Preconstruction Manager / Estimator

About the role

Russell is a professional services firm providing construction and development services across the Midwest. Founded in 1983, Russell fosters a collaborative work environment that aims to exceed client expectations and offers long-term career opportunities for its professionals.

Responsibilities

• Supports project teams throughout the preconstruction process including budgeting, estimating, scheduling, value analysis, and design management for all types of delivery methods.
• Aids in project pursuit, strategies, and techniques.
• Prepares bid schedules to determine project costs.
• Works closely with the design team during development to control project costs.
• Provides technical support in negotiating contracts and change orders.
• Consults with clients, vendors, project team, and construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates.
• Reviews construction documents and understands the scope of work to bid.
• Reviews final estimate packages to ensure accuracy and completeness before formal quotation.
• Affords cost opinion support to the marketing/business development team as needed.
• Updates and maintains the estimating system.

Requirements

• A four-year Construction Engineering or Construction Management degree or equivalent experience with 5+ years of construction estimating experience required.
• Mechanical and electrical estimating experience is preferred.
• Effective negotiation, team building, problem-solving, mathematical, and analytical skills are essential.
• Exceptional organizational skills and keen attention to detail, deadlines, and accuracy are necessary.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills are required.
• Strong conceptual estimating capabilities are important.
• The ability to coordinate activities on 'bid day' is necessary.
• A valid Driver's License must be possessed and maintained.