Req ID: 4554Travel: Up to 25%Number of Openings:1

　　If you're driven to accomplish great things, Baker is looking for you. Asthe nation's leading specialty concrete contractor, Baker has constructedevery type of concrete structure imaginable in more than 1,200 cities acrossthe U.S. Today, more than 5,000 co-workers proudly wear the Baker logo.

　　At Baker, you'll do more, be more, and gain more with a company thatputs the key to success in your hands. Join an elite team that recognizescommitment and supports your professional growth; that believes focus +hard work + smarts equals opportunity; that provides more options to takeyour career to the next level. You'll achieve more in a day, in a year,and in your career than you thought possible. Apply today - we're ready tobuil

　　Summary

　　The Preconstruction Manager is responsible for monitoring the constructionmarketplace. Determines cost associated with the building process. In additionto cost estimating, handles the bidding process. Responsible for managingmultiple functions preceding the construction phase including any combinationof activities such as estimating, marketing, business development,scheduling, contracts, etc.

　　Roles and Responsibilities

　　The Preconstruction Manager will perform the following duties in a safe,productive, and effective manner:Maintains relationships with existing clients and monitors level of customersatisfactionContinues prospecting activities with existing clientsDevelops and nurtures business relationships with targeted prospective clientsDevelops and submits customized proposals to address targeted opportunitiesMaintains communications with corporateAssists with negotiating business agreements into closed salesEnsures consistency between proposals and final contractual agreementsDelivers, defines, and discusses the project and contracted agreementswith operations and administrationCollaborates with the estimators to ensure a complete estimate, including:Assembling of quantities in pricing format to reflect bid form requirementsCreating baseline job durationDetermining what special equipment might be job specificApplying the best value vendors/subs to the estimateIdentifying to whom we are bidding and prepares appropriate bid form, bidproposal letter and/or qualificationsEnsures "Standard Conditions" are included in every proposalReviews with Operations for productivity/manpower, etc.Packages and sends proposal on timeCommunicates with clients during bid process to ensure appropriate BCCIpositioning in the marketplaceSupervises, trains, evaluates, and develops direct reports to ensuremaximum returns on investmentAddresses complaints appropriatelyProvides guidance, direction, coaching, and support to direct reports tomaximize individual and overall department performanceResponsible for holding timely performance appraisals and progress reviewsAssists direct reports in developing sort and long-term goals that align withdepartment and Company mission and strategyEnsures direct reports receive appropriate training that aligns with careerdevelopment plans. Training may be remedial, 'maintenance', or gearedto promotion.Takes appropriate action to develop direct reports including, but notlimited to, preparing and monitoring career development plans,promotions, demotions, lateral moves, corrective action, andprogressive discipRecommends that direct reports receive timely and appropriate compensationCollaborates with HR to ensure compliance with all employment laws, andrelated Company policies; may be responsible for conducting training orcoordinating workshops related to such compliance.

　　Requirements

　　Bachelor's degree and 8 years' related experience or equivalentcombination of education and experienceLine and Grade experienceACI Finisher TechnicianProficiency with computers and Microsoft software programs such as Word andExcelVista, Timberline, and P6 preferred

　　The following competencies are needed to successfully perform this job:Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business documents,technical procedures, financial reports, and legal documentsAbility to write reports, business correspondence, and proceduresAbility to understand and work with contracts, specifications, drawings,and scope of workStrong financial, insurance, and bonding knowledge of the companyAbility to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statisticalinferenceAbility to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, andproportions to practical situationsAbility to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions inmathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concretevariablesUnderstanding of Cost Accounting financial and bonding documentsAbility to effectively present information and respond to questions fromgroups of managers, clients, customers, and the general publicAbility to evaluate strengths and weaknesses of fellow co-workers and mesh