Preconstruction Manager

Responsibilities

Pylon Building Group is seeking a Preconstruction Manager who will be responsible for estimating and managing projects. The primary responsibility of this team member will be estimating while also providing support managing ongoing projects as needed. Specifically, this team member will oversee the entire project from bid preparation through final acceptance by client and will be responsible for development of initial sales, client proposals, project estimate, contract administration, scheduling and costing, supervision of project, and quality control.

Responsibilities and Essential Duties include the following (other duties may be assigned):

• Understand the bid requirements for hard bid, conceptual, schematic, and design development estimates.
• Review drawings and specifications for completeness of information before pricing.
• Gather, calculate and compile data for use in estimates.
• Identify the project requirements for bidding, insurance, staging, and phasing.                       
• Read, understand, and distribute addendum and drawing revisions to bidding subcontractors.
• Set up estimates with correct cost codes and descriptions.
• Utilize estimating software tools, including P6, ISQFT, On-Screen Takeoff, Earthwork, Timberline, Assemble and others.
• Conduct jobsite walkthrough to develop a site logistics plan and understand job constraints.
• Draw cut sections and elevations of all foundations, foundation walls, retaining walls, shoring, etc. to determine relationships to adjacent activities or objects.
• Price value engineering ideas and items.
• Establish list of clarifications for assigned proposal or bid.
• Perform quantity surveys for each CSI division.
• Establish scope sheets and review subcontractor quotes.
• Provide unit pricing for labor and materials and subcontractors.
• Establish building risk, labor burden, and sales tax rates for the project.
• Code estimates to an established schedule of values.
• Assemble final estimate and summary/schedule of values to present to owner.                       
• Assist with presentation of budget/bid to design team and owner.                       
• Complete all closeout requirements for unsuccessful estimates.                       
• Interact with subcontractors, designers, and clients to build and strengthen relationships.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to less experienced estimators.
• Mentor and train Assistant Project Managers and Co-Op/Intern Students

Education, Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering, or related field
• Minimum of 7 to 10 years of a combination of estimating and project management experience
• Ability to act as a lead and stand-alone estimator
• Experience managing all aspects of construction projects including architectural, civil, structural, mechanical and electrical
• Quality Control and Lean construction experience strongly preferred
• Ability to manage multiple projects and successfully prioritize competing deadlines for all projects assigned
• Working knowledge of construction softwares such as Procore
• Basic working knowledge of financial accounting systems
• Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Technical writing skills
• Conflict resolution skills and experience successfully resolving disputes
• Superior organizational skills
• Ability to multitask successfully

The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job.  The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.