Preconstruction Manager

Kiewit; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 139,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Senior Preconstruction Manager to lead estimates for commercial projects exceeding $250 million. The role involves managing a team, presenting to Executive Management, and necessitates a strong background in construction management and estimating. Successful candidates will possess extensive preconstruction experience and the ability to handle multiple priorities effectively.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance and disability coverage

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of preconstruction experience with prior role as Preconstruction Manager.
• Ability to lead multiple teams in large estimates.
• Detail oriented and technically sound with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team of estimators and engineers in large pursuits.
• Communicate and present estimates to Executive Management and clients.
• Analyze drawings and specifications to evaluate risk.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Leadership

Time Management

Microsoft Office

Education

Undergraduate degree in construction management, construction engineering, or civil engineering

Tools

InEight Estimate

On Screen takeoff

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Requisition ID:176710

Job Level:Senior Level

Home District/Group:Kiewit Building Group

Department:Estimating

Market:Building

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit Building Group is looking for a Senior Preconstruction Manager that can lead various estimates up to $250+ million for vertical commercial projects in the markets of commercial buildings, healthcare, mixed use, housing, government installations. Duties will include, but are not limited to leading a team of estimators, participate and implement win strategies, presentation of estimates to Executive Management and estimates to clients, reading and interpreting documents, subcontractor solicitation, analyze drawing and specifications for risk. Reviewing and assisting with proposals, managing 3rd party cost estimating contractors, and other duties as required to prepare cost estimates for various types of work (including self-perform). Conceptual estimating, preconstruction services, design-assist and design-build management.

District Overview

Kiewit Building Group specializes in constructing office buildings, industrial complexes, education and sports facilities, hotels, hospitals, transportation terminals, science and technology facilities, manufacturing, retail, and special-use facilities. Contracting models include firm fixed price, RSMeans based Coefficients, CMGC, design-build, progressive design build, and IPD.

Location

This position will be based in the Kiewit Building Group office in Springfield, VA.

Some travel will be required for pursuits in other geographical regions and offices.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team of estimators and engineers in large pursuits.
• Task management, strategies, resource leveling and responsible for estimate close out processes.
• Leading teams in multiple estimates and pursuits.
• Communicate and present a detailed estimate to Executive Management.
• Communicate and present estimates to clients.
• Analyze drawings and specifications to evaluate risk and facilitate win strategies.
• Reviewing and assisting with proposals and other documentation to prepare cost estimates for various projects.
• Become proficient in Kiewit’s estimating program, “In Eight Estimate”.
• Provide leadership and strategy in subcontractor and vendor selection process.
• Implement District Estimating Programs, Management reviews and activities. Includes implementing company policies and procedures.
• Implement District Training program for Estimating staff.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in construction management, construction engineering, civil engineer
• At least 10 years of preconstruction experience required where you have been the Preconstruction Manager for at least half that time.
• Ability to lead large estimates and lead multiple teams.
• Passion for preconstruction and estimating.
• Strong communication skills both in person and virtual. Strong work ethic and self-starter is a must.
• Ability to utilize computers, and experienced with Microsoft Office, Excel, On Screen takeoff, other estimating software programs. Willingness to learn new systems. Kiewit utilizes a proprietary estimating program, “InEight Estimate”.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to work with limited instruction and implement successful action items.
• Applicant must be proficient with conceptual, design assist, hard bid and self-perform estimating.
• Results orientated with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities.
• Must be detail oriented and technically sound with good communication skills.
• Interested in professional development and continued education.

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Other Requirements:
•Regular, reliable attendance
•Work productively and meet deadlines timely
•Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
•Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
•Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
•May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

Base Compensation:$139,644 -$188,538

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.