Multifamily Preconstruction Manager

Cope Equities, LLC; Texas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cope Equities LLC, a north Texas real estate developer, seeks a Preconstruction Manager to lead planning, bid analysis, and coordination with design teams, suppliers, and project managers. The role trains under the Director of Preconstruction to ensure accurate bid and cost control.

Ideal candidates read plans, manage takeoffs, and use Procore and Bluebeam with Excel for budgeting. bachelor’s in construction management or engineering preferred; exposure to multifamily and light commercial

Qualifications

• Experience in construction planning and ability to read plans and blueprints.
• Familiarity with construction management software: Procore and Bluebeam.
• Strong Excel skills for budgeting and data organization.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities.
• Experience with multifamily/residential or light commercial work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of construction projects from planning to implementation.
• Procore administration.
• Maintain an accurate data base and document control/bid filing.
• Create invitation-to-bid packages and invite contractors to projects.
• Attend design/architectural and engineering meetings.
• Manage subcontractor prequalification and cost data.
• Ensure workmanship adheres to plans and specs.
• Perform takeoffs and understand product types for markets served.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Plan reading

Team collaboration

Procore usage

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Excel

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a Preconstruction Managerto join our team. This position will work directly with and be trained by the Director of Preconstruction and will collaborate with Project Managers and other Operations staff and Development staff.

Responsibilities:

• Support all aspects of construction projects from planning to implementation
• Procore administration
• Keeping up with new/old subs
• Maintaining an accurate data base
• Invitation to bid follow-ups
• Bid scoping
• Budget creation (learning, growth point)
• Document control/bid filing/filing organization
• Historical cost database management
• Subcontractor usage log database management
• Create Invitation to bid packages and invite specific contractors to the project as directed.
• Sit in on design Architectural/Engineering meetings
• Subcontractor prequalification management
• Maintain high standards of workmanship that adhere to original plans and specifications
• Takeoffs
• Understand the basics of product types deliverable to the market as it relates to multifamily, retail, and tenant improvement.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in construction planning and ability to read plans and blueprints
• Familiarity with construction management software: Procore and Bluebeam
• Strong use of Excel
• Strong leadership qualities and communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and level-headed temperament
• Deadline and detail-oriented, meticulous
• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, etc. desired but not a pre-requisite
• Multifamily/residential/light commercial experience (3-6 years)--field or preconstruction
• Understanding of the nuances of Texas and North Dallas area construction: local codes, soil conditions, labor market, trades, etc)
• Software Savvy: Proficiency in Bluebeam (for take-offs) and some form of project management/bid software (essential)

Compensation is negotiable based on previous experience, education, and demonstrated skillset.

Company Description

Cope Equities LLC, and its subsidiaries, is a rapidly growing real estate developer and construction company based in north Texas. We have divisions of Land Acquisition and Entitlement, Investment, Horizontal Development, Multifamily Construction and Leasing, and Single-Family Residential Construction and Sales.

We are a family-owned and run company with a tight-knit culture of teamwork, creativity, and autonomy. We strive for a "lean and mean" work ethic and an honest work/life balance. This company is best suited to individuals who thrive in an environment free from constant micro-management and rigid, pre-defined operating procedures.

Company Description

Cope Equities LLC, and its subsidiaries, is a rapidly growing real estate developer and construction company based in north Texas. We have divisions of Land Acquisition and Entitlement, Investment, Horizontal Development, Multifamily Construction and Leasing, and Single-Family Residential Construction and Sales.

We are a family-owned and run company with a tight-knit culture of teamwork, creativity, and autonomy. We strive for a "lean and mean" work ethic and an honest work/life balance. This company is best suited to individuals who thrive in an environment free from constant micro-management and rigid, pre-defined operating procedures.