Strategic Preconstruction Manager & Estimating Lead

Layton Construction

Los Angeles (CA)

On-site

USD 175,000 - 225,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) retirement plan with employer-m

Life & AD&D Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Short-term Disability Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Home & Auto Insurance

Family Support

Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transporta

Paid time off

Time Away Benefits

Paid Holidays

Group Legal

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Layton Construction seeks a Preconstruction Manager in Los Angeles to lead SBU pre-construction activities, estimating, and planning support. You will supervise Estimating and Business Development staff and coordinate with executives and clients to deliver cost-effective, on-time outcomes.

The position requires a BS in a related field and 5+ years of construction experience, with strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

Qualifications

BS in Construction Management, Marketing and/or Communication or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Five years construction-related experience.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and government regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and/or the general public.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Proficient personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.
Prioritize, organize and delegate assignments.
Experience with CMiC preferred.
Knowledge of estimating software preferred.

Responsibilities

Champions The Layton Way by delivering predictable outcomes for internal teams, external teams, and customers.
Ensure Constructing with Integrity is delivered by working with honesty, unity, safety, and quality of work.
Provide leadership for estimating and planning support personnel.
Monitor project budgeting and buy-out processes to ensure reliable information is available for estimates.
Facilitate communication of cost history to ensure on-going evaluation of pricing information for better cost modeling and estimating.
Monitor planning support processes to ensure efficient and effective use of resources.
Interface with marketing to ensure consideration of all relevant information, issues, and brand name recognition.
Assist in the evaluation, planning and execution of new scope of services and profit centers.
Monitor productivity and cost control on SBU projects.
Attend project review meetings and facilitate solutions to budget problems as required.
Plan and implement training for SBU estimators and business development professionals.
Identify and procure profitable projects by overseeing all business development activities, including customer relationships, networking, performing public relations activities, maintaining client database and executing the client matrices.
Oversee all sales activities, including identifying and pre-qualifying leads, working on procurement strategies, developing proposals, responding to RFQ's, SOQ's and RFP's.
Establish goals, procedures, systems and tools used to accomplish sales/marketing tasks for the SBU.
Commit the company in the project procurement process with respect to SBU projects.
This position supervises Estimating and Business Development activities and personnel and therefore takes on the successes and failures of the team.
Employee will work with the Business Unit Executives, Estimating and Planning Support Personnel, and clients.
Other related duties as assigned.