Ames Construction
Pursuits & Preconstruction Manager
Charlotte, NC · Contract
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago
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About the role
- The Pursuits & Preconstruction Manager is responsible for overseeing the planning, coordination, and execution of complex project pursuits from opportunity identification through project award.
- The ideal candidate has strong heavy civil construction experience, exceptional leadership and communication skills, and a proven history of successfully managing pursuits, estimates, alternative delivery projects, and preconstruction activities.
Responsibilities
- Lead go/no-go evaluations and opportunity qualification efforts.
- Develop pursuit strategies that align with company growth objectives.
- Partner with operations, estimating, and business development teams to create winning project strategies.
- Facilitate pursuit planning meetings and manage pursuit schedules and deliverables.
- Lead preconstruction efforts for design-build, CM/GC, progressive design-build, and negotiated projects.
- Support development of innovative construction approaches and execution strategies.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in heavy civil construction, estimating, project management, business development, preconstruction, or pursuit management.
- Experience leading complex proposal and pursuit efforts for public and private infrastructure projects.
- Experience with transportation, bridges, water resources, earthwork, utilities, or mining projects.
- Strong understanding of construction estimating, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management.
- Experience with alternative delivery methods including Design-Build, CM/GC, or Progressive Design-Build.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and construction industry software platforms.
- Travel may be required to client meetings, project sites, and regional offices.
- Ability to visit active construction sites and navigate varying terrain and weather conditions.
- Required
- Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation, and negotiation skills.
- Strong organizational and strategic planning abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Travel & Working Conditions
- Combination of office and construction site environments.
Company info
- At Ames, we are Fueled by Family and Driven by Ownership.
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