estimate versus project status, meet with the project operations team, view work in place for experience and comparison to the estimate

- Be familiar with all Policies and Processes as it relates to this position

- Understands the bid/GMP process as it relates to a project’s financial success

SKILLS

- Has demonstrated the ability to interact with Owners, Design Professionals, and company associates and other parties with positive results

- Effectively communicates with both written and verbal skill and carries themselves professionally in all meetings and interactions

- Viewed as a true advocate of the Owner and someone they can rely on to build a team as well as a building

- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite of software (Word & Excel), Timberline Estimating software, On-Screen Take-Off software and an understanding of Building Information Modeling software

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

- 5-10 years of experience in a Preconstruction position successfully completing Design Build or Construction Management at Risk projects

- Bachelor’s degree in a construction or architecture related degree

- OSHA 30-hour certification preferred

Rudolph Libbe Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.