Preconstruction Manager / Estimator

Jimmy Jazz; Leawood (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell is seeking a Preconstruction Manager in Leawood, KS to support project teams through budgeting, estimating, scheduling, and design management. You will collaborate with clients, vendors, and design teams to craft accurate bids and strategic cost analyses.

The role requires a four-year Construction Engineering or Construction Management degree (or equivalent) and 5+ years of estimating experience, with strong negotiation and communication skills to drive cost efficiency and timely

Qualifications

• Four year Construction Engineering or Construction Management degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years construction estimating experience required.
• Strong negotiation, team building, problem solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supports project teams throughout the preconstruction process including budgeting, estimating, scheduling, value analysis and design management.
• Assists in project pursuit, strategies and techniques.
• Prepares bid schedules to determine project costs.
• Works closely with design team during development to control costs.
• Provides cost opinion support and negotiates contracts and change orders.
• Updates and maintains estimating systems.

Skills

Budgeting

Estimating

Scheduling

Cost analysis

Negotiation

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

• Location 11400 Tomahawk Creek Parkway,Suite 230,Leawood, KS, 66211,United States
• Employee Type FT Exempt

Description

Russell is a professional services firm providing construction and development services across the Midwest. Since its inception in 1983, Russell’s culture promotes a collaborative work environment that strives to exceed our clients’ expectations and provide life-time career opportunities for our professionals.

Headquartered in Davenport, Iowa, with offices in St. Louis and Springfield, Missouri and Leawood, Kansas, Russell has delivered more than $7 billion in projects across 34 states. We remain a market leader in our core markets, including new construction and complex additions and renovations.

At Russell, we are creating more than a project - we are building great people, relationships, and communities.

Life at Russell

The number one response we receive when we ask our team members what they like about Russell is the culture. Russell team members describe working here as being more flexible than any place they’ve ever worked. They feel supported and support each other. They have fun. They are empowered to get their work done how they see fit. And most of all, they know they can continue their careers here because of the rich development tools available to them. Life at Russell is full of opportunities.

How You’ll Contribute

As Preconstruction Manager, you will help us reach our strategic growth goals by supporting project teams throughout the preconstruction process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports project teams throughout the preconstruction process including budgeting, estimating, scheduling, value analysis and design management for all types of delivery methods.
• Assists in project pursuit, strategies and techniques.
• Prepares bid schedules to determine project costs.
• Works closely with design team during development to control project costs.
• Provides technical support in negotiating contracts and change orders.
• Consults with clients, vendors, project team, construction foreman to discuss and formulate estimates.
• Reviews construction documents and understands scope of work to bid.
• Reviews final estimate packages to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to formal quotation.
• Assists marketing/business development team by providing cost opinion support as needed.
• Updates and maintains estimating system.

Requirements

Requirements: Four year Construction Engineering or Construction Management degree or equivalent experience plus 5 years or more construction estimating experience required. Mechanical and electrical estimating experience a plus. Effective negotiation, team building, problem solving, mathematical and analytical skills required. Must possess exceptional organization skills and keen attention to detail, deadlines and accuracy. Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills. Strong conceptual estimating capabilities. Ability to coordinate activities on 'bid day'. Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License in good standing.