What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preconstruction Estimator position at Place Services Inc.?
Preconstruction Estimator – Concrete Division
We have an immediate need for a Preconstruction Manager in our Concrete Division to oversee our concrete, masonry, and asphalt sealing and striping projects. This position will be based out of our Marietta, GA office location.
The ideal candidate will have extensive field experience and a proven track record of successfully managing similar projects. This role requires excellent planning, scheduling, and management skills to ensure that all projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Who We Are :
Place Services Inc. is a leading commercial construction company with our headquarters based in Canton, Georgia. Since 2006 we have grown largely due to how we view and treat our customers. We also provide our employees with a culture that allows for growth and the opportunity to learn more about construction in the local and nationwide markets.
We offer our employees a competitive base salary with bonus potential, as well as medical, dental, vision, life and accident insurance. Place Services Inc. contributes to your 401K upon your eligibility to participate in the program and offers a generous PTO program along with paid holidays.
Growing from a team of 4 at inception to over 800 strong today, we assist our clients by providing them with construction excellence in service and product in every front available and needed. Our depth of client’s expertise ranges from the grocery industry to big box retail as well as both state and Federal government projects in military and healthcare.
What You’ll Do :
- Responsible for leading a team of 3-4 associates and identifying and pursuing new business opportunities while overseeing the pre-construction phase of our projects.
- Prioritizing RFPs and open bid opportunities and collaborating with Construction Directors to present competitive information and estimates to clients.
- The role is expected to grow revenue in the Canton office, and support the growth strategy of our new Denver, CO (West Region) and Lakeland, FL offices, and potential expansion into Dallas-Fort Worth. The ideal candidate is tenacious, a team player, entrepreneurial, and thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment and has demonstrated success in a matrixed work environment.
- Identify and cultivate new business opportunities in the commercial construction sector.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders.
- Lead the preparation and submission of competitive proposals and bids.
- Develop recommendations for regional PSI GC locations and infrastructure based on client locations and other pre-construction metrics.
- Manage the workload of over 10 RFPs, 80 negotiated projects, and 500 open bids each year – developing new and repeated opportunities to fit into the overall growth plan.
- Oversee the preconstruction phase of projects, ensuring accurate and comprehensive RFPs, cost estimates, schedules, and project plans.
- Collaborate with the project management and design teams to ensure a seamless transition from pre-construction to construction.
- Analyze project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Conduct value engineering exercises to optimize project costs while maintaining quality
- Create measurable goals for the team pertaining to pipeline, backlog, win rate, margin, bid quality, etc.
- Build and lead a high-performing team of approx. 10 associates, providing mentorship and guidance.
- Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment that encourages continuous learning and growth.
- Set clear goals and performance expectations for team members and conduct regular performance evaluations.
- Stay updated on industry trends, market dynamics, and emerging technologies.
- Develop and implement market penetration strategies to expand our client base and diversify project types.
- Monitor and analyze the competition to identify strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities.
Who You Are :
What You Bring :
As an EEO employer, Place Services, Inc. is committed to providing all applicants and employees with equal access to employment opportunities, regardless of sex, race, age, color, national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Place Services, Inc. shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on protected veteran status or disability and require affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
