Preconstruction Manager

The Preconstruction Manager is responsible for all Preconstruction phase estimating services from initial programmatic intent through construction documents pricing for assigned projects. Estimating services include feasibility studies, budgets from conceptual design to bidding, comparative studies, value engineering and presentation of the same to both internal and external clients. The Preconstruction Manager is responsible for the accuracy of the estimate and personification of The HITT Way.

Responsibilities

Providing complete suite of estimating services described above with minimal oversight

Estimating a variety of building types

Managing multiple projects and deadlines, with ability to prioritize and complete tasks

Presenting technical and financial information to stakeholders, including changes from previously presented information

The majority of the work is completed in an office environment. Visits to jobsites are as necessary. Due to conditions on a construction site, employees are required to wear safety equipment per company policy.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field, required

Five (5) to seven (7) years' of related work experience, with two (2) of those years in estimating required

The Preconstruction Manager should possess the following skills or abilities :

Read construction drawings and specifications and identify missing elements

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

Analyze technical information

Analyze market and trade trends

Understand geotechnical reports

Coordinate with stakeholders (developers, architects, subcontractors and HITT Operations) throughout design-assist process, including attendance at design meetings as a HITT representative during preconstruction phase services

Provide oversight to Assistant Preconstruction Manager / Assistant Estimator

Make and influence decisions under tight deadlines and sometimes with incomplete information

Exhibit business sense, forge partnerships with subcontractors, analyze risk

Distribute documents without the support of an administrative assistant

The Preconstruction Manager should be proficient in the use of the following software :

Microsoft Office Suite, with high level of proficiency using Excel

On Screen Take-off (OST)

Adobe products, including Bluebeam

Building Connected, preferred, but not required

The Preconstruction Manager should demonstrate integrity consistent with company values