Preconstruction Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced individual to join our team as a Civil Estimating Specialist. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining detailed pre-construction and construction estimates, leading the bidding process, and performing independent market analysis. You will also utilize software tools such as Sage Estimating, Excel, and On-Screen Take Off (OST) to analyze productivity for labor and equipment and propose contingency, escalation, and reconciliations for critical items on all project estimates.

• Estimate Development: Develop and maintain detailed pre-construction and construction estimates under the supervision of the Chief Estimator and Preconstruction Director.
• Bidding Process: Lead the bidding process, identify requirements, maintain a professional relationship with suppliers and vendors, ensuring all bids meet deadlines and quality standards.
• Market Analysis: Perform independent market analysis to stay updated on construction costs and industry trends.
• Quantity Control: Conduct detailed quantity take-offs, maintain variance reports, and ensure quantity controls.
• Software Utilization: Utilize software tools such as Sage Estimating, Excel, and On-Screen Take Off (OST).
• Productivity Analysis: Analyze productivity for labor and equipment based on each project's needs.
• Contingency Planning: Propose contingency, escalation, and reconciliations for critical items on all project estimates.

• Drafting Degree, Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in estimating for general construction, specifically within the commercial sector.
• Proficiency in using complex estimating, pricing models, and cost management tools.
• Demonstrated understanding of construction documents, blueprint reading, specifications MasterFormat and their application to estimating.
• Familiarity with construction software, including OST, Procore, Primavera, Sage.