Preconstruction Manager

Reporting to the Managing Director, the Preconstruction Manager will be responsible for managing the involvement in projects including technical, constructability, cost input, and programming, from the Tendering stage to the Construction stage.

The Preconstruction Manager will lead the Preconstruction Team and act as the key contact person between Client Team, Design Team, Sub-contractors and the Collen Project Delivery Team to ensure the project requirements and PCSA or D&B scope are met, and associated deliverables are achieved within the agreed timelines, budget and format.

Key Requirements:

• Master's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field
• Minimum of 15 years' experience in preconstruction, estimating, and project management within the construction industry
• Proven record in delivering data centers in Europe
• Strong understanding of construction processes, materials, and methods
• Strong knowledge in design and commercial
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams
• Leadership in management of people and teams

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning and Coordination

• Lead the preconstruction phase of projects from initial concept through to the start of construction
• Develop detailed preconstruction plans and schedules to ensure project milestones are met
• Coordinate with project stakeholders, including clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors, to gather project requirements and specifications

Estimating and Budgeting

• Prepare the cost estimation of projects, assist and inform the preparation of detailed and accurate cost estimates for projects, including trade packages and project preliminaries (resource, welfare, plant etc.)
• Oversight on project budgets, ensuring costs are aligned with estimates
• Perform value engineering to identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising project quality or scope.

Bid Management

• Work with and direct the Bid Manager in respect of technical input to the bid process, including input on preparation and distribution of bid packages, evaluation of bids, and selection of subcontractors.
• Liaise with sub-contractors and specialist sub-package providers on technical requirements of respective packages to define scope and associated cost
• Ensure all bids are competitive and meet the project requirements, scope of works and specifications

Engineering/Design

• Review and analyse the design prepared by the Design Team
• Manage the RFI process with the Design Team
• Establish scope of work for all trades
• Coordinate the BIM models

Risk Management

• Identify and assess potential risks during the preconstruction phase
• Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans, reporting to internal delivery team and Client team as appropriate
• Understanding of requirement for compliance with all relevant codes, regulations, and industry standards

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation, including estimates, budgets, schedules, and contracts
• Prepare and present regular reports on project status, budget, and schedule to senior management and clients
• Ensure all documentation is organised and accessible for reference throughout the project lifecycle
• Gather feedback from the construction team to record lessons learned and enable continuous improvement.

This position requires occasional travel to project sites and meetings with Clients, Subcontractors, and other Stakeholders.