Senior Preconstruction Manager- Estimator

Bobbitt Group; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop provided

Cell phone allowance

Flexible PTO

Wellness program

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) + ESOP

Job summary

The Bobbitt Group is seeking a Senior Preconstruction Manager - Estimator to lead the day-to-day delivery of preconstruction services, including feasibility studies, budgeting from design through bidding, and value engineering. This role also helps secure new business through client interviews and industry engagement.

You will mentor the preconstruction and estimating team, collaborate with owners, designers, and subcontractors, and drive competitive, accurate proposals to win projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field.
• 5+ years of preconstruction/estimating experience in commercial/industrial construction.
• Proven ability to develop accurate GMP/bid estimates.
• Strong leadership and mentorship capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction services from feasibility through final bidding.
• Prepare and analyze pricing with market data and subcontractor input.
• Coordinate with owners, design team, and operations to move projects to construction.
• Present proposals to clients and participate in interviews to win work.
• Mentor and develop the preconstruction and estimating team.

Skills

Leadership

Estimating

Client presentations

Microsoft Excel

On Screen Takeoff

Bluebeam PDF

Industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

On Screen Takeoff

Bluebeam

Excel

Adobe PDF

Job description

Brief Description

The Bobbitt Group is a 100% Employee-Owned commercial and industrial general contractor building in the Carolinas. With a rich history spanning 80 years, we have a strong reputation for quality, commitment, and integrity.

Summary

The Bobbitt Group is a 100% Employee-Owned commercial and industrial general contractor building in the Carolinas. With a rich history spanning 80 years, we have a strong reputation for quality, commitment, and integrity.

Role

Building on that foundation, we have a unique opportunity for a Senior Preconstruction Manager - Estimator to lead the day-to-day delivery of our full suite of preconstruction services. That includes feasibility studies, budget estimates from conceptual design through final bidding, comparative studies, and value engineering, along with presenting that work to our clients. This role also helps secure new business through involvement in industry organizations and the project interview process. We are seeking someone who can help develop our Employee-Owners to communicate effectively with each other and our clients, leveraging the following core principles:

• DELIVER positive energy, performance, and forge alignment among all stakeholders.
• STRENGTHEN our commitment to innovation and technology through tools that bring efficiency to construction.
• EXTEND our brand and reinforce the Bobbitt legacy across our communities.
• IMPRESS by going above and beyond (even when nobody is watching).
• WOW employees and customers with unique experiences and special memories.
• SIMPLIFY our processes and procedures, ensuring consistency in all that we do.
• WELCOME different patterns of thought, background, and diversity within the company.

The ideal candidate will create differentiators in the marketplace, have a fire in their belly to drive Bobbitt forward, and exhibit humility and thankfulness in all that they do. Everything matters!

Roles & Responsibilities

• Perform and provide complete preconstruction services to our clients and operations team with minimal oversight.
• Prepare and analyze pricing proposals that account for current market and regional conditions, historical data, material escalation, internal estimates, and subcontractor input to provide complete and accurate estimates to our clients.
• Participate in the design and preconstruction phase with all stakeholders, including owners, design team, consultants, and Bobbitt operations, to move each project into the construction phase.
• Participate in and/or lead client presentations and interviews, including strategic preparation.
• Manage and delegate responsibilities across multiple projects and deadlines.
• Manage, coach, train, and mentor members of the preconstruction and estimating team.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external teams that include people of various backgrounds and styles.
• Build and sustain existing client relationships and develop new ones.
• Be proactive in fostering positive relationships with subcontractors and vendors.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Estimate accuracy: GMP and bid estimates land within 3% of final buyout cost
• 100% of estimates and proposals delivered complete and on or before deadline
• Pursuit and interview win rate tracked against annual preconstruction targets
• Value engineering savings identified and accepted by clients on each project
• No significant scope gaps or budget busts found after handoff to operations
• Junior preconstruction team members show measurable growth and need less oversight

Required Knowledge, Experience & Competencies

• Software proficiency: Microsoft Office Suite with a high level of proficiency in Excel; On Screen Takeoff (OST) or similar digital takeoff software; Adobe or Bluebeam PDF software.
• Leadership: carries oneself as a leader and knowledge holder of the project; facilitates the decision-making process.
• Positive attitude: demonstrates passion for construction and our industry.
• Self-motivated and proactive: takes initiative and seeks responsibility.
• Integrity: behaves consistently with The Bobbitt Way.
• Self-development: seeks continuous improvement of knowledge and abilities.
• Production consistency: recognizes and appreciates quality and adheres to company standards.
• Adaptable: flexible with the ever-changing world of technology, design, means, and methods, and can “roll with the punches” the construction world produces.
• Time management: knows which tasks matter most, what needs to be solved immediately, and what can wait; able to multitask effectively.
• Respectful: punctual, engaged, focused, and respectful of others.
• Resilient: adapts well in the face of multiple and sometimes shifting priorities and deadlines.
• Analytical: a capable problem solver, optimizer, and critical thinker.
• Fully understands all building systems and opportunities to control or reduce costs.
• Understands construction drawings and specifications and identifies missing elements to provide complete proposals.
• Understands project scheduling, phasing, and logistical planning.
• Understands geotechnical reports.
• Understands LEED requirements.

Preferred Knowledge, Experience & Competencies

• Coaching and mentorship skills
• OSHA 30
• Bilingual

Supervisory Requirements

Direct supervision of some junior preconstruction team members may be an option after 90 days and will be revisited at that time.

Work Format

This position requires team collaboration and presence at in-person meetings and is best suited to a traditional work schedule. Occasional remote work is acceptable.

Travel Requirements

• Occasional travel (10 to 15%) to meetings, events, site visits, and client meetings within a 150-mile radius of the office, including the Triad and Wilmington
• Occasional travel to various job site locations as needed for site visits or milestone events

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to see well (naturally or with correction)

This job description covers the principal duties/responsibilities of the role. It should not be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day to day.

For this role, Bobbitt offers an attractive total compensation package including excellent benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus opportunity
• Provided laptop computer, and cell phone allowance
• Flexible paid time off and holidays
• Wellness program and mental health resources
• Health PPO, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Flexible Dependent Care Accounts
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan; Bobbitt is 100% Employee Owned

The Bobbitt Group is a 100% Employee-Owned commercial and industrial general contractor building in the Carolinas. With a rich history spanning 80 years, we have a strong reputation for quality, commitment, and integrity

Bobbitt is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment and is proud to provide fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job-related requirements.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by calling [phone] or sending an email to [e-mail]. Bobbitt provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability to enable them to effectively participate in the application process, as required by law.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the US. We participate in E-Verify. Information from all employees’ Form I-9 is used to confirm work authorization.