Sr. Preconstruction Manager​/Sr. Estimator, Manufacturing Center

Overview

Sr. Preconstruction Manager/ Sr. Estimator, Manufacturing Center

The future you want is within reach.

At PCL, we build the places where life happens and find camaraderie in the process. We're a community of builders committed to building better communities. That's why we're always looking ahead, and not just to the next project or what's next in our industry.

A Senior Manufacturing Plant Construction Estimator plays a critical role in the successful completion of manufacturing plant construction projects. With a strong focus on cost estimation, budget management, and collaboration, this position requires a blend of technical expertise, analytical skills, and effective communication. For those with the necessary qualifications and experience, this role offers a rewarding career path with opportunities for growth and advancement.

• Conducts detailed analysis of contract documents (isometric, as-built, and engineering drawings) and specifications for large hard-bid / lump sum, construction management and small to medium design build projects to determine overall project requirements (bonding, insurance, etc.).

• Establishes a critical path schedule including milestone dates and completion timelines to meet contract completion dates for large projects.

• Completes full quantity take-off of all labor, equipment, and materials for larger scopes.

• Leads pricing the general expense and project-specific general requirements for medium to large projects (lump sum and construction management).

• Completes as-bid estimate and trade buy-out strategy with operations team.

• Assists in presenting estimate/proposal and prepares and delivers client presentations.

• Performs quantity, material, and labor take-off from drawings, specifications, and related documents.

• Documents all information relating to the estimate and archives and organizes such information to transfer to the project team upon successful award.

• Conducts a risk and opportunity analysis for review by chief estimator to add into risk register.

• Liaises with external consultants and project management organizations to estimate project budget requirements and coordinates tender development process on behalf of clients.

• Assists with owners' project approval stages and develops cost estimates to support project capital-expense and project development plans.

• Monitors client project-specific success criteria (CPSSC); specifically understands owners’ business, requirements, revenue generation, and provides solutions. Holds team accountable and challenges team and project to find creative solutions for overall project benefit.

• Ability to travel up to 40%

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, business administration, engineering or related field.

• 12 years of progressive experience in construction cost estimating with 12 months of onsite experience preferred.

• Successfully led pursuits valued up to $250 million in delivery model hard bid/lump sum, construction management/cost reimbursable/target price and/or design build.

• Experience with self-perform estimate and productivity understanding.

• Knowledge and understanding of different construction methods, planning, scheduling, sequencing, potential problems, and timelines and is a district champion in these matters.

• Extensive knowledge of key principles involved in bid preparation, including quantity take-off procedures, trade contractor procurement, pricing and bid closing procedures.

• Expert in understanding and teaching contract terms for various delivery models and able to identify contract risks and opportunity.

• Understands different bid processes and contract delivery type methods:
  Hard bid/lump sum, guaranteed maximum price (GMP), unit price, design-build, target prices and construction management/cost reimbursable.

• Ability to lead successful teams.

• Resourceful and self-motivated with strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.

• Strong ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships with owners, peers and industry representatives, and leverage the industry relationships for a competitive advantage.

PCL is an innovative, employee-owned company comprised of people who…