Lead Estimator/Preconstruction Manager

Description

• Present cost estimates in alignment with customer proposals, considering general and special conditions.
• Cultivate relationships with Subcontractors, Vendors, and Suppliers.
• Utilize relevant company and industry historical data for precise pricing estimates.
• Generate project bid status reports, ensuring compliance with specifications, contract Statements of Work, and Bid Invitations.
• Attend on-site pre-bid/proposal conferences and site visits.
• Prepare detailed and accurate estimates for material, labor, equipment, subcontracts, and construction facilities.
• Review Company projects and estimates for accuracy verification.
• Craft scope specifications and requirements, input project schedules, perform quantity takeoffs and create cost summary sheets.
• Transmit bid invitations efficiently through Building Connected.
• Develop and review subcontractors' scope of work, accepting, reviewing, and analyzing their quotes for optimal value.
• Build and maintain relationships by engaging business leaders to establish credibility, solve problems, build consensus, and achieve objectives.
• Maintain an accurate and current database with cost codes for historical data.

Requirements

• Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant construction estimating experience of projects ranging from $500,000 to $100 million.
• Strong leadership, diplomatic, and motivational skills, capable of leading a team.
• Proficiency in BlueBeam and Excel.
• Solid organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of the DFW market is mandatory.
• Proactively driven and decisive, demonstrating flexibility in the face of change and competing demands.
• Diverse commercial project type experience is a must (i.e. tilt-wall, light industrial, high-rise multifamily, wood frame hospitality, healthcare, retail, or multi-story self-storage experience preferred)
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Experience in mission critical and data center
• Advanced project estimator skills, including performing engineering calculations and effective communication with Application Engineers, Product Managers, Project Managers, Engineering, and Vendors.
• Strong multitasking ability, prioritizing tasks and working well under pressure to meet established deadlines.
• Ability to read, understand, and organize construction plans and specifications.
• Capability to work independently with minimal structure, exercising sound judgment.
• Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment, showcasing teamwork, innovation, and excellence.
• Excellent leadership, communication (written, verbal, and presentation), and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance