Preconstruction Manager

HITT Contracting Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Preconstruction Manager in Dallas, Texas, responsible for all estimating services throughout the preconstruction phase. The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and have 5 to 7 years of work experience, including 2 years in estimating. Strong skills in communication, detail orientation, and software proficiency are essential. This role involves managing multiple projects, providing oversight, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure project success.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of related work experience, with 2 years in estimating required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Integrity consistent with company values.

Responsibilities

• Provide complete estimating services with minimal oversight.
• Manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks.
• Present technical and financial information to stakeholders.

Skills

Read construction drawings

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Analyze technical information

Understand geotechnical reports

Business sense

Partnership building

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

On Screen Take-off (OST)

Adobe products

Job description

Overview

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The Preconstruction Manager is responsible for all Preconstruction phase estimating services from initial programmatic intent through construction documents pricing for assigned projects. Estimating services include feasibility studies, budgets from conceptual design to bidding, comparative studies, value engineering and presentation of the same to both internal and external clients. The Preconstruction Manager is responsible for the accuracy of the estimate and personification of The HITT Way.

Responsibilities

• Providing complete suite of estimating services described above with minimal oversight
• Estimating a variety of building types
• Managing multiple projects and deadlines, with ability to prioritize and complete tasks
• Presenting technical and financial information to stakeholders, including changes from previously presented information
• The majority of the work is completed in an office environment. Visits to jobsites are as necessary. Due to conditions on a construction site, employees are required to wear safety equipment per company policy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field, required
• Five (5) to seven (7) years’ of related work experience, with two (2) of those years in estimating required
• The Preconstruction Manager should possess the following skills or abilities:
• Read construction drawings and specifications and identify missing elements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Analyze technical information
• Analyze market and trade trends
• Understand geotechnical reports
• Coordinate with stakeholders (developers, architects, subcontractors and HITT Operations) throughout design-assist process, including attendance at design meetings as a HITT representative during preconstruction phase services
• Provide oversight to Assistant Preconstruction Manager/Assistant Estimator
• Make and influence decisions under tight deadlines and sometimes with incomplete information
• Exhibit business sense, forge partnerships with subcontractors, analyze risk
• Distribute documents without the support of an administrative assistant
• The Preconstruction Manager should be proficient in the use of the following software:
• Microsoft Office Suite, with high level of proficiency using Excel
• On Screen Take-off (OST)
• Adobe products, including Bluebeam
• Building Connected, preferred, but not required
• The Preconstruction Manager should demonstrate integrity consistent with company values

Equal Opportunity

HITT Contracting is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring and developing the most qualified individuals based on job-related experience, skills, and merit. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We value a respectful, inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. HITT Contracting maintains a drug-free workplace, consistent with applicable local, state, and federal laws.