rngd

rngd

Senior Preconstruction Project Manager

Metairie, Louisiana · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 20 days ago
Project ManagementBusiness DevelopmentForecastingBudgetingSupply ChainProcess ImprovementProcurementLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingCritical ThinkingMentoringPublic SpeakingConstruction Management

About the role

  • We're looking for a Senior Preconstruction Project Manager to provide overall leadership and strategic oversight of the preconstruction phase for multiple, complex construction projects.
  • This role is accountable for ensuring that all preconstruction activities meet budget, constructability, and schedule objectives, while aligning with company standards and client expectations.
  • Provide overall leadership for assigned projects from conceptual budgeting through final preconstruction delivery and turnover to Operations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and manage preconstruction personnel, including estimators and project support staff, ensuring performance, accountability, and professional growth.
  • Develop project-specific preconstruction plans, timelines, and deliverables.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and design partners during the preconstruction phase.
  • Prepare and manage detailed estimates across all project phases, including conceptual, schematic, and design development.
  • Partner with Operations to align budgets, schedules, and execution strategies prior to handoff.
  • Provide cost modeling, escalation analysis, and budget updates to support informed client and leadership decision-making.
  • Develop and execute bid solicitation strategies, ensuring participation of qualified and specialized subcontractors.
  • Collaborate with design partners through RFP processes, evaluate responses, and provide strategic recommendations.
  • Partner with Business Development and Operations to support pursuits and ensure seamless transition from preconstruction to construction.
  • Identify high-risk scope elements and construction activities and develop mitigation strategies.

Nice to have

  • Demonstrated leadership of multiple complex preconstruction efforts simultaneously.
  • Extensive knowledge of heavy civil and bridge construction means, methods, sequencing, and cost drivers.
  • Advanced knowledge of construction forecasting, estimating, scheduling, purchasing, and cost control.
  • Deep understanding of constructability, systems integration, and risk management.
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Core Competencies
  • RNGD Values Alignment
  • Exemplifies RNGD's core values:

Skills

  • Renegade Mentality
  • Sweep Floors
  • Build Together
  • Honor Promises
  • Strategic Thinking & Business Acumen
  • Understands the broader business implications of preconstruction decisions.
  • Balances big-picture strategy with detailed cost, schedule, and constructability analysis.
  • Leadership & Talent Development
  • Client Focused Communication
  • Communicates complex cost and technical information clearly to diverse audiences.
  • Builds trust through transparency, responsiveness, and sound judgment.
  • Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

Company info

  • RNGD is a rapidly scaling organization emerging as a nationally recognized leader in construction through our unique Renegade mindset focused on innovation, creativity, and culture.
  • The team is made up of a highly engaged group of seasoned professionals and emerging leaders.
  • We are creators who believe that what we build drives the growth of our cities and that to fulfill our mission, we must constantly challenge the old way of doing things.
  • Headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, we thrive on building communities, building teams, building leaders, and growing the business throughout the Southeast region with offices in Mississippi, Tennessee, and Alabama.
  • Ensure bid and procurement processes comply with company standards, insurance, bonding, and scheduling requirements.
  • Represent the company's brand, values, and culture in all professional interactions.

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