Preconstruction Manager

Position Overview

Yates is an industry leader in construction and engineering services. This position will prepare estimates and bids for commercial construction projects.

Skills and Experience

• Experience in commercial construction estimating, public, private, or federal projects
• Significant knowledge and experience on CM/GC, CMaR, Design Build projects, complex competitive bid projects, conceptual estimating and preconstruction services
• Proven track record of success working internally with an operations team, upper management, and externally with Owners, Architects/Engineers, and subcontractors
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or Civil Engineering

Qualifications

• Forward thinking, progressive, dynamic leader with excellent interpersonal and management skills
• Knowledge of construction market including pricing conventions and trends
• Thorough understanding of project logistics and project schedules
• Strong knowledge of standard estimating practices
• Excellent oral and written business communication skills
• Ability to identify and manage people to accomplish required objectives
• Comfortable in presentations and project interviews
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills; detail-oriented
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and handle pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to maintain flexibility and a positive attitude always
• Familiarity / Proficiency with the following software programs: MC2, PlanSwift, On-Screen Takeoff by On Center Software, BlueBeam, iSqFt, Outlook, Microsoft Office Programs, Day-to-day responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates with the necessary level of detail for all design stages: Program/Conceptual, Schematic Design, Design Development and Construction Documents
• Prepare quantity take-offs and estimated costs of materials, labor, and use of equipment required to fulfill all provisions of the contract from simple to complex
• Evaluate labor pricing/production for specific projects and/or locations; demonstrate proficiency in material, labor, sub and equipment pricing for all trade disciplines
• Assemble general conditions estimates for review by Operations Manager, Chief Estimator and/or Senior Project Manager
• Manage job-specific estimating teams in the assembly and submission of bids
• Prepare Estimate Action List; establish responsibilities and make assignments to estimating team members; coordinate and supervise work; establish schedule for completion of tasks to meet project requirements; keep Chief Estimator advised regarding schedule
• Review estimate assignments to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to formal submission
• Consult with clients, architects, subcontractors, and material suppliers to discuss and formulate estimates, effect cost reductions, and resolve issues
• Study specifications to assist the operations team in planning procedures for construction
• Research construction documents and analyze specifications to determine estimated costs
• Work with the operations team throughout the preconstruction process in reviewing plans and specifications for constructability issues and determining general requirements on the project
• Create proper bid packages, bid alternate strategies, and value engineering
• Ensure that all work items from scope review are included in estimate and that cost trail from bids to Bid Package Scope Analysis Worksheets to estimate is clear and correct
• Prepare clear, properly formatted, Bid Package Scope Analysis Worksheets; review Bid Analysis Worksheets prepared by others for coordination
• Manage the subcontractor solicitation process
• Issue bid invitations to subcontractors/vendors - Ensure adequate bid coverage for each trade package; generate interest and get commitments on subcontractor participation; obtain local participation to meet project needs
• Review subcontractor and supplier bids for conformity to contract requirements and determine acceptable bids
• Present and explain project budgets to clients, designers, and operations teams
• Lead estimate presentations with client and design team
• Perform comprehensive bid day analysis and scoping of specific assigned trades
• Understand how to scale subs to the size/scope of the project
• Communicate with subcontractors on key issues, such as project schedule, addenda, scope of work, and other bid information
• Ensure that there is proper trade package coverage of subcontractors on bid day
• Ensure that all quantity surveys and pricing are accurate and complete
• Seek and qualify new subcontractors