
Preconstruction Manager
- Portland, OR
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Oversee all internal estimating activities, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and consistency in pricing.
- Manage and support offshore estimators, providing training, guidance, and quality control.
- Perform detailed quantity take-offs and cost analysis for various commercial flooring systems, including carpet tile, resilient flooring, ceramic tile, polished concrete, and epoxy coatings.
- Ensure pricing aligns with company profitability goals while remaining competitive in the market.
- Lead the bid preparation process, ensuring all proposals are accurate, complete, and submitted on time.
- Schedule and attend bid reviews with Account Managers, ensuring all pricing and scope clarifications align with client expectations.
- Develop bid strategies, including risk assessment, value engineering options, and competitive positioning.
- Maintain strong relationships with manufacturers, suppliers, and subcontractors to obtain the best pricing and material availability.
- Work closely with Account Managers to understand client needs, project scope, and bid strategy.
- Review project specifications, architectural drawings, and contract documents to ensure compliance and competitive pricing.
- Identify and communicate potential risks, cost-saving opportunities, and alternative solutions during the preconstruction phase.
- Participate in pre-bid meetings and site visits to gather project-specific information.
- Continuously improve estimating processes, tools, and workflows to increase efficiency and accuracy.
- Ensure offshore estimating team adheres to company standards and quality expectations.
- Provide training and mentorship to junior estimators and support staff.
- Monitor market trends, competitor pricing, and material cost fluctuations to adjust estimating strategies as needed.