Preconstruction Manager

Synectics Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Synectics Inc. seeks an experienced Construction Estimator to review bid documents, analyze scope, and prepare detailed cost estimates for Midwest projects.

You will lead subcontractor bid collection, maintain bid databases, and present estimates to executives and clients. In this role, you will develop timelines, perform quantity take-offs, research costs, and apply value engineering to optimize project budgets while building strong relationships with customers, design teams, and trade

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field, or applicable work experience.
• At least 10 years of construction estimating and bidding experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, Procore, Bluebeam and Microsoft Project.
• Proficient in research, data collection and analysis, and estimation metrics.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• People-oriented with ability to build relationships across teams and vendors.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze bid documents and plan packages for scope and understanding.
• Participate in design development meetings and preliminary site inspections.
• Solicit and manage subcontractor bid collection via email, software platforms, and calls.
• Maintain subcontractor bid database for the Midwest through research and vetting.
• Create construction timelines and schedules aligned with project parameters.
• Prepare detailed estimates with quantity take-offs, analysis, and research at all pre-construction stages.
• Provide value engineering, design review, and constructability analysis to optimize costs.
• Communicate data on construction and material cost trends influencing project costs.
• Prepare and present detailed estimates to executives and clients.

Skills

Strong communication

People skills

Self-motivated

Deadline management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Job description

• Review and analyze bid documents and plan packages for scope and understanding.
• Participate in design development meetings and preliminary site inspections.
• Solicit and manage subcontractor bid collection using a variety of tools including email, software platforms and phone calls.
• Assist with maintaining the subcontractor bid database through research and vetting current and new subcontractors for the Midwest.
• Create construction timeline and schedules, in line with project parameters.
• Prepare detailed estimates by completing quantity take-offs, analysis, estimate input, and research at all stages of the pre-construction phase.
• Research and provide value engineering, design review, risk mitigation and constructability analysis to ensure the best and most cost-effective strategies are used.
• Maintain and communicate data on construction and material cost trends affecting project costs.
• Prepare, present and communicate detailed estimates to executive management and clients.
• Review and assist with proposals and other documentation to prepare cost estimates for various projects.
• Build and develop effective relationships with customers, design teams, subcontractors, suppliers and other trade partners.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Review and analyze bid documents and plan packages for scope and understanding.
• Participate in design development meetings and preliminary site inspections.
• Solicit and manage subcontractor bid collection using a variety of tools including email, software platforms and phone calls.
• Assist with maintaining the subcontractor bid database through research and vetting current and new subcontractors for the Midwest.
• Create construction timeline and schedules, in line with project parameters.
• Prepare detailed estimates by completing quantity take-offs, analysis, estimate input, and research at all stages of the pre-construction phase.
• Research and provide value engineering, design review, risk mitigation and constructability analysis to ensure the best and most cost-effective strategies are used.
• Maintain and communicate data on construction and material cost trends affecting project costs.
• Prepare, present and communicate detailed estimates to executive management and clients.
• Review and assist with proposals and other documentation to prepare cost estimates for various projects.
• Build and develop effective relationships with customers, design teams, subcontractors, suppliers and other trade partners.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field, or applicable work experience.
• At least 10 years of construction estimating and bidding experience.
• Proficient with a computer and applicable software programs, including experience with the Microsoft Office suite, Procore, Bluebeam and Microsoft Project.
• Proficient in research, data collection and analysis, and estimation metrics.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Are a people person and can build relationships with a variety of people including coworkers, clients, subcontractors, field staff and others.
• You're self-motivated and proactive, accomplishing tasks without direct supervision.
• You have a strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills and ability to meet and manage deadlines.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance