Preconstruction Manager

Blum Construction offers unparalleled stability in the construction industry. Founded in 1923, we have weathered tough economic storms for over a century and have emerged as a stronger organization with each challenge. With offices in Winston-Salem, Greensboro, Asheville, Charlotte, and Raleigh, we build structures that transform communities through our work in higher education, senior living, healthcare, non-profits and many other sectors.

We understand, very clearly, that it is our people who will enable us to be even stronger in our second century.

The purpose of this role is to ensure that projects are set up properly to be executed to the highest standards in a variety of market sectors. Position requires skills as an estimator, scheduler, site safety reviewer, team builder and effective communicator. This position will lead the preconstruction and estimating efforts and interface with and support the Project Executives, Project Managers and Field Managers at Blum.

• Manage complex and multiple estimating assignments.
• Understand and execute multiple delivery methods including hard bid, negotiated, and design build.
• Proficient in Estimating Software:
  Smartbid, Plan Swift, MC 2 , Bluebeam and Microsoft office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook) or similar.
• Ability to read project plans, perform project takeoff, and interpret project specifications.
• Develop comprehensive understanding of project strategy and deploy this throughout the preconstruction/estimating process.
• Provide detailed and accurate information in a timely manner.
• Set high expectations and achieve them regardless of the barriers.
• Ensure that the best bids are obtained for each trade, based on the needs of the project.
• Prepare multiple budgets for owners/clients at different design intervals. This could include budgets at conceptual design, schematic design, design development and final GMP pricing. Provide thorough reconciliation and budget analysis for clients and internal review.
• Capable of training others to provide quantity take-offs.
• Perform all duties of the Assistant Preconstruction Estimator should project size, budget, or staffing limitations exist.
• Communicate effectively with operations team to produce accurate deliverables to owner and/or design team.
• Build effective working relationships and interact with clients, designers, engineers, subcontractors/suppliers, and Blum project team members.
• Attend and perform project site visits or pre-bid meetings.
• Identify and prepare value engineering opportunities.
• Define, prepare, and develop scopes of work and/or project bid packages.
• Develop and maintain relationships with trade contractors and suppliers.
• Willingness to work in a collaborative and cooperative team environment.
• Well organized with an emphasis on time management.

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
• 5+ years of experience in commercial construction
• Attention to detail – Thorough with a sense of urgency
• Ability to manage multiple projects at one time
• Demonstrate a passion for one’s work

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) matching
• PTO
• Life Insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.