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Preconstruction Manager

Job in Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina, 29223, USA
Listing for: M.B. Kahn
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-04
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Estimator
  • Construction
    Estimator
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Primary Function:
Responsible for understanding and determining the entire scope of costs for construction projects. Responsible for the management of Estimator(s) and/or preconstruction team members.

Responsibilities:
  • Determines and collaborates with the preconstruction team to determine scope of project(s).
  • Thorough knowledge of reading plan specifications and drawings to determine overall scope of work.
  • Overall responsibility for construction cost estimates and/or bid.
  • Proactively collaborates with other team members in the development and execution of presentation and proposals.
  • Reviews design options and recommend the best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials.
  • Collaborates with other team members to develop the project schedule and the company's corresponding cost for equipment, supervision, and labor costs.
  • Flexibility to adjust estimates on bid day and or as necessary throughout the estimating process.
  • Managing many variables simultaneously to stay on track for successful proposal(s).
  • For design-build projects, lead the design-build team in the refinement of project scope and price.
  • Ability to develop conceptual estimates for projects from incomplete information.
  • Comfortable working under the pressure of a deadline and managing many variables simultaneously.
  • Leads team in bid opportunities.
  • Ability to lead meetings with Owners/Architects and deliver accurate and timely information.
  • Develops and nurtures Subcontractor/Supplier Interaction/Relationships.
  • Networking through local/state/national estimating organizations (when requested).
  • Complies with M.

    B. Kahn's Safety Program, OSHA guidelines, and Company policies, procedures, and standards.
  • Promotes integrity, honesty, hard work, safety, and quality throughout all aspects of the project and is a professional representative of M.

    B. Kahn.
  • Performs additional assignments as directed by management or as required for successful project completion.
  • Required Skills/Abilities:
    • Proficient in all aspects of Estimator.
    • Thorough understanding and proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and On-Screen Take-Off Program(s).
    • Naturally analytical and able to visualize two dimensional drawings in three dimensions.
    • A natural mathematician, instinctively comfortable with numbers.
    • Demonstrates excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills both written and verbal.
    • Skilled at managing multiple and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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