Preconstruction Manager (Southern California)

Blach Construction Company; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three weeks of paid vacation (growing to four weeks after five years)

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Cash bonuses based upon performance

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Blach Construction Company is hiring a Preconstruction Manager for their Southern California Region. This full-time position involves overseeing all preconstruction activities and estimating for various projects, including collaboration with owners and design teams.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and experience in project management or estimating. Compensation includes a competitive salary, vacation, and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or architecture with four or more years of experience.
• Demonstrated excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Familiarity with Blach’s core markets: education, housing, institutional, workplace and mixed-use.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preconstruction activities and all levels of estimating.
• Communicate estimates to owners and designers.
• Conduct value engineering and cost studies.
• Prepare Instructions to Bidder's and budget documents.
• Collaborate with Operations teams on subcontractor procurement.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Communication (written and verbal)

Leadership

Estimating software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or architecture

Experience in estimating or project management

Job description

Summary Of Position

This person is responsible for the execution of all preconstruction and estimating activities for Blach's Southern California Region, including collaborative interactions with owners, design teams, and CM/PM teams, and working closely with Blach’s Operations and Self-Perform teams throughout the preconstruction phase.

Immediate Position Available

Immediate

Title

Preconstruction Manager

Reports To

Director, Preconstruction Services

Responsibilities

• Responsible for taking assigned projects strategically through all levels of estimating including Conceptual, Schematic Design, Design Development, and final Construction Drawings, including quantity take-offs, evaluating drawings, specifications, and related documents
• Communicate all estimates in a professional and strategic manner to owners, design teams, cost consultants, etc.
• Perform value engineering and various cost studies for structure, exterior skin, MEP systems, etc.
• Prepare Instructions to Bidder’s (ITB’s) and Trade Contractor budget documents during the preconstruction phase
• Reconcile estimates with cost consultants
• Manage trade contractor communication
• Collaborate with Operations teams on subcontractor procurement, including Bid Package development, scope reviews, post bid interviews, and assembly of the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP)
• Take a leading role in the pursuit of new work, including cost proposals, preconstruction narratives, and interviews for potential projects
• Be highly involved in all preconstruction activities beyond estimating, including constructability, design management, site investigation, early procurement, etc.
• Maintain strong relationships within the AEC community
• Have a strong knowledge and awareness of the factors that affect construction costs
• Have a deep understanding of construction means and methods, sequences, and techniques

Skills / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or architecture and/or four or more years of experience in estimating or project management with Bay Area building contractors who possess a track record of successful project completions and high customer satisfaction
• Must demonstrate excellent customer service
• Experience preferred in Blach’s core markets: education, housing, institutional, workplace and mixed‑use
• Experience with managing preconstruction activities
• Experience in Design‑Build projects a plus
• Must have excellent organizational, communication (both written and verbal) and leadership skills
• Must be able to work both at a detail level and think strategically while managing customer relationships
• Solid computer skills are required, experience with Estimating software preferred

Position Status

Full‑time, regular business hours, exempt

Compensation and Benefits

Blach Construction offers an outstanding compensation package, including a highly competitive base salary, an initial three weeks of paid vacation (growing to four weeks after five years of service), holidays, and sick leave. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with company match, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) retirement benefit, long‑term disability insurance, cash bonuses based upon performance, student loan pay down assistance, paid parental leave, professional development and education assistance, credit union membership, wellness reimbursement, professional affiliations, and many other benefits.

EEO Statement

Blach Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer.