Preconstruction & Estimating Manager

Description

• Assist with project management task on an as needed basis.
• Identify project opportunities that fit the Company’s market, attend pre-bid meetings, pre-construction meetings, and weekly coordination meetings with subcontractors, owners, engineers and consultants as required.
• Prepare bid submittals, proposals and qualification responses for both public and private projects.
• Review project plans and specifications to firmly understand project scope, contractor requirements and develop a preliminary schedule with proposed means and methods.
• Oversee estimating staff, including delegation of tasks and work product oversight.
• Assist in project setup after award, working with the project management staff to develop a detailed master CPM schedule, logistics and safety plans.
• Determine methods of construction, manpower levels, material quantities, equipment, temporary power sources, work schedules and document actual hours worked.
• Determine site logistics for site access, temporary roads, fencing, etc. and arrange temporary services, primary surveying and horizontal control.
• Identify talent needs, interview and help make employment decisions on site crews.
• Provide leadership, establish and maintain an effective working relationship with internal and external partners.
• Responsible for managing projects from the proposal/estimating phase through construction start.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates in conjunction with the estimating team. Must be able to present projects and proposed estimates to executive management clearly and succinctly.

Requirements

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa currently or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

Dietzler Construction is looking for an experienced Preconstruction and Estimating Manager with significant past experience in heavy civil construction projects focused on structural concrete work and/or water control structures. This position can be based out of Dietzler’s Denver or Berthoud, Colorado offices and will report to the Vice President of Construction.

• Ability to read and comprehend design drawings for heavy civil projects, contracts, purchase agreements, specifications, contract details for the project, coordinating subcontractor and supplier scope.
• Past experience managing heavy civil projects, costs and budget.
• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction technology, equipment, and methods; craft agreements, jurisdiction, and negotiations; engineering, cost control schedules, and safety.
• Must be able to identify project risks, flag them for executive management and discuss risk management solutions.
• Intermediate knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw solid conclusions.
• Supervision and/or craft supervision experience on heavy civil construction projects, may be considered.
• 3-8 years of civil construction management or estimating experience, preferably on structures, earthwork, wet utilities, bridge and dam construction.
• Strong understanding of construction means, methods, and reasonable production rates.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and supervisory skills, including existing relationships with vendors and customers in the industry and region.
• Four-year construction management/engineering degree or equivalent.

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match
• Generous health insurance, including medical, dental and vision options
• Paid time off benefits
• Highly competitive pay
• $120K-$160K/yr DOE
• Company vehicle

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance