Preconstruction Manager
Job in
Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, 64101, USA
Listed on 2026-08-13
Listing for:
Synectics Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-13
Job specializations:
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Construction
Estimator, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveyor, Procurement / Purchasing -
Engineering
Estimator, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveyor, Procurement / Purchasing
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Review and analyze bid documents and plan packages for scope and understanding.
- Participate in design development meetings and preliminary site inspections.
- Solicit and manage subcontractor bid collection using a variety of tools including email, software platforms and phone calls.
- Assist with maintaining the subcontractor bid database through research and vetting current and new subcontractors for the Midwest.
- Create construction timeline and schedules, in line with project parameters.
- Prepare detailed estimates by completing quantity take-offs, analysis, estimate input, and research at all stages of the pre-construction phase.
- Research and provide value engineering, design review, risk mitigation and constructability analysis to ensure the best and most cost-effective strategies are used.
- Maintain and communicate data on construction and material cost trends affecting project costs.
- Prepare, present and communicate detailed estimates to executive management and clients.
- Review and assist with proposals and other documentation to prepare cost estimates for various projects.
- Build and develop effective relationships with customers, design teams, subcontractors, suppliers and other trade partners.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Review and analyze bid documents and plan packages for scope and understanding.
- Participate in design development meetings and preliminary site inspections.
- Solicit and manage subcontractor bid collection using a variety of tools including email, software platforms and phone calls.
- Assist with maintaining the subcontractor bid database through research and vetting current and new subcontractors for the Midwest.
- Create construction timeline and schedules, in line with project parameters.
- Prepare detailed estimates by completing quantity take-offs, analysis, estimate input, and research at all stages of the pre-construction phase.
- Research and provide value engineering, design review, risk mitigation and constructability analysis to ensure the best and most cost-effective strategies are used.
- Maintain and communicate data on construction and material cost trends affecting project costs.
- Prepare, present and communicate detailed estimates to executive management and clients.
- Review and assist with proposals and other documentation to prepare cost estimates for various projects.
- Build and develop effective relationships with customers, design teams, subcontractors, suppliers and other trade partners.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field, or applicable work experience.
- At least 10 years of construction estimating and bidding experience.
- Proficient with a computer and applicable software programs, including experience with the Microsoft Office suite, Procore, Bluebeam and Microsoft Project.
- Proficient in research, data collection and analysis, and estimation metrics.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Are a people person and can build relationships with a variety of people including coworkers, clients, subcontractors, field staff and others.
- You're self-motivated and proactive, accomplishing tasks without direct supervision.
- You have a strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills and ability to meet and manage deadlines.
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
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