Preconstruction Manager

Wharton-Smith, Inc.; Sanford, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Wharton-Smith, Inc., a respected construction firm, seeks a Preconstruction Manager in Sanford, FL to lead the estimating effort on design-phase cost estimates, read drawings and reports, and coordinate with engineers and vendors.

The role focuses on developing budgets and GMP-based estimates for projects ranging from several million to over $120M, managing multiple tasks, and driving preconstruction success through strong communication and disciplined process.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years estimating or field 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; MC2 knowledge preferred.
• Valid Driver License and ability to commute to job sites.

Responsibilities

• Estimate and lead estimating group on design phase cost estimates.
• Read drawings, geotech reports and specifications.
• Identify utility conflicts and bypass areas.
• Perform quantity take-offs for pipe, appurtenances, concrete and sitework.
• Develop unit prices as needed.
• Solicit subcontractor/supplier participation via phone or email.
• Write RFIs to Engineers.
• Analyze scope and estimate deficiencies.
• Develop project RFQ and RFP.
• Establish project database for proposals.
• Create construction schedule for estimates in P6.
• Coordinate and establish the project budget (GMP).
• Manage projects ranging from 4M to 120M with hard deadlines.
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and subcontractors.
• Participate in pre- and post-construction reviews.

Skills

Estimating

Reading drawings

Cost estimation

Vendor coordination

Communication

MS Office

MC2

Primavera P6

Tools

MC2

Primavera P6

Job description

Wharton-Smith, Inc., a highly regarded construction company, is seeking qualified candidates for aPreconstruction Manager position. This position is located in our office in Sanford, FL.

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 4 Million to 120 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 or field experience. Field Experience is a plus.
• 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.
• ValidDriver License and ability to commute to job sites.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability

Wharton-Smith provides equal opportunity to qualified disabled veterans, Pre-JVA special disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities to online application systems by making reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access for submitting to job openings. (i.e., wheelchair accessibility, website accessibility, etc).

Our recruiting process is centralized and is handled by our HR Department. If we are sent unsolicited resumes from recruiters, we will not pay any recruiting fees. Unsolicited resumes are any resumes sent to us by a recruiter who has not been pre-approved by HR, has not signed our contract, and has not been requested by our HR Department to search for a specific position.