PRECONSTRUCTION MANAGER

Brinkman Construction; Wheat Ridge (CO); On-site; USD 93,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Open Paid Leave Program

Mileage reimbursement program

Cell phone reimbursement

Flexible benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match

Competitive compensation, cash bonuses, spot bonuses

Volunteer Time Off program

Job summary

Brinkman Construction is seeking a Preconstruction Manager 1 to lead the preconstruction and estimating process for projects up to $50 million from its Wheat Ridge office. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in construction management and over 5 years of experience in the construction industry.

This role involves mentoring staff, communicating roles effectively, and providing the client with accurate estimates while demonstrating proficiency in various estimating tools.

Qualifications

• 5+ years related experience in the construction industry.
• Extensive knowledge of regional market, competition, and industry trends.
• Prior supervision experience specifically around procurement, buyout, and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction efforts for projects up to $50 million.
• Manage estimating of design milestones and long-lead items.
• Provide the client with accurate estimates and value engineering.

Skills

Construction management

Project management

Estimating software proficiency

Scheduling

Value engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field

Tools

Sage Timberline Estimating

ConstructConnect

BuildingConnected

Bluebeam

MS suite

CMiC

Procore

Autodesk

ASTA scheduling

Job description

About the role: Preconstruction Manager 1 responsible for leading the preconstruction/estimating process for assigned projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction effort for projects up to $50 million.
• Actively participate in the RFP/RFQ response preparation and interview processes.
• Solicit pricing proposals from subcontractors and vendors.
• Manage projects including estimating of design milestones, value engineering, constructability, schedule review, managing design/build subcontractors, identification and maintenance of long-lead items and communicate accordingly with construction team members.
• Develop and maintain estimating tools.
• Maintain local and national historical estimating data and develop cost trends.
• Perform value engineering and life cycle costing.
• Input and evaluate all costs during the bid analysis process.
• Develop and write all bid packages and subcontractor scopes of work.
• Provide the client with accurate estimates and value engineering.
• Demonstrate proficiency in scheduling complete preconstruction effort including all estimate milestones, durations and identifying long-lead items and other needs.
• Initiate, communicate, and manage the constructability review process during design progression stages.
• Initiate buyout and procurement strategy, identifying scopes/trades necessary to execute on schedule and maintain budget.
• Work collaboratively with project management and field staff to prepare estimates for all stages of design, from conceptual through final construction documents (design/build, guaranteed maximum price and hard bid diversity).
• Manage project hand-off process to ensure project success.
• Organize and clearly communicate responsibilities and deadlines cross-functionally.
• Mentor and conduct monthly check-ins with direct reports.
• Conduct annual performance reviews, make recommendations for promotions/demotions, salary adjustments and career growth of direct reports.
• Oversee and manage preconstruction and operational support when assigned to the project.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years related experience in the construction industry.
• Extensive knowledge of regional market, competition, and industry trends.
• Experience with a variety of building construction types and market segments desired.
• Prior experience as primary preconstruction lead on projects with minimal supervision.
• Prior project management and/or supervision experience specifically around procurement, buyout, and scheduling.
• Proficiency with Sage Timberline Estimating, ConstructConnect, BuildingConnected, Bluebeam, and MS suite.
• Experience with project information management software; CMiC, Procore, Autodesk, and ASTA scheduling experience a plus.
• Candidate must have acceptable motor vehicle record and be able to pass a background check per company policy.
• Current driver’s license valid for the past 12 consecutive months.

Work Environment

This is a full-time in-person role based in our Denver, Colorado office.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Open Paid Leave Program and paid parental leave
• Mileage reimbursement program
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Flexible benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) match
• Competitive compensation, cash bonuses, spot bonuses
• Volunteer Time Off program

Salary: Range of $93,000–$145,000 annually. Salary is commensurate with technical skills and experience.