Senior Preconstruction Manager

Job Description

The Senior Preconstruction Manager leads the development and management of project estimates to prepare budget proposals and / or bids for assigned projects. The position is responsible for developing all levels of estimates, including early design phase estimates through final design / GMP estimates. Additional preconstruction activities include Value Management / Analysis, cost benchmarking, and comparative studies. The Senior Preconstruction Manager’s role is to ensure that all estimates and GMPs are comprehensive, detailed, accurate, and supported by current market pricing and trade contractor input. This role collaborates with the Operations team members to incorporate constructability, scheduling, procurement and site logistics throughout the preconstruction phase, leading to a smooth transition from preconstruction to project execution.

This role requires the following :

• Takes the lead responsibility for all assigned projects, taking ownership of quality, accuracy, project budget and completeness of work for all trades.
• Collaborate with Operations team members on General Requirements, including fees, financial expectations, project staffing, construction schedule, procurement, and site logistics.
• Cultivate and maintain strong trade contractor relationships for both pricing and work execution.
• Foster and maintain relationships with Owners, Architects, Engineers, and prospective Clients for potential new business opportunities.
• Work to grow the business in line with Benning’s strategic plan by attending external meetings and networking events.
• Lead estimate reviews with Owners, Design Team, and Project Management.
• Provide team growth through leadership, mentoring, training, and performance reviews to less experienced preconstruction staff.
• Maintain a proactive and positive attitude in a team environment that attracts and retains top talent.
• Develop trade contractor scope of work bid packages that are comprehensive and detailed for project procurement.
• Assist Marketing and Business Development with the preparation of proposals.
• 5-10 years of experience as a Preconstruction Manager or Senior Estimator
• Communicate effectively with Owner’s and / or Design professionals and be willing to represent the company at various external functions and events.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Technical writing skills in preparing bid packages, proposals and estimate clarifications and assumptions.
• Self-starter that requires a minimal amount of direction and management.
• Proactive in conflict resolution.
• Ability to multitask.
• Proven experience with technology and computer estimating systems.
• Recognizing when you need assistance and raising your hand for help.
• Being a flexible, detail-oriented team player with the ability to produce quality work and to be proactive in support of Benning’s purpose, goals, and Benning’s mission to build quality commercial projects, the cornerstones of community. To build our reputation and our range. To build long-term trust and relationships with every interaction.
• Providing courteous, diplomatic, timely and professional responses at all times with key customers, thereby supporting Benning’s value to do what’s right – by our clients, by our company and by each other.

Software Proficiency

At Benning when we say, “We own our work,” it’s not just lip service. In the field and in our hallways, it’s plain to see that Benning belongs to all of us. That pride of ownership is what drives us to work harder and smarter as a team.