Preconstruction Manager / Estimator

Russell Co

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

Qualifications

  • Four-year degree in Construction Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of construction estimating experience
  • Mechanical and electrical estimating experience is a plus
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Proven negotiation and team-building abilities

Responsibilities

  • Support project teams during the preconstruction process, focusing on budgeting, estimating, scheduling, and design management
  • Assist in developing project pursuit strategies and techniques
  • Prepare bid schedules to estimate project costs
  • Collaborate with the design team to manage and control project costs
  • Provide technical support for contract negotiations and change orders
  • Consult with clients, vendors, and project teams to formulate accurate estimates
  • Review construction documents to understand bidding scope
  • Ensure the accuracy and completeness of final estimate packages before submission

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
  • Involvement in diverse project types and delivery methods
  • Support from marketing and business development teams
  • Access to advanced estimating systems and tools
Full Job Description
How You'll Contribute

As Preconstruction Manager, you will help us reach our strategic growth goals by supporting project teams throughout the preconstruction process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Supports project teams throughout the preconstruction process including budgeting, estimating, scheduling, value analysis and design management for all types of delivery methods.
  • Assists in project pursuit, strategies and techniques.
  • Prepares bid schedules to determine project costs.
  • Works closely with design team during development to control project costs.
  • Provides technical support in negotiating contracts and change orders.
  • Consults with clients, vendors, project team, construction foreman to discuss and formulate estimates.
  • Reviews construction documents and understands scope of work to bid.
  • Reviews final estimate packages to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to formal quotation.
  • Assists marketing/business development team by providing cost opinion support as needed.
  • Updates and maintains estimating system.


Requirements

Requirements: Four year Construction Engineering or Construction Management degree or equivalent experience plus 5 years or more construction estimating experience required. Mechanical and electrical estimating experience a plus. Effective negotiation, team building, problem solving, mathematical and analytical skills required. Must possess exceptional organization skills and keen attention to detail, deadlines and accuracy. Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills. Strong conceptual estimating capabilities. Ability to coordinate activities on 'bid day'. Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.

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