Senior Estimator | Preconstruction Manager (Residential Construction)

Henderson Scott US; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Henderson Scott US represents a leading residential General Contractor seeking a Senior Estimator / Preconstruction Manager to oversee the preconstruction phase for high-end projects.

The role requires directing bids, pricing and win strategies, while coordinating with design teams and operations to ensure profitability and strong client engagement.

Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in Engineering or Construction Management or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years estimating, project management or supervision experience.
• Knowledge of building construction, materials, systems and trade practices.

Responsibilities

• Leads overall preconstruction process including bids, proposals and budgets.
• Prepares win strategies and presents estimates to support business development.
• Oversees preconstruction teams and ensures accurate takeoffs and pricing.
• Manages client and design team relationships during preconstruction.
• Develops conceptual budgets and reviews project risk with operations.

Skills

Estimating

Project management

Leadership

Construction knowledge

Education

BS or MS in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Timberline Estimating

On-Screen Take-off

Primavera

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the job

My client is a leading residential General Contractor and Construction Management firm throughout the five boroughs. Their projects include ground-up high end condominiums, market-rate rental and hotels.

The Senior Estimator | Preconstruction Manager (Residential Construction) will be responsible for management, supervision, coordination, and successful completion of the project preconstruction phase to achieve the planning objectives with respect to cost, logistics, scheduling, estimating, and subcontracting. The successful Senior Estimator | Preconstruction Manager (Residential Construction) will have a track record of preconstruction/ estimating experience as well as the ability to manage a team.

The Senior Estimator | Preconstruction Manager (Residential Construction) responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Leads overall preconstruction process, resulting in a comprehensive deliverable which includes competitive bids, negotiated proposals, cost estimates, analysis, and budgets.
• Prepares and executes project win strategies by preparing for interviews and leading internal and external presentations of estimates and proposals to support the business development process.
• Oversees project teams and ensures successful execution and completion of preconstruction process.
• Manages relationships with key clients and design team contacts during the preconstruction phase.
• Capable of performing estimating tasks as needed, including self-perform estimating.
• Creates conceptual budgets.
• Partners with operations to review project risk assessment, scoring and completion.
• Reviews project business plan with other stakeholders, such as operations and office leadership, to ensure alignment and profitability.
• Develops and manages departmental and project win strategies. Leverages leads and relationships to enhance business development efforts.
• Oversees final review, development and overall accuracy and completion of takeoffs and internal pricing.
• Assumes an influential leadership role in community and industry relationship building through networking, representing the organization and the preconstruction services function to help promote the interests of the company.
• Collaborates with operations executives to develop business plans and overall business strategies.

Requirements for the Senior Estimator | Preconstruction Manager (Residential Construction)

• BS or MS degree in Engineering or Construction Management or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of estimating experience, project management experience, project supervision experience, or equivalent combination of experience.
• Knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, market conditions and trade practices.
• Proficient in project management software.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software products.
• Knowledge of Timberline Estimating, On-Screen Take-off, and Primavera scheduling software desirable.