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Preconstruction Director (Industrial)

St. Louis, MO

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Position Overview:

The Preconstruction Director with Industrial Focus is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing and managing preconstruction activities within the industrial sector, with specific expertise in industrial manufacturing and food & beverage. Other experience in markets such as data center, or other MEP extensive construction is a plus. This individual plays a pivotal role in the initial stages of project development, collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure accurate project estimations, budgeting, scheduling, and risk assessment. Any operations background is viewed favorably but not a requirement.

Responsibilities:

  • Strategic Planning: Develop and implement preconstruction strategies aligned with organizational goals and client requirements, focusing on industrial projects such as manufacturing facilities, food & beverage processing plants, and data centers.
  • Team Leadership: Lead a multidisciplinary team of estimators, planners, engineers, and other preconstruction resources, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to achieve project objectives effectively.
  • Budgeting and Estimation: Oversee the preparation of accurate and comprehensive cost estimates, considering all aspects of construction, materials, labor, equipment, and overheads, ensuring alignment with client expectations and project budget constraints.
  • Scope of Work Package Development: Be able to dissect construction bid documents and create scope of work packages for subcontractors to bid. Be able to assemble a complete package that reduces scope gap risk to a minimal and manageable level.
  • Value Engineering: Collaborate with design teams, architects, and engineers to identify value engineering opportunities that optimize project costs, enhance functionality, and maintain quality standards without compromising project integrity.
  • Risk Management: Conduct thorough risk assessments for each project, identifying potential challenges, uncertainties, and mitigation strategies to minimize project risks and ensure successful project delivery.
  • Schedule development: Work with operational resources and scheduling managers to create design and preconstruction schedules. Be able to understand overall project execution to serve development of durations for general conditions and requirement estimating.
  • General Conditions Budgeting: Develop and fully understand the general conditions and requirements for industrial work, with specific attention to the cost associated with working within an active manufacturing facility, in addition to a greenfield build.
  • Client Engagement: Serve as a primary point of contact for clients during the design & preconstruction phase, fostering positive relationships, understanding client needs, and providing transparent communication regarding project progress, challenges, and solutions.
  • Vendor and Subcontractor Management: Evaluate and select appropriate vendors, subcontractors, and suppliers based on project requirements, performance history, and cost competitiveness, negotiating contracts and ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards.
  • Technology Integration: Leverage innovative technologies, software tools, and methodologies to streamline preconstruction processes, enhance collaboration, improve accuracy, and drive efficiencies across project teams.
  • Industrial technical expertise to support preconstruction and estimating functions.
  • Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the preconstruction department, implementing best practices, lessons learned, and feedback mechanisms to optimize processes, enhance productivity, and achieve operational excellence.
  • Coaching and Development: Able to serve as a mentor to younger employees with focus on coaching and development of talent within the preconstruction and estimating company ranks.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
  • Proven experience (15+ years) in preconstruction management, with a focus on industrial construction projects, including manufacturing, food & beverage, and/or MEP extensive builds such as data center facilities.
  • Strong technical expertise in cost estimation, value engineering, scheduling, and risk management within the construction industry.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to effectively manage and motivate multidisciplinary teams in a collaborative environment.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients, stakeholders, and project teams.
  • Proficiency in construction management software, estimating tools, and project management platforms (e.g., Procore, Primavera P6, BIM 360, Estimating Software).
  • Thorough understanding of industry, building codes, safety standards, and environmental requirements applicable to industrial construction projects.
  • A strategic mindset with a focus on innovation, problem-solving, and continuous improvement to drive project success and organizational growth.
  • The Preconstruction Director with Industrial Focus plays a critical role in setting the foundation for successful industrial construction projects, leveraging their expertise, leadership, and strategic vision to deliver value to clients, stakeholders, and the organization.

AAP/EEO Statement

PARIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status.

Project Engineer

St. Louis

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Position Description

PARIC Corporation is currently seeking a Project Engineer based in St. Louis, MO within our Institutional group. This position is responsible for helping to keep the project within established goals for quality, timeliness, budget, profitability, safety, and customer satisfaction. As a Project Engineer, along with the Project Manager, you are responsible for the financial performance of the project, project schedule, subcontractor negotiations, and Owner relationships. This position reports directly to the Project Manager. This position is little to no travel required.

The Project Engineer owns capturing and updating all of the data and input into scheduling software, tracking actual starts, producing short-term interval schedules, etc. The Project Engineer will develop and monitor submittal schedule and material procurement in order to support the overall project schedule. This position will also assist in the issuance of sub contracts per the buyout schedule and be responsible for document control

The ideal candidate will have

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related experience
  • A minimum of 2-3 years of construction experience
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to multi-task
  • Experience with industrial mechanical, electrical and/or plumbing projects preferred.
  • Exceptional communication skills and a credible reputation among local and regional subcontractors
  • Knowledge and experience in estimating (preferred)
  • Understanding of Microsoft Excel, Word, etc.
  • Experience working with CMiC (preferred)

AAP/EEO Statement

PARIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status.

