Title: Preconstruction Manager
Primary Function: Assess project requirements, prepare detailed estimates, and lead project team through the bidding process. This role requires a thorough understanding of construction methodologies, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.
Typical Duties:- Download, review and organize design documents, specifications, and related information for project estimation.
- Conduct material takeoffs to identify quantities of all components required for the project.
- Contact and communicate with trade contractors to obtain unit price information and other relevant data.
- Validate the accuracy of takeoffs and pricing from support team.
- Join pre-construction training sessions to understand project scope and processes.
- Coordinate and conduct project kick-off meetings to discuss project requirements and expectations.
- Organize and oversee budget review meetings with architects and engineers to validate project costs.
- Lead budget review meetings with project owners to ensure transparency and alignment.
- Compile and organize various reports for use by project team members and stakeholders.
- Accompany project team members to meetings and reviews to gain insights into project progress and challenges.
- Provide guidance and training to junior estimators and other team members.
- Create and maintain summary sheets for project tracking and reporting.
- Use parametric data to estimate costs and other project variables.
- Prepare benchmark studies, cost models, and conceptual budgets.
- Prepare bid tabulations for project cost analysis and comparison.
- Oversee the populating and running bid tabulations on bid day.
- Lead the preparation and submission of hard bids for new projects.
- Gather and analyze historical cost data to support budget validation and accuracy.
- Attend meetings with architects, engineers, and owners to discuss project scope, changes, and progress.
- Develop and maintain relationships with trader partners, architects, engineers, and project owners.
- Participate in and lead initiatives related to preconstruction and companywide.
- Assist with maintaining preconstruction software, templates and tools.
- Assist with creating new tools as needed for preconstruction team.
- Lead high-profile, complex projects.
- Prepare project pursuit documents and participate in sales presentations as required.
- Participate in new hire interviews and onboarding.
- Mentor other Estimator positions.
- Perform any other duties that may from time to time be assigned by the Company.
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:- College Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction, or related experience.
- Minimum of ten years of relevant experience.
- Knowledge of construction materials, methods and processes.
- Excellent analytical and mathematical skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Excellent PC skills including proficient use of estimating software, Excel, Project and Word software as required for this position.
- Must treat sensitive information confidentially.
Benefits Summary:- Group Health, Dental, Vision Plans
- 401K and matching
- Group Life, STD, and LTD
- Bonus Program
- Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Flexible Work Schedules
- Tuition and Professional Development Reimbursement
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