Preconstruction Manager - Commercial Paint

Cherry Coatings

• $80K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-10 years of experience in commercial painting, specifically in new construction (non-residential) market.
  • Strong estimating skills and the ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.
  • Proficient with technology, including PlanSwift, Plan Grid, Building Connected, and MS Office Suite, especially Excel.
  • Demonstrated management experience with a focus on team development and mentorship.
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus for enhancing communication with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

  • Mentor, coach, and develop team members to enhance their skills.
  • Conduct job site visits to assess conditions and collaborate with various managers.
  • Deliver accurate estimates for full project scopes independently.
  • Evaluate bids and costs thoroughly, identifying risks and leveraging past experience.
  • Respond effectively to RFPs and present projects formally to stakeholders.
  • Review and ensure the completeness and accuracy of all project bid documents.
  • Develop and manage a preconstruction meeting schedule, keeping track of progress.

Benefits

  • Outstanding work environment that fosters collaboration and growth.
  • Flexible paid vacation and generous paid holidays.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • 401K with profit-sharing opportunities to enhance long-term financial security.
  • Career growth potential encourages advancement within the company.
Full Job Description
We are looking for an experienced and highly proactive Preconstruction Manager. The ideal candidate for this role has 5-10 years in Commercial Painting focused on New Construction (non-residential) market experience working with scopes of work exceeding $1M; An individual who is organized, flexible, willing to learn & be mentored; can demonstrate exceptional ability to connect with and positively motivate others. In this role, you will be involved in many facets of preconstruction and will have the ability to partner to advance our existing operations. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus. Responsibilities: • Mentor, coach, and develop all team members. • Attend Job Site visits to review existing conditions; partner with Operations Manager, Field Manager, and/or Foreman input. • Able to independently deliver solid estimates for entire project scopes. • Ensure complete bid & cost project evaluation. Leverage experience, look beyond information, and mitigate risks. • Experience in responding to RFPs and formal presentations for a project. • Review all project bid documents for completeness & accuracy. • Develop a preconstruction meeting schedule & monitor progress. • Own & manage estimating pipeline & accuracy of bid win rates via Building Connected. • Present job schedule projections regularly, and partner with Field Operations. • Develop & maintain expert-level knowledge of competitive market pricing. • Ability to engage, develop & influence business with New and Existing Customers. • Attend & participate in business meetings, industry conferences, and network activities to improve the presence and reputation of the business unit and company. • Establish & maintain positive and effective relationships with customers, project team, architects, engineers, vendor representatives, etc. • Know market and pricing. • Manage Projections with BD. • Know customer base and types of jobs (Build relationships with PreCon of companies) • Analyze wins and losses. Requirements: • 5-10 Years of progressive growth in commercial paint. • Strong estimating experience is required. • High level of fluency in reading plans, specifications & related documents. • Competent with technology and programs PlanSwift, Plan Grid, Building Connected & MS Office Suite, specifically Excel. • Flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment, variable working hours both in office & field. • Enjoy various challenges with a multitasked position from takeoff to sales. • Management experience. Job Type: Full-time. Benefits: Outstanding work environment, Paid Holidays, Flexible Paid Vacation, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, & more; 401K, Profit Sharing, Bonus and Career growth potential are just some of the amazing reasons to join our team!

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