Preconstruction Manager

St. Louis

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Position Summary:

Reporting to the Vice President - Preconstruction, this position is responsible for leading estimating and design teams through the preconstruction process, assisting the Project Executives in their role.

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field, or related experience.

Experience:

  • 10 or more years of construction experience.
  • On-site project experience is preferred.
  • Experience managing a team through the preconstruction and estimating process preferred.

Skills:

  • Exceptional communication and excellent listening skills.
  • Recognize problems. Provide and implement solutions.
  • Experience with multiple project types and sizes.
  • Understanding of unit costs for various project types ($/sf, $/key, $/car, etc.).
  • Well versed in all systems and pricing (MEP, structural, etc.).
  • Knowledgeable and experience in estimating standards and software.
  • Ability to see the big picture, diving into the details as necessary.
  • Ability to multi-task on a large variety of construction projects.
  • Effective delegation.

Duties/Tasks:

  • Lead and manage a team through the preconstruction and design process. Communicate strategy, expectations.
  • Prepare conceptual estimates, including detailed clarifications, schedules, etc.
  • Lead strategy discussions to move project forward.
  • Prepare and update preconstruction schedule, as well as preliminary high level construction schedule. Provide strategy for logistics, procurement, etc.
  • Actively participate in sales presentations and Owner meetings as required.
  • Lead buyout and subcontractor interviews as necessary in conjunction with the project teams
  • Participate in contract negotiations.
  • Ensure compliance with project budgets and provide analysis of deviations. Drive creative solutions for budget challenges.
  • Develop and maintain strategic relationships with Subcontractors, Owners, Architects and Engineers.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

Bonus Incentive Program

401(k) contribution

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance coverage

Paternity Leave and Maternity Leave

Tuition Reimbursement for employees

Flexible PTO

AAP/EEO Statement

PARIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status.

Senior Preconstruction Manager

St. Louis

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Reporting to the Vice President of Preconstruction, this position is responsible for leading estimating and design teams through the preconstruction process, assisting the Project Executives in their role.

Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field, or related experience.

Experience:

  • 15 or more years of construction experience.
  • On-site project experience is preferred.
  • Experience managing a team through the preconstruction and estimating process preferred.

Skills:

  • Exceptional communication and excellent listening skills.
  • Recognize problems. Provide and implement solutions.
  • Experience with multiple project types and sizes.
  • Understanding of unit costs for various project types ($/sf, $/key, $/car, etc.).
  • Well versed in all systems and pricing (MEP, structural, etc.).
  • Knowledgeable and experience in estimating standards and software.
  • Ability to see the big picture, diving into the details as necessary.
  • Ability to multi-task on a large variety of construction projects.
  • Effective delegation.

Duties/Tasks:

  • Lead and manage a team through the preconstruction and design process. Communicate strategy, expectations.
  • Prepare conceptual estimates, including detailed clarifications, schedules, etc.
  • Lead strategy discussions to move project forward.
  • Prepare and update preconstruction schedule, as well as preliminary high level construction schedule. Provide strategy for logistics, procurement, etc.
  • Actively participate in sales presentations and Owner meetings as required.
  • Lead buyout and subcontractor interviews as necessary in conjunction with the project teams
  • Participate in contract negotiations.
  • Ensure compliance with project budgets and provide analysis of deviations. Drive creative solutions for budget challenges.
  • Develop and maintain strategic relationships with Subcontractors, Owners, Architects and Engineers.

AAP/EEO Statement
PARIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status.

ABOUT PARIC

Since 1979 PARIC has focused on being one of the top general contractors, construction managers and design/build firms in the region. As one of the largest privately held companies in the Midwest, PARIC prides itself in investing in the community and building lasting client relationships.

PARIC people operate in accordance with our core values in a safe, client-focused manner aimed at delivering excellence. To ensure this, we recruit the highest caliber talent and provide them with the most advanced tools and training turning our clients’ visions into reality.

PARIC’S CORE VALUES

For more than 40 years, PARIC’s core values have successfully guided and driven our company to success. These values are the fundamental principles that shape who we are as a company and how we conduct business.

POWER OF ONE TEAM – Because people are the force behind every success. We have unity in purpose and diversity in talent.

EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS – Because surpassing all expectations is so profoundly satisfying. This commitment to excellence extends to every employee and to every project.

ENHANCING OUR COMMUNITY – Because we build more than buildings. We give our time, talents and resources to a range of community efforts.

DOING WHAT WE SAY – Because as the adage says: “You’re only as good as your word.” If we say something is going to happen, it will happen.

