Preconstruction Manager

HITT Contracting Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 159,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Premium health care coverage

Employer-matched 401(k)

Wellness reimbursement program

Paid holidays and time-off

Job summary

HITT Contracting Inc. seeks a Preconstruction Manager in Los Angeles, California. The role involves responsible estimating services from programmatic intent through the completion of construction documents. Candidates need a Bachelor's degree and 5-7 years of relevant experience, including 2 years in estimating.

The position demands excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to analyze technical information and coordinate with various stakeholders.

Competitive compensation package includes performance-based bonuses and premium health benefits.

Qualifications

• Five to seven years of related work experience, with two years in estimating required.
• Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Understanding of geotechnical reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide estimating services for assigned projects.
• Manage and prioritize multiple projects.
• Present financial information to stakeholders.

Skills

Read construction drawings

Excellent written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Analyze technical information

Coordinate with stakeholders

Decision-making under tight deadlines

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

On Screen Take-off (OST)

Adobe products (including Bluebeam)

Building Connected

Job description

Every day, our team members do amazing things in pursuit of our shared purpose to build trust with our clients, partners, subcontractors, and teammates. No matter your background, education, or career path, if you share our vision to create extraordinary experiences, you belong at HITT.

Preconstruction Manager

Job Description

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 a 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

In accordance with California’s Labor Code Section 432.3, the base salary range for this position is: $110,000.00 - $159,500.00. Compensation in other cities and states may vary.

HITT Contracting offers a competitive total benefits and compensation package including performance-based bonuses, premium health care coverage including vision and dental, employer-matched 401(k), wellness reimbursement program, paid holidays and time-off, and other voluntary benefits and leave types. The determination of salary is based on the candidate’s individual professional experience, qualifications, education, skills, and training.

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.