Why you should join our team:
Do
you want to be an employee-owner? Woodruff Construction is a 100%
employee-owned and family-focused commercial construction general
contractor with over 70 years of experience. Woodruff provides a dynamic
environment where each individual is challenged to be his or her best,
and we are continually searching for goal-driven candidates to join our
team. We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and encourage
those with a wide range of backgrounds to inquire about our job
opportunities.

We serve the regions of Ames, Fort Dodge, Iowa City, Waterloo and Spencer, and are driven by our strong Core Values:

• FAMILY Comes First
• SERVICE to Others
• PURPOSE in everything we do
• DEPENDABILITY to do what's right
• ENJOYMENT of our work
  

The Woodruff Difference:
We offer a variety of unique perks for our employee-owners:

•  Main working hours of 7:00-3:30 Monday-Friday
•  Most jobsites stay within a 60-mile radius in your region
•  $500 stay-on bonus after 60 days
•  Career-advancement programs
•  Company-sponsored outings and events

How will you Build Your Future With Us?
Woodruff is seeking a reliable, goal-driven candidate to fill our pre-construction manager position in Waterloo, IA. This position is responsible in developing,
improving and leading the pre-construction process for design-build and
construction manager at-risk projects, with a primary focus on water
and wastewater treatment facilities. This position with serve as the
team/company expert as it relates to pre-construction contracting,
estimating, constructability and delivery strategies.

Essential duties and responsibilities for the position are as follows:

• Risk Management
• Adhere to, enforce and support company safety program
• Evaluate subcontractors and suppliers to ensure they meet or exceed Woodruff standards for the project
• Document project changes and correspondence through email and mail correspondence through the pre-construction phase
• Anticipate & address issues and understand how work performance & timeliness effects the achievement of Woodruff goals
• Evaluate
  constructability, operational impacts, sequencing constraints, and
  shutdown planning associated with active water/wastewater treatment
  facilities and utility systems
• Identify
  and mitigate risks related to underground utilities, treatment process
  systems, environmental regulations, and owner operational continuity

• Financial Management & Results
• Assist Project Manager with the buyout process
• Ensure profit objectives are met by ensuring schedules and budgets are achieved
• Negotiate
  and estimate favorable and timely change orders that produce results,
  protect Woodruff‘s interests and satisfy the owner and architect
• Assist
  in the development of conceptual and detailed estimates for
  water/wastewater treatment process systems, underground utilities,
  concrete structures, pumping systems, and associated infrastructure.
• Understand
  market conditions, equipment lead times, and procurement strategies
  specific to municipal water and wastewater construction
• Design Support & Field Involvement
• Facilitate correspondence with the owner and design team
• Assist project manager with scheduling and conducting design meetings (if design-build)
• Assist
  project manager with scheduling and conducting team meetings to review
  design status, budget status and overall progression of the project
• Include
  and involve the field operations manager, safety specialist and/or
  anticipated superintendent as needed throughout the pre-construction
  process
• Coordinate with design
  engineers, equipment vendors, and operations staff regarding treatment
  processes, phasing plans, shutdowns, and startup requirements
• Participate
  in constructability reviews for treatment facilities, process piping,
  electrical/instrumentation systems, and operational sequencing
• Project Leadership
• Manage project through Procore and any other required project management software
• Assist with setting, communicating and tracking project goals
• Support
  customer relationship building with owners by balancing the needs of
  Woodruff with the customer expectations around schedule, quality and
  cost
• Develop a clear and
  complete understanding of the construction project by reviewing plans,
  documents and proposed cost information
• Plan
  ahead to work efficiently by creating a sound completion plan leading
  the Woodruff project team to establish priorities, schedule activities
  and timeframes, develop clear and measurable progress benchmarks and
  assign responsibilities
• Guide the project by keeping the big picture in mind & making sound decisions
• Ensure timely construction project starts consistent with preconstruction plans and owner needs
• Produce clear and complete planning information including timely and detailed owner meeting minutes and look-ahead schedules
• Use Woodruff policies and procedures through use and reference of pre-construction process manuals
• Contribute to swift and smooth project transition from pre-construction to construction phase
• Lead the project team through pre-construction abiding by and following the contract requirements  
• Lead
  preconstruction efforts for water and wastewater treatment projects
  including process coordination, phasing, operational continuity, and
  regulatory considerations
• Develop
  and maintain a strong understanding of water/wastewater treatment
  methods, equipment systems, utility coordination, and municipal owner
  expectations
• Coordinate early procurement strategies for long-lead treatment equipment, process systems, and specialty subcontractors
• Process Development & Improvement
• Ensure Woodruff processes follow current CMaR preconstruction Iowa law
• Development of new and/or improvement of existing pre-construction processes
• Research and learn industry best practices regarding pre-construction processes
• Assist with developing, implementing and utilizing pre-construction services fee estimating process
• Assist BD with development and submission of RFQ’s
• Lead the development and submission of RFP’s including developing and leading the presentation process
• Develop
  and improve estimating, scheduling, and preconstruction processes
  specific to water/wastewater treatment and utility infrastructure
  projects
• Maintain awareness of
  industry trends, treatment technologies, delivery methods, and
  regulatory requirements impacting municipal water/wastewater
  construction

Benefits:

At Woodruff,
we attribute our success to the investment and retention of our quality
employees. Woodruff values its employees and offers a comprehensive
benefits package including:

• Competitive pay with weekly direct deposit
• Work/Life balance – paid time off, holidays, volunteer time off, parental leave, and bereavement
• 100% Employee Owned, you can become an employee-owner after only one year of service!
• Competitive benefits – including medical, dental and vision, flexible spending account, and disability
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401K retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education
• Personalized career path
• Employee assistance program

Job Type: Full-time