Preconstruction Manager

Founded in 2010, Centric has grown into one of the most recognized general contractors in Kansas City and is active in its business, civic, and philanthropic communities. The company serves the workplace, retail, healthcare,  institutional, industrial, hospitality, multi-family, and single-family residential markets, and has grown to 165 associates and $230 million in revenue from its home in Kansas City’s Crossroads Arts District. Most importantly, Centric prides itself on helping make Kansas City a cooler place to live, work, and play by building our city and its stories...from the ground up.

Position Objective

The Preconstruction Manager is a key position for Centric Projects in the cost estimating phase

of the project and acts as the main point of contact for clients, subcontractors, suppliers

vendors and architects during the preconstruction phase. This position will assist in developing

project pricing, determine project schedules and manage the solicitation, procurement and

negotiation of new business.

Essential Job Functions

Operational Excellence in Preconstruction

Prepare conceptual, negotiated, and select bids that reflect realistic expectations for the requested work

Identify potential risks to the success of a project and mitigate them wherever possible

Identify creative and cost-effective methods of meeting project goals, often requiring “outside the box” thinking, insightful problem-solving, and innovative thinking

Utilize subcontractors that are financially, ethically, and operationally in the best interest of

Centric and Centric clients through the use of a pre-qualification process and ongoing quality monitoring

Build strong working relationships with subcontractors, vendors, architects, and other external partners to ensure a positive reputation for Centric and to create a competitive advantage

Facilitate effective communication between the preconstruction and operations teams to guarantee a strong hand-off, monitor estimate vs. actual project status, and identify ways the preconstruction team can help improve project execution in the field

Maintain project cost history and database of construction costs

Build and maintain design and construction schedules

Client Consultation and New Business Development

Consult with clients to correctly determine not only the physical requirements of a project but also their vision and overall expectations for project delivery

Assist clients with the careful selection of materials, supplies, and vendors that match their vision and concept of the project

Participate in client presentations to engage potential clients in new work for Centric

Build and retain strong client relationships to facilitate successful projects and build new business opportunities

Supporting Job Functions

Attend local networking events to build the Centric brand and facilitate new business

Provide marketing assistance during proposal preparation

Qualifications and Requirements

Basic Qualifications

Minimum of (2-5) years of combined operations and estimating experience.

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or and equivalent combination of education and construction experience

Valid driver’s license is required

Proficiency in navigating project scheduling software and Microsoft Office suite

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Demonstrates innovative problem solving that considers all facts and points of view on the issue to be resolved

Maintains composure and professionalism in difficult situations and effectively resolves conflicts.

Excellent communication skills, both in writing and face-to-face

Strong ability to build relationships and influence others into action

Able to develop strategies for improvement and develop supporting procedures to implement necessary changes

Exceptional ability to think operationally and identify the multiple teams, processes and deliverables that are required to execute a successful project

Embraces technology and is able to use it in ways that improve the client and team experience

Superior Benefits Package

Unlimited PTO

100% Employee-owned!

One month Sabbatical after seven years of continuous service

Affordable, quality medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA with company match

Company-paid life and disability insurance

Company provided laptop and cell phone

401k plan with company contributions

529e college savings plan with company contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment assistance

Centric is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.