Preconstruction Manager - Residential

Ridgemont Resources, Inc.; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Ridgemont Resources, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Preconstruction Manager to lead estimating and preconstruction efforts for large multi-family residential, apartment, and senior housing projects in Columbus, OH.

The role manages the entire estimation process, builds critical industry relationships, and presents cost strategies to clients. Key responsibilities include taking ownership of detailed estimates, value engineering ideas with costs, subcontractor bid analysis, and early project

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of experience specifically in large multi-family residential estimating.
• Deep understanding of current market pricing and unit pricing.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with owners, architects, and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead, create, and finalize comprehensive project estimates.
• Perform value engineering research and develop cost-saving ideas with associated costs.
• Build qualified subcontractor bid lists and analyze submitted bids and scopes.
• Develop preliminary preconstruction schedules and determine staffing and general condition requirements.
• Complete detailed On-Screen Takeoffs.
• Prepare professional presentation documents and clearly present cost information to clients.
• Review, analyze, and correct estimates prepared by other team members.

Job description

Preconstruction Manager - Residential

Location: Columbus, OH (Relocation assistance available)

Compensation: $130,000 - $160,000 + bonuses (Commensurate with experience; open to discussion)

Role Overview

We are seeking a seasoned Preconstruction Manager to lead estimating and preconstruction efforts for large multi-family residential, apartment, and senior housing projects. In this role, you will manage the entire estimation process, build critical industry relationships, and present cost strategies directly to clients.

Core Responsibilities

• Complete Estimating: Lead, create, and finalize comprehensive project estimates.
• Value Engineering: Research specified materials, source alternatives, and develop value engineering ideas with associated costs.
• Bidding & Procurement: Build qualified subcontractor bid lists, proactively call subcontractors to secure bids, and analyze submitted bids and scopes.
• Project Planning: Develop preliminary preconstruction schedules and determine project staffing and general condition requirements.
• Takeoffs: Complete detailed On-Screen Takeoffs.
• Client Presentations: Prepare professional presentation documents and clearly present cost information to clients.
• Quality Control: Review, analyze, and correct estimates prepared by other team members.

Qualifications & Experience

• Industry Experience: 5 to 10 years of experience specifically in large multi-family residential, apartments, HUD, OFHA, and senior housing estimating.
• Market Knowledge: Deep understanding of current market pricing and unit pricing.
• Relationship Building: Proven ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with owners, architects, and subcontractors.