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Preconstruction Manager

Sector: Multifamily Construction

The Role

Job Description:

The Pre-Construction Manager reports directly to the Senior Vice President of Pre-Construction and is responsible for takeoffs, budgeting and estimating. This role requires analysis of historical data and the ability to forecast increases and market trends based on current industry information.

Responsibilities:

• Project Planning
  • Perform take offs of conceptual projects and pre-construction plans.
  • Evaluate conceptual plans and create initial project budgets.
  • Compare initial project budgets to active and historic project budgets.
  • Update initial project budgets as plans are developed and revised.
  • Check Subcontractors’ bids and estimates as needed to ensure accuracy.
  • Visit job sites and proposed sites as required to perform estimates and gather cost data.
  • Conduct cost feasibility studies on different building types, materials, etc.
  • Research new building systems and materials for future projects.
  • Develop new vendors, suppliers, subcontractor relationships.
  • Provide consolidated construction cost and unit turn projections for all planned projects.
• Cost Control
  • Plan, organize, and control construction estimating activities.
  • Provide estimates as necessary for the Project Manager to buy-out and negotiate all subcontracts and purchase orders.
  • Evaluate plan revisions, field changes, and proposed change orders and report the impact on the overall construction budget to the Project Manager.
  • Prepare project budget comparison reports.
  • Perform market research and cost analyses as needed.
  • Check Subcontractors’ bids and estimates as needed to ensure accuracy.
  • Perform project specific take off estimates as requested.
  • Prepare reports and analysis pertinent to estimating activities as requested.
• Project Administration
  • Prepare, coordinate, review, and distribute estimates in accordance with policies and procedures.
  • Maintain all estimating documents and records.
  • Document Architectural, Structural, and Consultant reviews of plans, including peer reviews.
  • Review plans and document code, cost, constructability, etc. concerns.
• Skills and Abilities
  • On Screen Takeoff
  • MS Office & MS Project software with expertise in Microsoft Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and Word.
  • Experience with Procore, Textura, Docusign, and Box.com is beneficial
  • Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and lead all team efforts.
  • Independent, logical thinking and a high level of initiative and strong work ethic are essential.
  • Must possess superior analytical, quantitative, problem solving, writing and communication skills.
  • Flexible with positive attitude and willingness to work additional hours to complete projects within fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.
• Leadership
  • Foster a cooperative and informative relationship among the Construction team.
  • Develop teamwork atmosphere with the Development team.
  • Ensure working relationship with Management Team and address all their concerns and issues promptly.
  • Provide training, guidance, and career development for subordinates.
  • Offer constructive feedback, evaluation, and praise.
  • Be a positive role model and mentor.
  • Exhibit fairness and professional ethics always.
  • Provide opportunities for career growth and personal development.