Preconstruction Manager

PCL Construction; Colorado; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

PCL Construction, Inc. is seeking an experienced Construction Cost Estimator in Colorado to lead cost estimation efforts for complex projects.

The role requires coordinating with design teams, subcontractors, and internal departments to deliver accurate estimates and compelling bid submissions. We value eight years in construction estimating, strong knowledge of bid processes, and proficiency in estimating software and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in related discipline or trade experience or equivalent.
• 8 years of progressive experience in construction cost estimating; 6–12 months on-site experience preferred.
• Successfully led pursuits valued at up to $150 million in various delivery methods.
• Knowledge of construction methods; planning, scheduling, sequencing, quality, safety, and timelines.
• Experience estimating multiple scopes, with the capability of building conceptual estimates.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with stakeholders including the ability to solicit subtrade partners and suppliers.
• Working knowledge of estimating software and advanced skills using Microsoft Office Suite; adept at adopting new technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of conceptual estimate proposals and tender submissions for pursuits.
• Conduct detailed analyses of contract documents and specifications to determine and validate project requirements.
• Perform full quantity take-offs of labor, equipment, and materials from project documents.
• Create site logistics, schedules, execution plans, and project budgets.
• Present final cost estimates and tender submissions to chief estimator and district management for review and approval.
• Mentor and coach team members; coordinate with internal departments and external stakeholders.
• Establish a critical path schedule for the estimate/pursuit and support on bid-day activities.

Skills

Cost estimation

Estimating software

Microsoft Office

Subcontractor relations

Bid preparation

Project coordination

Risk analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Office

Job description

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• Leads medium-to-large estimates or components of large estimates and is accountable for that specific scope of work. Leads win strategy development
• Conducts detailed analysis of contract documents and specifications to determine and validate overall project requirements.
• Ensures the completion of full quantity take-offs of all labor, equipment, and materials from project documents and identifies missing information.
• Leads the development of conceptual estimate proposal submissions and presentations to support construction management and design-build pursuits.
• Supports the estimate lead by populating tender forms, generating requests for information, anticipating proposal requirements, and assisting to establish a pursuit schedule.
• Conducts risk and opportunity analysis by reviewing all bid related documents and utilizing project and industry knowledge.
• Assists with bid document control by documenting, organizing, and archiving all information relating to the estimate for successful transfer to the project team.
• Performs bid-day assignments and supporting other estimators to successfully close various scopes.
• Coordinates with internal departments and external stakeholders to create site logistics, a schedule, an execution plan, and project budget requirements.
• Completes and presents final cost estimate and tender submission to chief estimator and district management for review and approval before submission to the client.
• Establishes a critical path schedule for the estimate/pursuit and reviewing work completed by estimators on the pursuit.
• Leads a team including mentoring and coaching direct and indirect reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in related discipline or trade experience or equivalent.
• 8 years of progressive experience in construction cost estimating, and 6–12 months of on-site experience is preferred.
• Successfully led pursuits valued at up to $150 million in various delivery methods.
• Knowledge of different construction methods; planning, scheduling, sequencing, quality, safety, and timelines.
• Extensive knowledge of key principles involved in bid preparation; including quantity takeoff procedures and systems, subtrade partner procurement, pricing, interdepartmental functions, general expense philosophy and bid-closing procedures.
• Understanding of compensation models, market conditions, business trends, internal historical information and competitors to develop win strategies.
• Experience estimating multiple scopes, with the capability of building conceptual estimates.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with stakeholders including the ability to solicit subtrade partners and suppliers.
• Working knowledge of estimating software, advanced skills using Microsoft Office Suite and a strong aptitude for adopting new technology.