Preconstruction Manager

JOB SUMMARY:

The Preconstruction Manager will lead internal and external project teams through the preconstruction phase on multiple projects simultaneously. The ability to communicate and manage multidisciplinary teams, meet deadlines within a short time frame, and strive to add value is also a must.

SALARY RANGE: $160,000 – $210,000 annually (company wide)

BENEFITS:

• Group medical, vision, and dental insurance, including a choice of two benefit plans – a PPO plan and a High Deductible/ Health Savings Account plan with company contribution to HSA.
• Company-paid short and long-term disability plans, group life insurance, and AD&D plans.
• Untracked/unmeasured vacation.
• Sick leave accrued at 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked with an annual carryover of 80 hours.
• 9 paid holidays each year.
• Paid parental leave.
• Annual discretionary bonus based on company profitability and your manager’s assessment of your performance.
• A 401(k) savings plan under which BNB matches the first 3 percent of your deferral with a 100% match and the next two percent with a 50% match for a total matching contribution of 4% of your pay. You are immediately 100% vested in all contributions (including BNB match). We provide both traditional (pre-tax) and Roth (post-tax) contribution options.
• We are proud to be an employee-owned company. This means you get an ownership stake in BNB through a benefit called an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). It’s 100% company-funded and is invested in BNBuilders stock. You can participate in this long-term plan after you complete 1 year of service (with at least 1,000 hours).
• Vehicle/Vehicle allowance, fuel card, and toll pass.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Internal:

• Lead multiple projects simultaneously through preconstruction phase.
• Ensure well organized preconstruction process to resolve open items, maintain preconstruction schedule, continual budget review/notification and align project with goals of team.
• Present all preconstruction phases to teams with ability to clearly and concisely discuss project challenges while offering solutions.
• Develop conceptual cost models to assist owners and architects with preliminary planning.

Owner / Architect:

• Prepare preliminary estimates and studies during preconstruction, monitor design development cost trends in order to detect over-runs and potential problem areas.
• Participate in the value engineering process as a solution provider.
• Support business development in proposal presentations, aid in building client and Architect/Engineer relationships.
• Review and advise on assigned estimates prepared by other assigned estimators. Maintain current estimating records, studies, unit prices, etc.
• Manage design build projects to align scope with budget.
• Management of design team and clients integral to process.

Subcontractor:

• Develop, manage, evaluate and award selection of design/build and design/assist trades. Review and maintain progress of trade partner through process of award to final design.
• Assist Project Managers in evaluating and analyzing subcontractor proposals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Four-year college degree in engineering, construction management, architecture or similar.
• Minimum of eight years of vertical commercial building estimating experience.
• Experience in hospitality, higher education, mixed use, office and multi-family.
• Operations and field experience are a plus.
• Excellent computer skills, knowledge of On-Screen Take Off, iSqft, Bluebeam, and Proficiency in MS office suite.
• Extensive knowledge of key principles involved in bid preparations, including quantity survey procedures, sub-trade procurement, pricing and bid closing procedures.
• Ability to build an estimate without detailed plans and specifications.
• Ability to identify competitors and understand current local market conditions.
• Ability to identify risks associated with contract and project documents.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors that lead to positive outcomes.
• Excellent team player and ability to manage and mentor estimators.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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