Preconstruction Manager | Estimator

Michael Page; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Minneapolis is seeking a Preconstruction Manager | Estimator to oversee the planning and execution of commercial projects. The role involves collaboration across teams to ensure accurate budgeting and timeline goals are met, with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Strong yearly bonus

Vehicle allowance

Hybrid work flexibility

Competitive employer 401k match

Fully employer-paid health, vision, and dental insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in project management or estimating.
• Ability to read and understand construction plans and specifications.
• Ground up project knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preconstruction phase of construction projects.
• Prepare estimates and collaborate with architects and engineers.
• Participate in bid strategy and prepare conceptual estimates.

Skills

Understanding of construction specifications

Leadership in project management

Ability to work in a team environment

Education

5+ years in estimating or project management

Tools

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Sage

MS Project

Job description

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Base pay range

$110,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

The Preconstruction Manager will be responsible for leading the preconstruction phase of commercial / mixed use construction projects, ensuring that all aspects of the project are meticulously planned and executed. This role involves collaborating with architects, engineers, and clients to develop project estimates, schedules, and logistical plans that meet both budgetary and timeline goals. They will be tasked with doing some Project Management as needed.

Our client is one of the most well known names in Minneapolis and across the region. They are known around the industry for their outstanding company culture and how they treat their people. They specialize in the Commercial and Federal space and are in need of an experienced Commercial Estimator to join their growing team.

Description

• Review specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, bid strategy, and marketing presentations as requested.
• Prepare estimates by calculating complete takeoff of certain sections and reviewing vendor quotations.
• Review and incorporate historical data from prior projects as required.
• Interface with Owner, A/E and /or subcontractors to provide accurate cost estimates.
• Prepare conceptual estimates as needed by our clients
• Participate in plan review and estimating reviews for prospective projects.
• Understanding of construction specifications and blueprint reading.
• Responsible for soliciting subcontractors/suppliers to ensure proper coverage.
• Utilize and complete the subcontractor pre-qualification.
• Identify and distribute documents to interested bidders.
• Leadership during the design process through a design-assist process, value engineering opportunities, alternates and material replacements, new techniques/ideas/products, and subcontractor relationships.
• Lead efforts to secure long lead subcontractors and materials
• Work with Cities and Municipalities to identify and procure required permits.

Profile

• 5+ year(s) experience in the estimating or project management field.
• Ability to read and understand construction plans and specifications.
• Ground up project knowledge and experience preferred
• Proficient in Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Sage, MS Project
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Quantity takeoff and cost estimate experience

Job Offer

• Strong yearly bonus
• Vehicle allowance
• Hybrid work flexibilty
• Competitive employer 401k match
• Fully employer-paid health, vision, and dental insurance

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management

• Industries

  Construction

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