Preconstruction Manager

Scott Humphrey Corporation; North Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Scott Humphrey Corporation is seeking an experienced estimator with 5–10 years in estimating and preconstruction for commercial and municipal projects. The role requires reading drawings and specs, coordinating with subcontractors, and producing accurate cost estimates.

Responsibilities include development of RFQs/RFPs, budget management (GMP), and scheduling in Primavera P6, with frequent site visits to support estimates and bids.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years estimating and preconstruction experience.
• Experience with hard bid municipal commercial projects.
• Ability to read construction drawings and specifications.
• Proficient in MS Outlook, Word, Excel; MC2 knowledge preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to commute to job sites.

Responsibilities

• Estimate costs and lead estimating group during design phase.
• Read drawings, geotechnical reports and specs.
• Identify utility conflicts and bypass areas.
• Perform quantity take-offs for pipe, appurtenances, concrete, and sitework.
• Formulate unit prices as needed and solicit subs/vendor participation.
• Write RFIs to engineers and develop RFQ/RFPs.
• Establish project budget (GMP) and create schedule in P6.
• Develop project database for proposals and maintain vendor/subcontractor relations.
• Participate in pre- and post-construction reviews.

Skills

Estimating & PreCon

Construction terminology

Communication

MS Office

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Project expertise: commercial and industrial

• Corporate Office


• Hospitality


• Education

Primary Responsibilities:

• Estimating and lead estimating group on design phase cost estimates


• Ability to read drawings, geo-tech reports and specifications.


• Identify Utility conflicts and Bypass areas.


• Perform quantity take-off of Pipe & Appurtenances/Concrete/Sitework, requiring quantity counts, linear quantity measurement.


• Ability to formulate a unit price as needed.


• Solicit Subcontractor/Supplier participation via phone and/or E-mail.


• Write RFI’s to Engineers.


• Proficient in scope analysis, ability to estimate deficiencies as needed.


• Project RFQ and RFP development


• Establish project database for proposals


• Create construction schedule for estimates in P6


• Coordinate and establish the project budget (GMP)


• Projects ranging from 10 Million to 80 Million, Hard Deadlines, and must be able to multi-task efficiently.


• Developing and maintaining long term beneficial relationships with key vendors and subcontractors.


• Participate in pre and post construction review.

Preferences/Qualifications:

• 5-10 years estimating and PreCon experience.


• Previous experience with Hard Bid Municipal Commercial Projects.


• Ability to understand construction terminology.


• Strong communication and organizational skills Computer proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and knowledge of MC2 preferred.


• Valid Driver License and ability to commute to job sites