Preconstruction Manager

Honour Consulting Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Honour Consulting Inc. is assisting a Charlotte, NC client in hiring a Preconstruction Manager to lead estimates from napkin sketch to budget in the local market.

The role requires prior commercial construction preconstruction/estimating experience and the ability to develop conceptual estimates, coordinate with subs and project teams, and keep cost databases current for accurate budgeting and bidding.

Qualifications

• Prepare time, cost and labor estimates for construction projects by analyzing drawings and specifications.
• Solicit projects and obtain quotes from subcontractors and vendors.
• Analysis of subcontractor and vendor quotes to confirm scope.
• Development of preliminary construction schedules for estimating and preconstruction.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preconstruction/estimating process for the Charlotte market.
• Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, and project team.
• Participate in and support interview processes for bids and awards.
• Prepare conceptual estimates and budgets for projects.
• Maintain estimating schedules and update cost databases for current rates.

Skills

Preconstruction estimating

Cost estimating

Subcontractor coordination

Bid analysis

Communication

Job description

Our client's Charlotte, NC office is looking for a Preconstruction Manager to lead the efforts in that market. They are a NC based Commercial General Contractorwith a great company culture and opportunity.

Primary markets are storage, office, retail, medical and light industrial

They need someone who has the ability to take a project from napkin sketch through full estimate. This person needs to be able to put together conceptual estimates without full information.

The ability to work in a team environment and facilitate accurate estimates is essential.

Charlotte, NC area construction market knowledge is required.

This position Requires previous commercial construction precon/estimating experience.

• Prepare time, cost and labor estimates for construction projects by analyzing project drawings, specifications and RFP's.
• Solicit projects and obtain quotes from subcontractors and vendors.
• Analysis of subcontractor and vendor quotes to confirm scope.
• Development of preliminary construction schedules for estimating and preconstruction.
• Prepare conceptual estimates and budgets for projects.
• Develop subcontractor relationships for the solicitation of bids.
• Participate in the interview process as required.
• Communicate with subcontractors, owners, architects, engineers, and project team.
• Participate in and accurately interpret existing conditions during site meetings / walkthroughs.
• Prepare, coordinate, review, and distribute construction estimates.
• Update unit, labor, material, and equipment rates in cost databases to keep them current.
• Prepare reports and analysis pertinent to construction estimating as requested.
• Maintain estimating schedule for all priced projects.
• Assist accounting and project management to ensure proper turnover of estimates.
• Initiate and hold project turnover meetings with project management post award. Review project requirements, price and scope concerns.
• Familiar with all aspects of Contract Administration and capable of assuming these duties, as directed.

Keywords: construction, estimating, contract management, preconstruction, bidding, commercial, estimate, bidding, contract negotiation, document management, conceptual estimate, cost accounting, quantity take off, material take off, medical office, light industrial, corporate office, hospitality, retail, automotive, restaurant.