Pre Construction Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

We have partnered with a general contracting firm in their search for a Preconstruction Manager to oversee, manage and direct all activities within our suite of preconstruction and estimating services for mixed-use, market rate and affordable multifamily, and adaptive reuse projects. The ideal candidate will have excellent leadership qualities that allow him or her to take control of a bid or preconstruction services agreement and produce results.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for a variety of project types.
* Lead bid teams / bid team meetings of multiple people or perform portions of estimates for multi-discipline projects including understanding scopes and performing accurate quantity takeoffs.
* Supervise, mentor, and train other preconstruction managers.
* Solicit subcontractor and/or vendor quotes and evaluate them for scope and completeness.
* Perform risk and contract management responsibilities as required on bids.
* Review total budgets and estimates to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to formal quotation.
* Monitor comparison of budgeted costs to actual costs.
* Research and promote continuous improvement in developing more efficient preconstruction methods.
* Examine construction sites and observe unusual or challenging conditions.
* Perform business development for new projects and new clients.

REQUIREMENTS:
* Minimum of three years experience working in the construction industry required.
* Undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management or related degree.
* Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Building Connected (or other online bid solicitation software) and Procore.
* Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask.
* Must be detail oriented, technically sound and have excellent communication skills.
* Must be familiar with both conceptual, detailed, and self-perform estimating.
* Knowledge and experience with the DC subcontractor market.
* Engagement or willingness to engage with DC area trade associations is preferred .

BENEFITS:
* Comprehensive medical and dental Insurance
* Vision Insurance
* Voluntary Legal insurance
* 401k Plan with company match
* Eleven paid holidays
* Generous PTO leave
* Commuter Benefits
* Employee Assistance Program
* Free parking

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.