Preconstruction Manager (Bay Area)

Responsibilities

• Takes assigned projects strategically through all levels of estimating including Conceptual, Schematic Design, Design Development, and final Construction Drawings, including quantity take-off’s, evaluating drawings, specifications, and related documents
• Communicates all estimates in a professional and strategic manner to owners, design teams, cost consultants etc.
• Performs value engineering and various cost studies for structure, exterior skin, MEP systems etc.
• Prepares Instructions to Bidder’s (ITB’s) and Trade Contractor budget documents during the preconstruction phase
• Reconciles estimates with cost consultants
• Manages trade contractor communication
• Collaborates with Operations teams on subcontractor procurement, including Bid Package development, scope reviews, post bid interviews, and assembly of the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP)
• Takes a leading role in the pursuit of new work, including cost proposals, preconstruction narratives, and interviews for potential projects
• Be highly involved in all preconstruction activities beyond estimating, including constructability, design management, site investigation, early procurement etc.
• Maintain strong relationships within the AEC community
• Have a strong knowledge and awareness of the factors that affect construction costs
• Have a deep understanding of construction means and methods, sequences, and techniques

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or architecture and/or four or more years of experience in estimating or project management with Bay Area building contractors who possess a track record of successful project completions and high customer satisfaction
• Experience preferred in Blach’s core markets: education, housing, institutional, workplace and mixed-use
• Experience with managing preconstruction activities
• Experience in Design-Build projects a plus
• Excellent organizational, communication (both written and verbal) and leadership skills
• Ability to work both at a “detail” level and think strategically while managing customer relationships
• Solid computer skills are required, experience with Estimating software preferred

About Blach Construction

Founded in 1970, commercial general contractor Blach Construction is recognized across the construction industry and general business community for its projects, innovation, employee engagement and community service. Quality and safety are at Blach’s core. As a result, the firm is continually ranked as a “Top Contractor in California” by Engineering News-Record, has received multiple “Construction Safety Excellence Awards” from the Associated General Contractors of California, and as a testament to its company culture, Blach has been recognized repeatedly since 2009 as a “Best Place to Work” in the Bay Area by the Silicon Valley Business Journal/San Francisco Business Times. Blach is headquartered in San Jose with offices in Monterey and Orange County. Blach offers an outstanding benefits package, which you can read about on the company website, as well as an extensive training and development program for all employees through our own Blach University. The management of the company is dedicated to maintaining a stimulating and exciting work environment where teamwork and excellence are encouraged and supported.

Contact

If you possess any of the above talents and are looking for an opportunity to join an exciting, dynamic team at a growing firm, please submit your resume through our website at www.blach.com/careers/opportunities/. Blach Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer.