Senior Preconstruction Manager - Estimating & Design Lead

Opitz Bürotechnik; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Preconstruction Manager at Hoar oversees the entire preconstruction process from concept through design and contractor selection, guiding projects to stay within budget and schedule. Travel up to 15% may be required as part of coordinating with Owners, architects, engineers and clients.

Responsibilities include ensuring accuracy of estimates and drawings, maintaining estimating records, and leading design/preconstruction meetings to align with project goals and timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Building Science, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field.
• 5-7 years of experience within a Pre-construction/Estimating environment on large commercial or industrial projects.
• Advanced knowledge of construction cost estimating, conceptual budgeting, and scheduling.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Valid Driver's License Required.
• LEED AP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the accuracy and quality of estimates, drawing reviews, specification reviews and all other construction documents.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with client/owner, architect/engineer, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Maintain current estimating records and unit prices
• Collaborate with Project Manager in general contractor/subcontractor proposal evaluation.
• Prepare the preliminary, schematic, design development and construction estimates during pre-construction, monitor design development for potential problem areas or cost over-runs as well as participate in value engineering process.
• Participate in preparation of the construction schedule for preconstruction purposes.
• Support Business Development and actively participate in business related community activities and networking events both during and after work hours.
• Take lead role in scheduling, planning, conducting, and facilitating design / preconstruction meetings with Owners and design team.

Skills

Budgeting

Cost Estimating

Scheduling

Stakeholder management

LEED AP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Building Science, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Preconstruction Manager at Hoar oversees the entire preconstruction process from concept through design and contractor selection, guiding projects to stay within budget and schedule. Travel up to 15% may be required as part of coordinating with Owners, architects, engineers and clients.

Responsibilities include ensuring accuracy of estimates and drawings, maintaining estimating records, and leading design/preconstruction meetings to align with project goals and timelines.