Preconstruction Manager

About the role

The Preconstruction Manager will work on negotiated commercial projects within the healthcare, advanced technology, higher education, life sciences, and corporate office sectors. Key responsibilities include:

Responsibilities

• Handling the project from initial estimate through subcontractor award.
• Providing a complete project cost evaluation by asking the right questions and working with various stakeholders.
• Collaborating with architects, engineers, owners, and subcontractors to ensure smooth project execution.
• Developing and presenting detailed cost estimates and variance summaries.
• Preparing comprehensive bid packages and making subcontractor award recommendations.
• Leading the preparation and presentation of cost/budget information to customers/owners.
• Engaging in RFP responses and formal presentations for projects.
• Managing and motivating project teams during the preconstruction phase.

Requirements

• Experience as a commercial construction estimator, preferably within the healthcare market.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Ability to identify and solve complex issues creatively and innovatively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, estimating software, take-off software, BIM tools, project management software, and scheduling software.
• A strong work ethic and a “can-do” attitude.

Qualifications

• Flexible and detail-oriented team player.
• Effective in managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Strong computer skills in estimating software, take-off software, BIM tools, project management software, and scheduling software.
• Experience in preparing detailed conceptual cost estimates and conceptual cost studies.
• Knowledge of unit costs and their impact on construction cost.
• Ability to prepare detailed instructions to bidders and communicate effectively with subcontractors.
• Experience with the bidding process, including soliciting bids, evaluating proposals, and negotiating subcontracts.
• Understanding of construction contracts and key insurance and damages clauses.
• Leadership experience in request for proposal responses and project presentations.

Benefits

This position is salaried and not remote.

Pay

Salaried

Schedule

Not specified