Preconstruction Manager

Scott Humphrey Corporation; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Scott Humphrey Corporation seeks an experienced estimator to lead the design-phase cost estimates and support preconstruction at multiple project scopes.

You will read drawings, geotechnical reports, and specs, identify conflicts, and prepare detailed take-offs and unit prices while coordinating with subcontractors and engineers. The role requires strong communication, organization, and travel to job sites.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years estimating and PreCon experience.
• Hard Bid Municipal Commercial Projects experience.
• Understanding of construction terminology.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel; MC2 knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Estimate and lead the estimating group on design-phase cost estimates.
• Read drawings, geotechnical reports and specs.
• Identify utility conflicts and bypass areas.
• Perform quantity take-offs for Pipe, Appurtenances, Concrete, Sitework; count quantities and measure lengths.
• Formulate unit prices as needed.
• Solicit Subcontractor/Supplier participation via phone and email.
• Write RFIs to Engineers.
• Proficient in scope analysis and identifying deficiencies.
• Develop Project RFQ/RFP
• Establish project database for proposals
• Create construction schedules for estimates in P6
• Coordinate and establish project budget (GMP)
• Handle projects ranging from 10M to 80M with hard deadlines; multi-task effectively
• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with vendors and subs
• Participate in pre/post construction reviews

Skills

Estimating

Preconstruction

Reading drawings

Communication

Organizational skills

MS Outlook/Word/Excel

Driver license

Tools

MC2 software

Job description

Project expertise: commercial and industrial

• Corporate Office
• Hospitality
• Education

Primary Responsibilities:

• Estimating and lead estimating group on design phase cost estimates
• Ability to read drawings, geo-tech reports and specifications.
• Identify Utility conflicts and Bypass areas.
• Perform quantity take-off of Pipe & Appurtenances/Concrete/Sitework, requiring quantity counts, linear quantity measurement.
• Ability to formulate a unit price as needed.
• Solicit Subcontractor/Supplier participation via phone and/or E-mail.
• Write RFI’s to Engineers.
• Proficient in scope analysis, ability to estimate deficiencies as needed.
• Project RFQ and RFP development
• Establish project database for proposals
• Create construction schedule for estimates in P6
• Coordinate and establish the project budget (GMP)
• Projects ranging from 10 Million to 80 Million, Hard Deadlines, and must be able to multi-task efficiently.
• Developing and maintaining long term beneficial relationships with key vendors and subcontractors.
• Participate in pre and post construction review.

Preferences/Qualifications:

• 5-10 years estimating and PreCon experience.
• Previous experience with Hard Bid Municipal Commercial Projects.
• Ability to understand construction terminology.
• Strong communication and organizational skills Computer proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and knowledge of MC2 preferred.
• Valid Driver License and ability to commute to job sites