Pre-Construction Manager

The Pre-Construction Manager, under the leadership of the Director of Construction, will manage all aspects of the pre-construction and bidding process for new retail store locations, new distribution center locations, and remodel/renovations of existing locations, including review of design plans for accuracy, coordination of architectural plans, managing the acquisition of permits, soliciting bids from general contractors/subcontractors/suppliers, and project closeout. This position will perform pricing, scoping, bidding and materials procurement for all construction projects.

Manage the Pre-Bid Process

· Review Internal Design Drawings for accuracy and completeness

· Prepare initial, high-level budget numbers for the project

· Assist with budget approval process for the project

· Provide value-engineering solutions, taking into consideration cost, schedule, and maintenance implications. Oversee value-engineering proposals from contractors, and internal departments.

· Coordinate with architects and engineers to have the approved design drawings stamped for permitting

· Manage the permit acquisition process

· Set up and administer all new projects in our project management software (ProCore)

· Ensure all drawings and documents are up-to-date and properly stored in ProCore

· Attend all design and coordination meetings as the construction team representative.

Manage the Bidding Process

· Manage the contractor pre-qualification process

· Prepare bid packages and distribute to contractors

· Conduct pre-bid site walks with General Contractors

· Review and Answer all RFI’s (Requests for Information) during the bidding process

· Collect and organize all bid information in preparation for contractor selection

· Prepare and submit contract documents for approval and execution

· Hand over the project to the respective construction manager after contract awarded

Manage ProCore and the Closeout Process

· Ensure all documents and data in ProCore is accurate and up to date

· Assist Construction Managers with change order process

· Order and arrange delivery of owner-supplied materials for each project

· Create Reports and Dashboards to track progress of each project

· Track project cashflow – report spend versus projected budget

· Ensure receipt of CO, and gather all required documentation to submit for the collection of any Tenant Improvement funds

· Perform other projects and duties as assigned

Ashley is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ashley does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.