Senior Preconstruction Manager

Description

• Develop trade package, target value delivery, and GMP strategies, assist in the prequalification of trade partners, and lead outreach (including local/small/diverse firms).
• Maintain and develop network of current and past customer and A/E contacts through regular calls, meetings, coffees, dining, etc.
• Conduct all business in accordance with the American Society of Professional Estimators Code of Ethics.
• Collaborate in the qualification of opportunities, preparations of presentations, qualifications, and proposal documents for the division. Participate in project interviews and presentations as required.
• Leverage market intelligence (labor/material trends) to advise teams on buyout timing, alternates, and risk.
• Plan and run the full preconstruction process.
• Develop and estimate General Conditions and Construction Requirements, coordinating with Operations on logistics, staffing, and schedule.
• Build trust with owners, architects, trade partners, and suppliers, through proactive options analysis and clear communication, often as the primary point of contact.
• Monitor construction market data publications and relay to the Division President and business development personnel
• Represent the company at professional, civic and industry events
• Be vigilant of new business opportunities; and work to develop relationships with key contacts
• Coach and develop estimators and preconstruction managers; drive Baldwin & Shell standards, templates, and QA/QC.
• Provide analysis reports for all active preconstruction activities.
• Participate in department meetings as scheduled.
• Assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures for the standardization of divisional estimate information delivery processes for cost presentations.
• Uphold and promote Baldwin & Shell’s Preconstruction & Estimating Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Develop project specific risk registers and ensure risks are properly addressed through the preconstruction process.
• Champion preconstruction software and technology tools and coordinate with VDC.
• Coordinate preconstruction service calendar.
• Develop and lead conceptual and schematic budget development.
• Provide quantity surveys, estimate pricing, electronic and telephonic solicitations, and competitive bid proposal summary management as assigned.
• Lead DD and CD estimates; develop and reconcile cost models with design teams.
• Attend social functions to maintain and elevate awareness of Baldwin & Shell
• Coordinate estimating teams to perform checks between drawings and specifications for discrepancies or omissions and assist when needed.
• Facilitate value analysis and drive value management without eroding scope or quality.
• Follow market trends in construction related areas and utilize relevant information in the development, presentation, and implementation of preconstruction budgets.
• Facilitate constructability and logistics reviews; integrate schedule with cost at each phase.
• Support handoff to Operations with a detailed turnover package (assumptions, buyout plan, risk register).
• Provide management of estimating staff assigned to provide preconstruction services.

Requirements

• Fluency with multiple preconstruction platforms.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Deep quantity takeoff and systems knowledge (MEP, enclosure, structure).
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience executing value analysis to optimize quality and cost.
• Experience with construction management / negotiated, design-build, and hard bid projects.
• Have 10-15 years of experience in Commercial Construction Estimating, Preconstruction or related project management experience with increasing leadership and proven success with GMP development. Approximately half of this time should have been spent in senior estimator, preconstruction manager, or similar leadership roles.
• Must possess strong documentation, organizational and time management skills and the ability to perform under pressure.
• Experience with WinEst, On-Screen Takeoff, BlueBeam Revu, or other preconstruction technology platforms.
• Demonstrated proficiency with developing early general conditions and general requirements estimates.
• Executive-level client presence, strong writing/presentation, crisp decision-making, and collaborative leadership.
• Must possess strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Comfort across K-12/higher ed, healthcare, civic, and commercial work
• Professional certifications or credentials (i.e. LEEP AD, DBIA, CPE, etc.).

Benefits

• Pet insurance
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement with matching funds
• 8 Paid holidays
• Highly competitive compensation
• Vacation accrual
• Company stock purchase option
• Excellent work environment
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Short-term disability

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance