The Preconstruction Manager is responsible for planning, coordination, and management of the design, estimating, and planning phases of construction projects at each assigned property. Preconstruction Managers must work in partnership with Development, Design & Planning, Construction, Tenant Coordination, Leasing and Property Management/Operations to achieve the department’s business goals and are expected to do so on numerous projects concurrently or on a large project with assistance/oversight from a Senior Manager or AVP of Preconstruction.

Core Functions

• Interface with Development, Leasing and Operations to respond to the need for conceptual estimates on potential development, leasing-driven and CAPEX projects.
• Create initial project schedules and clearly define project scope to accompany the conceptual estimate.
• Prepare estimates or portions of estimates for review by the Senior Manager or AVP of
• Perform site reviews and develop property condition reports as necessary.
• Assist the Senior Manager or AVP of Preconstruction to develop the project site logistics / phasing plan.
• Touch base with the contracting community periodically to stay current on construction cost information.
• Track assigned portions of the project budget through the development, design, and preconstruction process.
• Create RFP, bid, recommend, and manage civil engineer, soils engineer and surveyor during the design phase, as determined by the Senior Manager or AVP of Preconstruction during the design and preconstruction phase.
• Track and follow up on the RFP’s bid analysis and present for review to the Senior Manager or AVP of Preconstruction.
• Process contractor/consultant changes including ensuring accuracy and verifying all aspects of each change order for assigned projects.
• Prepare reports and distribute accordingly on specific aspects of the preconstruction program as designated by the Senior Manager or AVP of Preconstruction.
• Assist Design & Planning during schematic design, design development and construction documentation to provide constructability reviews and updated project estimates when defined in the initial project schedule
• Ensure that the project moves through internal approvals and the design phase in accordance with the initial project schedule. Update & maintain the initial project schedule as required.  Communicate important design/development/preconstruction milestones to the project team as often as is appropriate.
• Take responsibility for the project during the transition period to ensure a clean hand-off in accordance with the project transition timeline identified by the Senior Manager or AVP of Preconstruction.
• In conjunction with Construction, when needed, create RFP, bid, interview, select and write contract for the general contractor(s).
• Track and organize project information, documents and correspondence. Work with TC and the Construction PM’s to obtain historical cost data in the appropriate formats and input into the cost database.
• Assists with group goals and objectives relating to estimating, the cost database, and preconstruction.
• Has routine exposure to and interaction with the Senior Manager or AVP of Preconstruction, Design Managers and Development Managers with occasion interaction with the VP’s in each discipline.

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management is preferred.  Noteworthy candidates without a formal degree may be considered
• Supplemental education from ICSC or related industry group is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years experience in the management of construction projects with emphasis on retail. 
• Experience with a nationally recognized general contractor or retail developer is beneficial.
• Employee must have the physical capability to perform all core functions of the position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the core functions of the job.

About Macerich

Macerich is Different. Macerich is a leading owner, operator and developer of top retail and mixed-use destinations in major U.S. markets (NYSE:MAC). With our much-admired portfolio of market-dominant properties, Macerich is shaping the future of retail real estate. Adding value to our Class A assets with a smart mix of brands, experiences and new uses is a hallmark of our approach. We are the industry’s leader in environmental sustainability, a priority we share with shoppers and retailers in our forward-thinking communities.

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