Senior Preconstruction Manager
Michael Page
- Minneapolis, MN
- $150,000-180,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Provide training, mentoring and leadership to younger estimating, preconstruction, and operations staff.
- Lead estimating processes on "Must Win" and premier projects.
- Work closely with Directors of Preconstruction to sell the estimate on negotiated projects.
- Manage the estimating process while fostering a team environment.
- Oversee, lead, develop and complete all estimate types and make sure all project deadlines are met.
- Oversee self-perform estimates and review all quantity takeoff, labor, equipment, and material pricing.
- Perform quantity takeoff in 2D environment if needed to help meet deadlines.
- Finalize professional & comprehensive publications at completion of each milestone estimate.
- Lead "Real Time" estimating process on negotiated projects.
- Subcontractor and Supplier (Vendor/Partners) Communications
- Review, qualify, and analyze pricing from subcontractors and material vendors.
- Review all bid solicitations in detail on projects you are the lead.
- Read and interpret project specifications, drawings, geotechnical reports, Predesigns, and narratives to understand project requirements and scope.
- Participate in bid day activities including leveling / reviewing bids, leading overall bid processes, entering vendor bids into estimate, and preparing bid forms/ Preconstruction Deliverables.
- Utilize current and past cost history & cost reports to review and complete estimates.
- Assist Directors of Preconstruction on constructability reviews, page turns, and strategy sessions.
- Lead and manage internal budget Estimate reviews and final Estimate shakeout.
- Follow Estimating / Preconstruction Core Processes as required and needed per each project.
- Oversee administrative duties for company estimating / preconstruction systems and software.
- Set values and lead process on Target Value Estimating services using historic and recent estimate data.
- Review and approve criteria/information to be included in trade packages / scopes of work completed by operations and preconstruction staff.
- Lead subcontractor and supplier proposal analysis, bid leveling and detailed tabulation completion. Bid Leveling template and scopes of work will be completed by operations and reviewed by Lead Estimator.
- Review all value analysis / engineering logs for accuracy, constructability, & Means and Methods.
- Interact with clients, owners, design team partners, subcontractors, and material suppliers.
- Extensive knowledge of preconstruction and estimating processes.
- (2) year associate degree in Estimating or Construction Management.
- Thorough knowledge of self-perform concrete, selective demolition, and general trades.
- Thorough knowledge of Unformat, CSI, and unit pricing costs.
- Strong presentation skills and ability to sell.
- Strong work ethic, loyal, trustworthy, honest, team player.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical, problem solving, organization and time management skills.
- Must hold valid driver's license.
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task within time constraints.
- Self-starter and motivated with minimal supervision.
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, data base estimating software, and 2D takeoff software.
- Demonstrates experience in driving productive relationships with internal and external partners.
- Bachler's Degree in Construction Engineering or Construction Management.
- DBIA certified.
- OSHA 30
- First Aid
- LEED AP
- Top end base salary ($120k - $150k)
- Company provided health benefits
- Car allowance
- Company credit card
- Company laptop & cell phone
- 401k with employer match
- PTO + Holidays + Sick days
- Profit sharing & discretionary bonuses