Preconstruction Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

Primary Function : Responsible for understanding and determining the entire scope of costs for construction projects. Responsible for the management of Estimator(s) and / or preconstruction team members.

Responsibilities :

• Determines and collaborates with the preconstruction team to determine scope of project(s).
• Thorough knowledge of reading plan specifications and drawings to determine overall scope of work.
• Overall responsibility for construction cost estimates and / or bid.
• Proactively collaborates with other team members in the development and execution of presentation and proposals.
• Reviews design options and recommend the best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials.
• Collaborates with other team members to develop the project schedule and the companys corresponding cost for equipment, supervision, and labor costs.
• Flexibility to adjust estimates on bid day and or as necessary throughout the estimating process.
• Managing many variables simultaneously to stay on track for successful proposal(s).
• For design-build projects, lead the design-build team in the refinement of project scope and price.
• Ability to develop conceptual estimates for projects from incomplete information.
• Comfortable working under the pressure of a deadline and managing many variables simultaneously.
• Leads team in bid opportunities.
• Ability to lead meetings with Owners / Architects and deliver accurate and timely information.
• Develops and nurtures Subcontractor / Supplier Interaction / Relationships.
• Networking through local / state / national estimating organizations (when requested).
• Complies with M. B. Kahns Safety Program, OSHA guidelines, and Company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Promotes integrity, honesty, hard work, safety, and quality throughout all aspects of the project and is a professional representative of M. B. Kahn.
• Performs additional assignments as directed by management or as required for successful project completion.

Required Skills / Abilities :