Senior Preconstruction Lead

Baker Construction; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Construction is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to lead cost estimation, bid development, and preconstruction activities. You will work across estimating, marketing, business development, scheduling, contracts, and operations to prepare competitive bids.

You will monitor the construction marketplace, determine costs, and guide the bidding process while aligning proposals with company standards and client needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years’ related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Line and Grade experience
• ACI Finisher Technician
• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft software programs such as Word and Excel
• Vista, Timberline, and P6 preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintains relationships with existing clients and monitors level of customer satisfaction
• Continues prospecting activities with existing clients
• Develops and nurtures business relationships with targeted prospective clients
• Develops and submits customized proposals to address targeted opportunities
• Maintains communications with corporate
• Assists with negotiating business agreements into closed sales
• Ensures consistency between proposals and final contractual agreements
• Delivers, defines, and discusses the project and contracted agreements with operations and administration
• Collaborates with the estimators to ensure a complete estimate, including assembling quantities, creating baseline job duration, determining special equipment, applying best value vendors, identifying bid targets, and preparing bid forms
• Communicates with clients during bid process to ensure appropriate positioning
• Supervises, trains, evaluates, and develops direct reports to maximize performance
• Addresses complaints appropriately
• Provides guidance, coaching, and support to direct reports, ensuring training aligns with career development plans
• Develops career development plans, promotions, and progress reviews
• Ensures appropriate compensation, and coordinates HR training on compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree and 8 years’ related experience

Tools

Vista

Timberline

P6

Job description

Baker Construction is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to lead cost estimation, bid development, and preconstruction activities. You will work across estimating, marketing, business development, scheduling, contracts, and operations to prepare competitive bids.

You will monitor the construction marketplace, determine costs, and guide the bidding process while aligning proposals with company standards and client needs.