Preconstruction Manager
On-siteLos Angeles, California, United States or Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Job Summary
Analyze drawings, specifications, and proposals to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for projects, including quantifying and pricing labor and materials. Lead or perform portions of estimates for multi-discipline projects, supervise and train other estimators, and solicit subcontractor quotes while evaluating them for scope and qualifications. Conduct risk and contract management on bids, monitor estimated costs against actuals, and examine construction sites to observe unusual conditions. Prepare budgets and bids for all Clark projects, ensuring accuracy prior to formal quotation and promoting continuous improvement in estimating methods.
Required Qualifications
- 5-10+ years of estimating and cost control related experience
- Undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management, a related discipline or relevant work experience
- Demonstrate the ability to either lead or be a part of a team for multiple projects and pursuits at any given time
- Knowledge of On Screen Take-off, Microsoft Excel, and Bluebeam software
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task
- Must be detail oriented, technically sound and have good communication skills
- Must be familiar with both conceptual, detailed, and self-perform estimating
- Knowledge and experience with local subcontractor market
- Must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis
- Must be able to lift and move objects up to 10 pounds regularly, and up to 25 pounds on occasion
- Must be able to travel occasionally to various locations, including dynamic construction sites
- Must be prepared to work extended hours, especially during critical project phases or client deadlines
- Must be able to monitor and respond to communications (phone calls, emails, text messages) as required to address these situations effectively
- Must follow Clark Construction's safety policies and procedures, and all applicable laws, at all locations
- Must be able to effectively communicate and have sharp visual acuity for reviewing complex documents and performing detailed computer work
- Must be comfortable with prolonged periods of focused work
Desired Qualifications
- Field experience
- Must be able to effectively lead and coach others
- Must be able to lead meetings with Subcontractors to develop complete scopes and discuss strategy
- Must be able to perform risk and contract management responsibilities as required on bids
- Must be able to assist in developing a strategy to achieve minority participation requirements
- Must be able to Monitor comparison of estimated costs to actual costs
- Must be able to Research and promote continuous improvement in developing more efficient estimating methods
- Must be able to Examine construction sites and observe unusual or challenging conditions
- Must be able to Supervise and train other estimators in your primary area of expertise
- Must be able to Solicit Subcontractor and/or Vendor quotes and evaluate them for scope and qualifications
- Must be able to Lead or Perform portions of estimates for multi-discipline projects including understanding scope and performing accurate quantity surveys
- Must be able to Analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for projects
- Must be able to Maintain high standards of professionalism and ethical behavior when representing the Company
- Must be able to compile qualified bidders lists
- Must be able to issue invitations to bidders
- Must be able to solicit bids
- Must be able to prepare estimates for all Clark work, quantifying and pricing labor and materials
- Must be able to receive bids
- Must be able to review bids to prepare total project costs
- Must be able to Review total estimate to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to formal quotation
- Must be able to Monitor and respond to communications (phone calls, emails, text messages) as required to address these situations effectively
- Must be able to manage these expectations and be responsive when critical issues arise
- Must be able to be flexible to work extended hours, especially during critical project phases or client deadlines
- Must be able to follow Clark Construction's safety policies and procedures, and all applicable laws, at all locations
- Must be able to travel occasionally to various locations, including dynamic construction sites
- Must be able to lift and move objects up to 10 pounds regularly, and up to 25 pounds on occasion
- Must be able to effectively communicate and have sharp visual acuity for reviewing complex documents and performing detailed computer work
- Must be able to be comfortable with prolonged periods of focused work
- Must be able to collaborate with colleagues, analyzing data, or developing strategies
- Must be able to move actively throughout the office
- Must be able to be exposed to outdoor weather conditions, louder noise, and moving equipment
- Must be able to follow Clark Construction's safety policies and procedures, and all applicable laws, at all locations
- Must be able to thrive under pressure
- Must be able to be energized by challenge
- Must be able to do what it takes to achieve exceptional results
- Must be able to be self-motivated
- Must be able to be results oriented
- Must be able to be adaptable
- Must be able to be a tam player
- Must be able to be accountable
- Must be able to be ethical
- Must be able to be innovative
- Must be able to be resilient
- Must be able to build relationships
- Must be able to build people/teams
- Must be able to have followership
- Must be able to set direction and execute
- Must be able to be passionate about promoting the development of creative, innovative solutions to construction challenges
- Must be able to enjoy the acquisition of winning profitable work
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