Engineering Manager

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates (conceptual, schematic, design development, construction).
• Assemble the estimate including general conditions, special conditions, insurance, and bonds.
• Prepare and analyze cost models during the Design Development and/or bidding period.
• Assure that the estimates, including general conditions, are accurate, complete, and reflect the actual requirements of the project.
• This includes assuring that an adequate number of qualified and financially sound subcontractor proposals are received and evaluated.
• Plan and lead the preconstruction strategy meeting on the approach to the project or estimate.
• Assure that potential risk factors have been evaluated and reviewed with senior management (i.e. Peer Review, if required, contract bond authorization, contract review, insurance review, etc.).
• Cook up the preconstruction material for presentation purposes to the Owner (i.e. Design Development estimates or Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) booklets, etc.).
• Review subcontracts and major purchase orders before issuance to the subcontractor for compliance with the documents and estimate.
• Cook up, manage, and supervise the work of subordinate preconstruction members and support staff.
• Cook up and manage a preliminary construction schedule for each estimate.
• Provide monthly cost analysis for all active preconstruction assignments and manage according to engineering department budgets.
• Organize and lead the transition meeting between the project operations and preconstruction teams and cook up the follow-up meetings.
• Visit ongoing projects to verify the status of estimate versus project status, meet with the project operations team, and view work in place for experience and comparison to the estimate.
• Proactively identify and solve problems to minimize risk.
• Keep current on changes and trends in methods of construction and materials, construction costs, wage rates, fringes, and working rules.
• Identify and qualify new material suppliers and subcontractors and place them into the subcontractor database.
• Initiate and maintain liaison with client and A/E contacts to facilitate a successful preconstruction process.
• This includes attending client-initiated meetings and ceremonial events.
• Identify new work opportunities and inform Sales and Marketing of potential projects with current clients.
• Actively participates in the internal team(s) that focus on continuous improvement of the business.
• Take an active role in the Personal Development Plan (PDP) process to develop and mentor subordinates towards a successful career with the company.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications are Bachelor’s Degree – Construction Management, Engineering or equivalent.
• Licenses/Registrations: Florida Professional Engineer.
• Skills: MS Office Products, CADD, CPM Scheduling.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans.
• 401(k) with discretionary employer match.
• Life insurance.
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Health and wellness program.
• Direct deposit.
• Referral bonuses.
• Paid vacation and holidays.