Senior Preconstruction Manager

• Participate in and often lead the preparation and presentation of cost/budget information to the customer/owner.
• Executing accurate, detailed and complete conceptual, preliminary, contract, and final estimates.
• Make subcontractor award recommendations to clients and negotiate subcontractors with trade partners.
• Work independently and/or as part of a team to develop construction budgets based on conceptual plans, schematic drawings, design development drawings, or full construction documents.
• Perform constructability reviews with architects, structural engineers, and MEP engineers to effectively analyze cost risk of building as well as perform detailed value engineering studies to mitigate cost and budget exposure.
• Effectively prepare, track, and communicate construction contingencies and allowances with client.
• Review plans and prepare recommendations and pricing as it relates to supervision, project management, safety, logistics, staging, general conditions, special conditions, and jobsite requirement costs of a particular project.

• Thorough working knowledge of all phases of design and construction.
• Project experience should include projects of values greater than $10 million. Conceptual to construction documents.
• Ability to assemble a compete presentation-worthy estimate package that clearly communicates project cost.
• Ability to prepare detailed estimates and, as the design evolves, develop variance summaries between estimates and value engineering studies throughout.
• Must be aggressive in finding innovative solutions to complex issues as they arise related to cost, lead-times, trade partners, and/or specified products or materials.
• Ability to look beyond the information that has been given, to ask the right questions and work to provide a complete project cost evaluation.
• Bachelor’s Degree in construction management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field. Preferred, but not required.
• Must have experience with the bidding process: soliciting bids, communicating with the bidders, evaluating subcontractor proposals, bid-leveling, scope review, etc.
• Highly organized, efficient, detail oriented and accurate.
• 10 years of industry experience in various construction types and systems.
• Experience with successfully preparing persuasive preconstruction proposals and responding to RFPs.
• Ability to engage and develop business with new and existing customers and act as a relationship manager to serve the needs of the client and protect the interests of Martin Horn.
• Strong leadership, communication, and negotiating skills.
• Creative and innovative approaches and solutions on a project-by-project basis.
• Detailed knowledge of the construction disciplines, including but not limited to: concrete, masonry, steel, wood frame, MEP systems, and interior/exterior finishes.
• Must be familiar with reviewing construction contracts and identifying key insurance and damages clauses.
• Ability to prepare detailed instructions to bidders, trade specific clarifications and comprehensive bid packages.
• Ability to lead and facilitate value engineering sessions with the project and design team.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, take-off software (On-Screen Takeoff or similar), BIM tools, (Revit, Navisworks, SketchUp, or similar), project management software (CMiC, Vista, ProjectSight, Procore, or similar), and scheduling software (MS Project, Asta, or similar).
• Familiarity with construction industry standards and regulations.
• Ability to work collaboratively and establish a relationship built on trust with clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors and other stakeholders.

As for employee perks, we offer tickets to local live music performances and sporting events, appreciate the importance of work-life balance, and provide unlimited paid time off, trusting our employees to manage their time responsibly while delivering quality work. Overall, our company culture is characterized by a strong sense of community, trust, collaboration, and a commitment to personal and professional growth.

We strongly believe in continuous learning and professional growth, supporting employees' educational pursuits, and providing time off for personal development. We also invest in top technology and resources to equip our employees for success.

We offer a competitive salary based on experience, $130,000+/year. Advancement opportunities are available for top performers.

What sets us apart is our emphasis on the value of family and creating a supportive environment. We ensure that employees are paid well and have the flexibility to balance work and personal life. It just so happens to also work out that we genuinely enjoy spending time together. We foster a collaborative atmosphere where everyone's input and ideas are valued, and we work together as a unified team towards shared goals.

• Career and personal development education and training
• Life & Disability Insurance
• 401K and HSA with match
• Full benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance.
• Responsible Paid Annual Leave
• Company Phone or Stipend
• Tickets to events, including UVA athletics, performances at the John Paul Jones Arena and Ting Pavilion, and Monticello
• Off-site social events
• Business organization memberships, dues & fees
• Company Gym (24/7 access)
• Vehicle Allowance
• Stocked office kitchen (beverages and snacks)