Chief Preconstruction Manager

Responsibilities

Lead multiple estimates, lead multiple estimate types, and manage teams of estimators
Compile conceptual estimates, including project benchmarks and details
Understand and execute multiple delivery methods, including hard bid, negotiated GMP, Design Build, and IPD
Work with operations teams on general requirements, including fees, financials, staffing of jobs, and construction schedules
Proficiently utilize estimating software tools: P6, BuildingConnected, BlueBeam, Agtek, Sage, Destini, Assemble and others
Understand pro-forma targets and anticipate unique factors for each job
Foster collaboration regarding resources and ideas for continuous improvement with other departments, offices, and regions
Partner with associated division/market to assist in managing and forecasting pursuit costs
Drive projects forward and understand efforts needed in order to achieve desired results
Research, discover, and leverage strategies to win projects
Strategically apply preconstruction resources for greatest return on investment
Collaborate with clients to understand and extract their true needs
Allocate and forecast personnel needs and department capacity
Navigate client, designer, and estimating team through budget review
Lead teams (designer/client/trades) from design to a target budget
Represent the estimating team at job interviews and clearly present estimates to clients
Manage, mentor, coach, and develop all estimators on assigned
Conduct annual performance reviews
Establish and maintain relationships with architects, owners, engineers, subcontractors, designers, clients, and others for potential business development
Research emerging trends in preconstruction and apply innovative strategies to continuously improve performance of department

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in construction, engineering, or related field
• Minimum 15 years of construction experience with 5-10 years of experience managing progressively larger and more complex estimates/teams
• Proven experience delivering successful results at Senior Estimator level
• Understanding of all aspects of preconstruction
• Proven leadership ability with particular focus on mentoring, training, and motivating teams
• Ability to develop and maintain key long-term relationships (clients, subcontractors, partners, )
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience managing multiple direct reports
• Conflict resolution skills
• Superior organizational skills
• Ability to multitask
• Innovative attitude
• Proven proficiency with technology, including construction cost estimating software