Preconstruction Manager / Estimator

About the role

As Preconstruction Manager, you will help us reach our strategic growth goals by supporting project teams throughout the preconstruction process.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• Four year Construction Engineering or Construction Management degree or equivalent experience plus 5 years or more construction estimating experience required.
• Mechanical and electrical estimating experience a plus.
• Effective negotiation, team building, problem solving, mathematical and analytical skills required.
• Must possess exceptional organization skills and keen attention to detail, deadlines and accuracy.
• Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong conceptual estimating capabilities.
• Ability to coordinate activities on 'bid day'.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License in good standing.