Heavy Civil Preconstruction Manager

Responsibilities

• Experience with hard bid, conceptual, schematic, and design development estimates.
• Review drawings and specifications for completeness of information before pricing.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for earthwork, grading, drainage, utilities, paving, concrete structures, and bridge components.
• Gather, calculate and compile data for use in estimates.
• Develop equipment cost estimates, including production rates and operational assumptions for self-performed civil scopes.
• Identify the project requirements for bidding, insurance, staging, and phasing.
• Read, understand, and distribute addendum and drawing revisions to bidding subcontractors.
• Set up estimates with correct cost codes and descriptions.
• Utilize estimating software tools, including P6, ISQFT, On-Screen Takeoff, Earthwork, Timberline, Assemble and others.
• Conduct jobsite walkthrough to develop a site logistics plan and understand job constraints.
• Draw cut sections and elevations of all foundations, foundation walls, retaining walls, shoring, etc. to determine relationships to adjacent activities or objects.
• Price value engineering ideas and items.
• Establish list of clarifications for assigned proposal or bid.
• Perform quantity surveys for each CSI division.
• Establish scope sheets and review subcontractor quotes.
• Provide unit pricing for labor and materials and subcontractors.
• Establish building risk, labor burden, and sales tax rates for the project.
• Code estimates to an established schedule of values.
• Assemble final estimate and summary/schedule of values to present to owner.
• Aid in presenting budget/bid to design team and owner.
• Complete all closeout requirements for unsuccessful estimates.
• Interact with subcontractors, designers, and clients to build and strengthen relationships.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to less experienced estimators.

  Requirements

  • Bachelor degree in construction, engineering, or related field.
  • 4+ years of estimating experience and/or combination of estimating and project management experience.

  Skills

  • Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent written communication.
  • Conflict resolution skills.
  • Superior organizational skills.
  • Ability to multitask.
  • Innovative attitude.
  • Prior experience with technology.
  • Willingness to travel and/or relocate, as both may be required.