RELENTLESS EVOLUTION – Because if you’re not learning from your mistakes, you’re not growing. We embrace positive change, face challenges head-on and get even better with every project.

Project Safety Manager

San Antonio, TX

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Summary/Objective

The position of Project Safety Manager reports directly to the appropriate Sr Safety Manger and indirectly to the Project Manager. The position calls for candidates with passion and drive. This is an upper level project-based role that requires a high level of commitment and dedication to the health and well-being of others. The ideal candidate will have education, training, excellent communication skills and experience commensurate with the desired position. This includes experience with training, injury management, program development, personnel management, leadership development, site management, supervisor engagement, client interaction, management counsel, injury care, conflict resolution and other HSE experience that may not be listed here. The Project Safety Manager is responsible for the overall administration of PARIC’s safety guidelines for a specific job site/sites. This individual is to be a safety leader on the project, and serve as the point person for all things safety for the specific job site/sites.

Key Aims and Objectives

  1. To actively seek and address the gaps between good safety performance and great safety performance;
  2. Positively influence all stakeholders by action, belief and conviction in the Paric’s safety management system; and
  3. Improve performance by demanding safety excellence.

Supervisory Responsibility

Supervision of the project safety team may be required.

Work Environment

This job operates on active construction sites as well as professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment. Active construction site conditions may require a person working in extreme temperature conditions.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., although hours may vary from time to time in order to support the needs of project teams.

Travel

Regular local travel by car is expected on average 3 – 5 times per week for this position. Assignments may include remote projects, requiring either relocation or long-term travel by car and/or air.

Required Education and Experience

  1. Prefer a minimum of  5 - 10 years of experience in construction HSE management, with at least four years in an HSE supervisory or management role
  2. Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety or closely related field.
  3. Capable of providing HSE oversight for large projects (>250 employees)
  4. 30-hour OSHA certification
  1. CPR /First Aid/AED trained.
  2. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).

Preferred Education and Experience

  1. Ability to use the BIM Field safety management system
  2. Additional leadership or HSE based continuing education
  3. Nationally recognized certifications (CSP, ASP, SMS, CHST, or OHST) or Degree in Occupational Safety & Health or related field
  4. OSHA 500

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

  • Bonus Incentive Program
  • 401(k) contribution
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance coverage
  • Paternity Leave and Maternity Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement for employees
  • Flexible PTO

AAP/EEO Statement

PARIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status.

Senior Project Manager

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PARIC Corporation is seeking the right candidate for a Senior Project Manager role. This position will be responsible for delivering projects within established goals for quality, timeliness, budget, profitability, safety, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

  • Identify customer Critical Success Factors
  • Prepare preconstruction schedule
  • Assist Preconstruction Manager/Estimator with and review Value Engineering process
  • Prepare preliminary project schedule with the Preconstruction Manager and Superintendent
  • Review estimating activities and participate as needed
  • Review all estimates with a focus on general conditions
  • Assist in contract negotiations as needed; review and finalize customer contract
  • Lead kick-off meeting and establish project financial baseline and schedule baseline
  • Clearly define roles and responsibilities for each member of the Project Team
  • Develop site logistics plan
  • Manage project budget
  • Develop and perform the buyout plan and establish buyout target
  • Attend and participate in weekly subcontract and owner jobsite meetings
  • Prepare and update detailed overall project schedule
  • Establish project communication protocol
  • Assist in the project site specific safety program development
  • Establish invoicing format (level of detail) and procedures with Customer and Paric staff
  • Ensure all submittals are reviewed
  • Ensure all RFI’s are submitted
  • Participate in pre-punch walk-through
  • Maintain face-to-face communication with customer
  • Nurture customer relationship and ensure customer satisfaction
  • Responsible for change orders (COs)
  • Overall responsibility for integrity of the project budget
  • Monitor implementation of site-specific safety program and subcontractor compliance
  • Attend weekly jobsite meetings with SI, conduct meeting if appropriate
  • Provide monthly cash flow estimates
  • Invoicing
  • Establish inspection (punch list) date with customer/architect
  • Obtain Certificate of Substantial Completion from customer
  • Expedite final payment & lien waivers
  • Ensure all close-out activities are completed by project staff (i.e., warranty manuals, etc.)
  • Schedule & conduct Project Final Review meeting with customer
  • Lead Post-completion Review meeting
  • Establish inspection (punch list) date with customer/architect
  • Participate in community organizations and community events
  • Meet annual operational goals

The ideal candidate will have

  • Bachelors Degree in Construction Management, Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Business Administration or related field
  • 10+ years construction experience
  • Industrial, Institutional or Multi-family Experience (Historic Renovations a plus)
  • 3+ years managerial and supervisory experience
  • Have knowledge of construction industry best practices and experience with managing project schedules, budgets and costs, and contract management
  • Must be able to multi-task and have good problem-solving skills
  • Must possess leadership skills, exceptional communication, and a credible reputation among local and regional subcontractors
  • Be able to proactively manage challenging, multi-faceted projects with attention to detail, identify and develop solutions to challenges, and adapt quickly to changes

AAP/EEO Statement

PARIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status.

