What’s your job title?
Pre-Construction Manager
What does your role involve?
My role involves managing and coordinating Pre-Construction activities, from tender to the construction stage, for all Elkins’ projects. I work collaboratively with others in the Pre-Construction team, including commercial, estimating, planning and design management, to ensure milestones are identified, monitored and achieved to successfully complete the Pre-Construction process.
Some of my other responsibilities include: attending site visits and engaging with stakeholders to inform design and pricing; reviewing tender documentation and proposing key initiatives to form a high quality submission; managing and supporting the commercial team and bid support.
What’s your background?
Prior to joining Elkins, I worked in proposals management for a highly reputable industrial and logistics company. I performed several roles, progressing through the ranks from Bid Coordination to Bid/Proposals Management. I managed a team of four other people, ensuring our bid library/management was concise and comprehensive, to produce winning solutions.
What are you enjoying most about your role?
I’m learning new things every day and have really enjoyed getting up to speed. It’s been particularly rewarding seeing the Pre-Construction team grow and develop and watching our ‘potential tenders’ list turn into ‘works won’. Overall, I am just enjoying this new chapter of my life and absorbing the knowledge and experience to be the best version of myself.
What appealed to you about the job?
The first, and most important, factor was the people. I work best in an environment where I feel appreciated and respected, and my thoughts, feelings and contributions are taken into consideration, which is what I have found at Elkins.
I like working for mid-scale SMEs because you aren’t just a number. At Elkins, I could see that the staff want to be there, are proud of their work, and enjoy working together towards the same goals.
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
Exploring the world with my family, resting and Pilates.
If you had to describe yourself in three words, what would they be?
Optimistic, motivated, and grateful.
We’re off to the pub – what’s your order?
Rum and apple juice.
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