Senior Preconstruction Estimator Lead

Jobot; Virginia Beach (VA); Vor Ort; USD 95.000 - 155.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive Pay + Paid Holidays

Outstanding Benefits Package

Profit‑Sharing Program

Award‑Winning Safety Programs

Training + Continuing Education

Career Growth + Advancement

Zusammenfassung

Jobot is seeking a Preconstruction Manager in Virginia Beach, VA, to lead estimating and preconstruction efforts from scope through final bid. You will manage a team of estimators, develop detailed and conceptual cost estimates, and guide bid strategy with Owners, Architects, and subcontractors.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of construction estimating experience, strong plan/spec reading, and proficiency with Excel, MS Project, and take-off software.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 5+ years of construction estimating experience, with significant experience handling complex construction estimates and bids.
• Experience managing or leading Estimators and/or preconstruction team members.
• Strong background in reviewing construction plans, specifications, drawings, and other project documents to determine scope.
• Experience developing complete construction cost estimates and bids.
• Strong background in conceptual estimating, including developing estimates from incomplete information.
• Experience with design‑build projects, including refining project scope and pricing.
• Experience developing project costs for equipment, supervision, labor, materials, and subcontracted work.
• Experience with bid‑day estimating and making adjustments throughout the estimating process.
• Experience developing and maintaining subcontractor and supplier relationships.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Proficiency with On‑Screen Take‑Off or comparable takeoff software.
• Proven ability to visualize two‑dimensional construction drawings in three dimensions.
• Strong mathematical and analytical abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities in a deadline‑driven environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead meetings and effectively present information to Owners, Architects, and project stakeholders.

Aufgaben

• Determine the complete scope and cost requirements for construction projects.
• Manage Estimators and/or preconstruction team members.
• Collaborate with the preconstruction team to establish project scope.
• Review and interpret construction plans, specifications, drawings, and related documents.
• Develop and maintain overall construction cost estimates and bids.
• Collaborate with internal team members to develop presentations and proposals.
• Review design options and recommend solutions based on cost, engineering quality, and material availability.
• Collaborate with project teams to develop project schedules and associated equipment, supervision, and labor costs.
• Adjust estimates on bid day and throughout the estimating process as needed.
• Manage multiple variables and competing priorities to ensure proposals remain on track.
• Lead design‑build teams in refining project scope and pricing.
• Develop conceptual estimates from incomplete project information.
• Lead teams through bid opportunities.
• Lead meetings with Owners and Architects and provide accurate, timely information.
• Develop and maintain subcontractor and supplier relationships.
• Participate in local, state, and national estimating organizations when requested.
• Comply with applicable safety programs, OSHA guidelines, company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Promote safety, quality, integrity, and professionalism throughout the project.
• Perform additional assignments as directed by management or required for successful project completion.

Kenntnisse

Estimating leadership

Project coordination

Microsoft Excel

On‑Screen Take‑Off

Bid strategy

Communication

Leadership

Microsoft Project

PowerPoint

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

On‑Screen Take‑Off

Word

PowerPoint

Jobbeschreibung

Jobot is seeking a Preconstruction Manager in Virginia Beach, VA, to lead estimating and preconstruction efforts from scope through final bid. You will manage a team of estimators, develop detailed and conceptual cost estimates, and guide bid strategy with Owners, Architects, and subcontractors.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of construction estimating experience, strong plan/spec reading, and proficiency with Excel, MS Project, and take-off software.