Manufacturing Estimating and Precon Manager

Blox

$75K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7-10+ years of experience in the construction industry
  • 3-5+ years in preconstruction and estimating
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred
  • Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and cost structures
  • Experience leading teams and cross-functional initiatives
  • Proficiency in estimating, project management, and scheduling software
  • Strong communication and presentation skills

Responsibilities

  • Own and lead all preconstruction efforts across assigned programs
  • Manage and mentor Estimators and supporting PM/APM staff
  • Develop and execute pricing strategies aligned with company objectives
  • Lead subcontractor outreach and bid coordination
  • Prepare and review estimates, scopes of work, and bid packages
  • Conduct risk analysis and communicate impacts to leadership
  • Track design scope changes and escalate impacts to budget and schedule

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Paid time off
  • Short term and long term disability
  • Life insurance
  • 401k plan
  • Support for pursuing licenses/certifications and career advancement paths
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

We are seeking a strategic and results driven Estimating and Preconstruction Manager to lead all preconstruction efforts across assigned programs. This role is responsible for pricing strategy, cost estimating, client engagement, and cross functional coordination to ensure accurate, competitive, and scalable project delivery within the DMC (Design Manufacture Construct) system.

Requirements

Job Responsibilities
  • Own and lead all preconstruction efforts across assigned programs.
  • Manage and mentor Estimators, Assistant Preconstruction Managers, and supporting PM/APM staff.
  • Develop and execute pricing strategies aligned with company objectives.
  • Lead subcontractor outreach, bid coordination, and pricing exercises.
  • Prepare and review complete and accurate estimates, scopes of work, and bid packages.
  • Perform price leveling and provide award recommendations.
  • Conduct risk analysis and clearly communicate impacts to sleadership.
  • Lead value engineering efforts and develop project schedules and work plans.
  • Track and manage design scope changes, escalating impacts to budget and schedule.
  • Build and maintain relationships with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and design partners.
  • Lead client presentations and ensure quality of all deliverables.
  • Communicate progress, risks, and solutions to clients and internal stakeholders.
  • Support contract negotiations, proposals, and business development efforts.
  • Develop and improve estimating processes, systems, and tools.
  • Support development and maintenance of estimating databases and reporting systems.
  • Lead handoff of preconstruction information to internal teams including operations, design, supply chain, and finance.
  • Support and, when needed, lead subcontractor and supplier buyout activities.


Job Skills & Qualifications
  • 7-10+ years of experience in the construction industry.
  • 3-5+ years of experience in preconstruction and estimating
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and cost structures.
  • Experience leading teams and cross functional initiatives.
  • Proficiency in estimating, project management, and scheduling software.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Professional licenses or certifications are a plus.


Benefits:

BLOX offers the full spectrum of comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance. We also offer flexible spending accounts, paid time off, short term disability, long term disability, life insurance and a 401k plan.

BLOX believes in the growth of our people. We provide support for employees pursuing licenses/certifications, creating clear pathways for skill development and career advancement.

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