Senior Pre-Construction Manager

Position:Senior Pre-Construction Manager

Location: Nashville, TN

Job :530

# of Openings:1

Elmington Construction is a Nashville-based general contractor and construction management company providing comprehensive residential and commercial services with a partnership approach. We specialize in affordable and multi-family housing and have completed 36 projects with 17 more under construction in states across the US.

Our experienced leadership team understands market dynamics and has refined our processes to minimize typical construction conflicts, delivering exceptional results that provide clients confidence and peace of mind throughout their journey with the Elmington family.

All activities will be performed in support of the values of Elmington Construction.

Integrity ~ Precision ~ Growth ~ Driven ~ Relationships

The Sr. Pre-Construction Manager is responsible for overall estimate completeness, accuracy, and control of project budget.

• Communication skills:
  Ability to read, analyze and write proposals, reports and correspondence
• Work effectively with others as team member
• Demonstrate effective leadership in coordination of group work efforts
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrate drive and initiative in the performance of duties
• Meet deadlines and honor commitments made to others
• Demonstrate ability to handle stressful situations and deal with adversity
• Ability to handle heavy workload and multiple tasks concurrently
• Demonstrate sound judgment in matters of discretion
• Ability to think critically and solve problems

• Prepare clear, properly formatted, conceptual, and detailed take-offs for all CSI divisions (simple through complex)
• Perform job-specific take-offs for active jobs
• Prepare material lists for projects
• Audit full estimates for contract alignment
• Confirm estimate conforms with requirements of local municipalities
• Confirm selections and specifications on projects match with owner intent
• Confirm any allowance designation and validate assumptions made
• Review final contracts (POs and Work Orders) for accuracy
• Provide input, coordination, and problem-solving at all stages of design that relate to construction and pricing
• Review documents for completeness; verify that previously accepted cost management suggestions are incorporated; provide constructability and check-set review comments to the design team to ensure quality
• Prepare & update the subcontractor/vendor list as necessary
• Identify, cultivate, and attract new subcontractors and vendors; develop, maintain, and enhance relationships; demonstrate knowledge of subs in various trades and regions
• Prepare Bid Packages to send to subcontractors
  - Communicate scope, pricing breakdown, alternates, etc. to bidders
• Issue bid invitations to subs/vendors
  - Ensure adequate bid coverage for each trade package (receipt of 3 bids minimum, 4 to 5 preferred); generate interest and get commitments on sub participation; obtain local participation to meet project needs
• Perform/manage document distribution
  - Ensure complete inventory of documents; distribute plans, specifications and all other pertinent documents to subcontractors
• Lead pre-bid conferences and/or perform job site visits, as required
• Appropriately address questions to architects/engineers for clarification
• Obtain and incorporate adequate costs in estimates to match contract terms and maximize profits (self-performed work, special conditions, labor burden, insurances, permits, bonds, taxes, licenses, contingency, fees, etc.); coordinate with the project management team as needed
• Fully analyze / scope subcontractor and vendor bids
  - Verify proper and complete scope; establish consistency between bids to allow evaluation of apparent low bidder; coordinate scope with other trade packages
• Ensure that all work scope items from the scope review are included in the estimate and that all costs are properly documented
• Assemble complete estimate based on review of project requirements
• Produce conceptual and schematic estimates; review and analyze historical cost information to develop and/or adjust estimates
• Evaluate labor pricing/production for…