Pre-Construction Manger I

About the role

The Preconstruction Manager I position at Ryan Companies US, Inc. is responsible for developing accurate and timely project estimates, performing detailed quantity take-offs, and delivering value analysis that drives cost efficiency. This role requires strong experience in construction estimating, cost modeling, and preconstruction services within projects ranging from $5M to $100M+. The role involves close collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders, including owners, clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, developers, and internal teams such as marketing and construction management.

Responsibilities

• Work with project managers to develop conceptual and detailed estimates.
• Perform quantity take-offs of all construction systems.
• Create project estimates individually and with a team.
• Solicit subcontractor pricing for budgeting and bid proposals.
• Scope and select subcontractors based on best value and project requirements.
• Record final estimates and maintain cost history.
• Create, track, and manage project scope.
• Participate and review buyout and GMP estimates.
• Create preconstruction schedules with project management and field personnel.
• Support the development, architectural, and construction team with preconstruction expertise including value design, costs, project schedule, procurement, and project pursuits.
• Train Cost Engineers and Project Management staff.
• Provide direction for understanding project scope, market pricing, and available resources.
• Aid clients and developers with conceptual budgets.
• Review and provide feedback on project estimates created by the project managers.
• Teach skills and knowledge to others.
• Understand construction means and methods, building types, and procurement methods.
• Listen, prioritize, and value the opinions of others.

Requirements

• A 4-year engineering, architectural, or management degree.
• 4-6 years of commercial construction experience.
• Knowledge of construction means and methods and ability to read and understand project plans.
• Proficiency with CSI and Uniformat II work breakdown structures.
• Ability to perform thoughtful and accurate quantity take-offs, and summarize data in a meaningful way.
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Excel.
• Working knowledge of OST, Bluebeam, VICO, Navisworks, and Revit.
• Knowledge of design-build, CM at Risk, and best-value processes.
• Able to teach skills and knowledge to others.
• Knowledge of construction means and methods, building types, and procurement methods.
• Able to listen, prioritize, and value the opinions of others.

Qualifications

• Capable of cost modeling using Uniformat II system costs.
• Eligible to work in the U.S.

Skills

• Construction estimating and cost modeling.
• Preconstruction services.
• Quantity take-offs.
• Project management.
• Cost analysis and optimization.
• Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Construction means and methods.
• Procurement methods.
• Value design and analysis.
• Team collaboration and leadership.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retail and savings benefits.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Employee assistance and wellness programs.
• Parental benefits.
• Employee discount programs.
• Pet insurance.
• Ryan Foundation – charitable matching funds.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Paid time for volunteer events.

Pay

Competitive salary.

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retail and savings benefits.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Employee assistance and wellness programs.
• Parental benefits.
• Employee discount programs.
• Pet insurance.
• Ryan Foundation – charitable matching funds.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Paid time for volunteer events.