DescriptionAs a Preconstruction Manager, you will make a significant impact on some of the best projects in the market. As you do so, you will work with some of the most talented construction professionals in the industry with a common purpose of excellence, partnership and ownership. Along with all of our employee-owners, you'll participate in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) that rewards your contributions and dedication.
Your Day to Day- Lead preconstruction efforts for all projects as assigned, draw upon significant experience when leading large and complex projects.
- Consult with Project Executives, subcontractors and others to discuss and formulate project cost estimates and resolve issues.
- Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates
- Identify and appropriately mitigate risks associated with preconstruction
- Prepare estimates for use in preparing project bids and vendor/subcontractor selection
- Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
- Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work
- Assemble estimates in systems format, able to update based on design meeting and without updated design documents
- Prepare cost and expenditure statements and other necessary documentation at regular intervals for the duration of the project
- Conduct special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or to effect cost reduction
- Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors
- Prepare cost studies for different options in preconstruction
- Provide cost models and life cycle costs in the pre-construction efforts
- Participate in proposals and interviews on CM/GC, D/B projects, etc.
- Perform other duties as assigned
How You Contribute- Step into the Chief Estimator role when requested
- Use strong interpersonal skills to lead groups of estimators and assign scope to ensure a team approach to projects
- Prepare properly qualified proposals and conceptual budgets based on minimal information, following established standards and in the timeframe and format required
- Build trusted relationships with clients
- Track costs in Viewpoint or other project budgeting systems
- Communicate effectively in written and verbal communications to ensure understanding of estimates in the bid process, with project managers and with vendors/sub-contractors. Ensure the flow of information is maintained and documented.
- Be able to accept constructive criticism and deal effectively with high-stress situations
Education & Experience- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Building Construction, Building Science or other equivalent program.
- Eight to ten years of similar experience, with at least three years of service dedicated to preconstruction.
