The Howard Hughes name is synonymous with an unrelenting passion for excellence. While his achievements in aviation and the silver screen are legendary, it was his investments in real estate that formed the foundation of our company. With passion, determination, and limitless imagination, he built one of the great American empires of the 20th century. At Howard Hughes, we live by our purpose to help people discover new ways of experiencing life - because it's not just buildings and places that matter, it's what you do with them that can change the way people live.
We aspire to be the most creatively driven real estate company in the world and we believe in fostering a culture that is built to last by cultivating curiosity and empowering every employee to find their story in this great organization.
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Dedicated to innovative placemaking, Howard Hughes owns, manages, and develops award-winning master planned communities, as well as operating properties and development opportunities including: Downtown Columbia®, Maryland; The Woodlands®, The Woodlands Hills®, and Bridgeland® in the Greater Houston, Texas area; Summerlin®, Las Vegas; Teravalis, Phoenix and Ward Village® in Honolulu, Hawaii.
About The Role
The Preconstruction Manager works alongside the development and construction teams with responsibility for estimating, bidding processes, scheduling, and coordination with architects, engineers, and inspectors. They draft contracts, issue purchase orders, and ensure effective team management from design inception through construction, aiming for expedited and cost-effective project delivery.. Additionally, the Preconstruction Manager provides technical expertise, conducts comprehensive cost evaluations, and supports the oversight of design and contracting phases. This role reports to the Senior Vice President of Design & Construction at our Columbia, MD office. We seek a detail-oriented professional with strong technical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to lead teams and collaborate effectively with clients and stakeholders to join our dynamic team.
What You Will Do
- Project Planning and Coordination: Collaborate with architects, engineers, consultants, and other stakeholders to develop comprehensive project plans and schedules. Develop internal project budgets and schedules, and oversee all contractor pricing and scheduling exercises. Conduct constructability reviews and value engineering analysis to meet a project budget while delivering upon project's business plan.
- Technical Expertise: Provide technical input and support throughout the preconstruction phase, including feasibility studies, cost evaluations, and material selections. Recommend innovative solutions to enhance project efficiency, sustainability, and quality.
- Industry Relationships and Knowledge: Maintain relationships with local general contractors and key subcontractors and manufacturers. Remain current on hard cost market trends specific to major trades including structure, skin, and MEP costs.
- Estimating and Bidding: Prepare accurate cost estimates and competitive bids based on thorough analysis of project plans, specifications, and site conditions. Coordinate the bidding process, solicit subcontractor bids, and negotiate contracts to ensure cost-effective project delivery.
- Contract Management: Draft, review, and finalize contracts, purchase orders, and other legal documents related to preconstruction activities. Ensure all agreements are compliant with project specifications, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
- Risk Management: Identify potential risks and challenges during the preconstruction phase and develop proactive strategies to mitigate impacts on project schedule, budget, and quality. Ensure compliance with safety standards, building codes, and environmental regulations.
About You
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.
- Extensive experience in preconstruction project management and estimating for projects valued from $50-250 million.
- Proficient in Revit, MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and willingness to learn 3D estimating software (Dprofiler).
- Detail-oriented with strong technical knowledge.
- Skilled in interpreting technical specifications and drawings.
- Proficient in construction costs and estimating principles
- Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and relationship management skills.
- Effective in multitasking and managing multiple projects and teams simultaneously.
- Proven ability to set project milestones, manage resources, and meet deadlines.
- Promotes excellence, innovation, and positivity in team culture.
- Able to communicate professionally under pressure.
- Flexible to accommodate varied work hours and locations as required.
This job description is not meant to be an "all-inclusive" list of the duties and responsibilities of this job. Other related duties and responsibilities may be assigned. Howard Hughes reserves the right to change or modify job duties as necessary based on business necessity.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES
Please note that Howard Hughes does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, HH will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, HH explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Howard Hughes.