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Preconstruction Manager

CATCON, INC
Phoenix, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 1/13/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/8/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Company Summary

Established in 2004, Catalyst Construction originated in Southeast Wisconsin. Our vision plan has stretched our team from Wisconsin to South Dakota and Arizona. Catalyst Construction strives to be more than a construction partner to communities and clients. As we grow, Catalyst continues to focus on applying our values of integrity, creativity, and continuous learning to our projects and empowering our employees to spread the stewardship that is the heart of our company.

Job Title : Preconstruction Manager

Supervisor : General Manager, Riley Woodwick https : / / www.linkedin.com / in / rileywoodwick /

Summary : The main responsibility of the Preconstruction Manager is to plan and execute bidding and estimating functions to support the Company’s objectives. This role supports the growing presence of Catalyst Construction in Arizona. We are looking for a self-starter who is interested in building the future and leading our estimating department in AZ Dedication, efficiency, and attention to details are required for this role.

Responsibilities / Duties :

Lead Project Estimation – 70%

  • Oversee the planning, directing, and coordinating of all Preconstruction and Estimating functions
  • Collaborate with Marketing to ensure all RFPs are submitted properly and thoroughly
  • Collaborate with Sales for future client presentations
  • Organize, research and strategically plan for estimate preparation, pricing, scheduling and final submission to the client
  • Review and manage local bid boards to ensure we are evaluating the local construction market and staying up to date
  • Manage the preparation of estimates to ensure all aspects of the project are appropriately analyzed and reviewed
  • Responsible for ensuring budget compliances and accuracy of all estimates
  • Ensure all Construction Document estimate reviews are complete, thorough, and omit gaps in scope
  • Lead Preconstruction Kick-off meetings or ensure Senior Estimator is prepared to lead transition meeting to operations
  • Participate in estimate reviews, transition meetings, and in project closeout meetings as required per project
  • Maintain and utilize historical data to the benefit of the organization and acquisition to the benefit of future work
  • Attend Architectural / Engineering design meetings as required
  • Attending project meetings and perform site investigations as required and attend Owner meetings as required
  • Attend project walk-through’s and communicate with Owners, designers and subcontractors on location
  • Attending meetings and trainings as assigned
  • Complete projects as assigned

Team Management – As Catalyst grows, this role will gain the following duties.

  • Hold Preconstruction and Estimating Team accountable to goals and objectives set by the Company
  • Identify, train, and mentor new leaders and be an ambassador of our culture
  • Delegate job assignments and review workload as necessary
  • Maintain employee schedules such as approving time-off & staff coverage
  • Collaborate with Human Resources for employee performance discussions, recruitment needs, hiring, and terminations
  • Work to resolve interpersonal issues and conflicts as they arise
  • Lead performance and compensation reviews for direct reports
  • Develop employees and facilitate career conversations, including feedback for promotions and professional development
  • Requirements : Qualifications :

  • 10 years of Estimating experience, growing into a leadership role
  • Bachelor’s degree in construction management, structural or architectural Engineering preferred, but not required
  • Advanced knowledge of construction management processes and methods
  • Expert knowledge of building products, construction details, and all safety regulations
  • Expert knowledge of all estimating programs including, but not limited to : On-Center, I^2ft, Excel
  • Knowledge of Phoenix / AZ construction market
  • Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications
  • Comfortable building relationships and new business
  • Demonstrates high level of Emotional Intelligence when dealing with all levels of the company and clients
  • Desire to train, manage, and lead a team of professionals
  • Presentation skills with clients, architects and internal team members in a professional manner
  • Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
  • Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships
  • Ability to effectively manage time, multi-task, and pay close attention to details
  • Self-motivated professional with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Regularly required to move, sit, and bend for various hours throughout the day
  • Reliable transportation
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