ABOUT PARIC

Since 1979 PARIC has focused on being one of the top general contractors, construction managers and design/build firms in the region. As one of the largest privately held companies in the Midwest, PARIC prides itself in investing in the community and building lasting client relationships.

PARIC people operate in accordance with our core values in a safe, client-focused manner aimed at delivering excellence. To ensure this, we recruit the highest caliber talent and provide them with the most advanced tools and training turning our clients’ visions into reality.

PARIC’S CORE VALUES

For more than 40 years, PARIC’s core values have successfully guided and driven our company to success. These values are the fundamental principles that shape who we are as a company and how we conduct business.

POWER OF ONE TEAM – Because people are the force behind every success. We have unity in purpose and diversity in talent.

EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS – Because surpassing all expectations is so profoundly satisfying. This commitment to excellence extends to every employee and to every project.

ENHANCING OUR COMMUNITY – Because we build more than buildings. We give our time, talents and resources to a range of community efforts.

DOING WHAT WE SAY – Because as the adage says: “You’re only as good as your word.” If we say something is going to happen, it will happen.

RELENTLESS EVOLUTION – Because if you’re not learning from your mistakes, you’re not growing. We embrace positive change, face challenges head-on and get even better with every project.

Superintendent – St. Louis

St. Louis

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Position Summary

The Superintendent is responsible for the overall success of the project, including cost, schedule and execution, people/team development, relationship building, safety and quality. Specifically, this position is accountable for on-site coordination for all project phases, including subcontractors, material, and equipment, ensuring that specifications are followed, and that work is proceeding on schedule and within budget. The jobsite location is in St. Louis, Missouri.

Education or Experience Required

  • 6 years minimum experience as a Superintendent with commercial and/or industrial experience
  • Know and understand project cost book
  • Achieve baseline and maximize profitability within project.
  • Understand and manage subcontractor scopes of work to minimize additional cost.
  • Resolve additional costs and disputed items promptly in coordination with Project Manager (i.e. extra tickets, subcontractor overtime, etc.)
  • Understand General Conditions and work to maintain respective budgets and project labor plan to optimize savings wherever possible.
  • Assist in development of an accurate baseline schedule, and ensure achievement of baseline schedule.
  • Identify and develop action plan early on to mitigate negative impacts to baseline schedule

AAP/EEO Statement

PARIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status.

Senior Project Engineer – St. Louis

St. Louis

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Position Description

PARIC Corporation is currently seeking a Senior Project Engineer based in St. Louis, MO. This position is responsible for helping to keep the project within established goals for quality, timeliness, budget, profitability, safety, and customer satisfaction. As a Senior Project Engineer, along with the Project Manager, you are responsible for the financial performance of the project, project schedule, subcontractor negotiations, and Owner relationships. This position reports directly to the Project Manager or Project Executive. This position is little to no travel required.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COST

  • Know and understand project cost book
  • Achieve baseline and maximize profitability within project
  • Process change orders

SCHEDULE

  • Assist in the development of baseline schedule
  • Identify and work with the project team to develop action plan to mitigate negative impacts to baseline schedule / the guideline is to remain nimble and always think about getting ahead
  • Participate in collaborative scheduling with subcontractors in the development of the baseline schedule
  • The Senior Project Engineer owns capturing and updating all of the data and input into scheduling software, tracking actual starts, producing short-term interval schedules, etc.
  • Develop and monitor submittal schedule and material procurement in order to support the overall project schedule.
  • Assist in the issuance of sub contracts per the buyout schedule

RELATIONSHIP BUILDING

  • Develop and maintain sound relationships internally and externally
  • Establish long term, mutually respectful relationships with customers.
  • Balance customer needs with business objectives and profitability goals

The ideal candidate will have

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related experience
  • A minimum of four years of construction experience
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to multi-task
  • Experience with industrial mechanical, electrical and/or plumbing projects preferred.
  • Exceptional communication skills and a credible reputation among local and regional subcontractors
  • Knowledge and experience in estimating (preferred)
  • Understanding of Microsoft Excel, Word, etc.
  • Experience working with CMiC (preferred)

AAP/EEO Statement

PARIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status.

PLEASE NOTE: We have been made aware of individuals and/or organizations claiming to represent PARIC and conducting interviews via Google Hangout, email or otherwise. We have contacted the proper authorities and we are taking every action possible to address this issue. These groups are promoting positions on various job boards for home-based Customer Service and Administrative positions. PARIC does not currently utilize any home-based Customer Service or Administrative positions. Also, PARIC does not offer compensation for advertising our brand. We will never ask you to text us personal or banking information.