Preconstruction Manager

PCL Construction, Inc.; Colorado; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PCL Construction is seeking an experienced cost estimator to lead medium-to-large estimates and develop win strategies for diverse construction projects in Colorado. You will analyze contract documents, perform comprehensive take-offs, and contribute to conceptual submissions for pursuits.

The role requires 8 years in cost estimating, on-site experience, and strong knowledge of estimating software and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in related discipline or equivalent.
• 8 years of progressive experience in construction cost estimating, with 6–12 months on-site experience preferred.
• Led pursuits valued at up to $150 million in various delivery methods.

Responsibilities

• Leads medium-to-large estimates and develops win strategies.
• Analyzes contract documents and specifications to determine project requirements.
• Performs full quantity take-offs of labor, equipment, and materials.
• Leads development of conceptual estimates and presentations for pursuits.
• Supports the estimate lead with tender forms and information requests.
• Conducts risk and opportunity analysis using bid documents.
• Manages bid documents and transfers information to the project team.
• Performs bid-day tasks and supports other estimators to close scopes.
• Coordinates with internal/external stakeholders to create site logistics, schedules, and budgets.
• Presents final cost estimate and tender submission for review and approval.
• Establishes critical path schedule for estimates and pursues reviews.
• Leads and mentors a team.

Skills

Cost estimating

Bid strategy

Risk analysis

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in related discipline

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.