Preconstruction Manager

Rycon Construction is an employee-owned company (ESOP) that provides construction management, general contracting, and design-build services nationwide. An ENR Top 400 Contractor, ENR Top 100 Green Contractor, and BD+C Top 150 Contractor with nine offices, Rycon specializes in new construction, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects. From large-scale developments to small, fast-track interior fit-outs, Rycon is equipped to deliver a comprehensive range of services across all project types. Rycon’s portfolio includes projects in healthcare, higher education, industrial/warehouse, commercial, multi-unit residential, food service/dining, retail, financial, self-storage, governmental, and LEED facilities. We have an in-house Architectural Woodwork & Specialty Fabrication Division that ships/installs nationally.

We are seeking an experienced Preconstruction Manager for our Building Group at our Charlotte office.

What You Will Do

• Maintain and Develop subcontractor relationships
• Manage all project stakeholders (owner, architect, engineers, subcontractors) throughout preconstruction.
• Develop risk assessments based on project specific information.
• Determine quantities for all building trade materials and work scopes.
• Develop scopes of work for all project related trades.
• Perform constructability reviews, generate RFIs and qualifications & assumptions.
• Develop conceptual, schematic, design development & GMP estimates.
• Present and explain cost estimates to project stakeholders.
• Perform value management tasks.
• Assist in schedule development.
• Maintain an understanding of construction costs based on the current market conditions.
• Organize cost data for departmental estimating/historical database.
• Respond to common inquiries or issues from clients, regulatory agencies, or member of the business and general community at large.
• Integrate and work with operations during Precon and Buyout

What You Will Need To Be Successful

• Minimum of seven to ten (7-10) years’ experience estimating construction projects ranging from $5 million to $100 million.
• Extensive knowledge of cost data related to new building construction and/or major renovations.
• Must have the ability to lead a negotiated project.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, environmental and geotechnical reports.
• Computer skills required – Microsoft Project, MC2, Planswift, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Knowledge of Carolinas market preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of multifamily, industrial, office and retail construction preferred, but not required.
• Existing relationships with subcontractors in the Carolinas

At Rycon Construction, Inc. we believe outstanding employees build the foundation necessary for excellence in business. It is with this belief that we are always looking for the best qualified and most talented employees to become part of our team. Rycon offers advancement opportunities along with an excellent salary and benefits package that includes, medical, dental, vision, ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) and 401(k). Qualified candidates will be required to submit to a background screening upon acceptance of an offer.

Rycon Construction Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Attention: All third-party agencies, headhunters and recruiters

Rycon Construction is not accepting candidate submission by unsolicited third parties to any company email address. All unsolicited candidates will be rejected, and Rycon Construction will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited candidates, nor will a contractual relationship be formed by the submission. Rycon Construction will not be obligated and will not under any circumstances pay any fees to said third party candidates in an unsolicited manner.

Rycon Construction only forms contracts with recruiters with whom we have an established business relationship and with whom we have a signed agreement in place. All contact with Rycon Construction from third parties must be through our Human Resources department. Outside recruiters are not to contact hiring managers directly. Any contact made outside of Rycon’s Human Resources department by a third party will cancel any future business relationship between the third party and Rycon Construction.