Pre-Construction Project Manager - Transportation

Overview

Lead preconstruction estimating and risk management for large transportation projects.

Key Responsibilities

• cost estimating
• bid management
• risk analysis
• vendor selection
• team leadership
• project coordination

Tasks

-Organize estimating team to review plans and specifications, make estimate assignments, and execute overall strategy for winning the bid. -Lead, develop, and mentor other team members and junior estimators. Participates in talent management activities, such as coaching and performance reviews of others. -Active participant in reviewing the work of the entire estimating team for compliance with the plans, specifications, and jobsite conditions. -Buy-out projects with ultimate responsibility for budgeting and all subcontracts and purchase orders. -May use telephone, computer system, email, or other electronic devices on a limited basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors -Critically analyze bid documents and understand risk and opportunities and articulate those to management. -Manage the delivery of preconstruction services for projects, providing input, coordination, and problem solving value at all stages of design development. -May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis -Obtains review and input information from contracts, legal, taxes, insurance, human resources and other support groups. -Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/work day. -Conducts bid review meeting with the Division Management to confirm cost, finalize bid, and markup/price work. -Will interact with people frequently during a shift/work day -Select subcontractors and vendors team and closeout the bid. Understand escalation trends for labor and materials. -Will lift, push or pull objects on an occasional basis -Responsibility for the preparation of accurate and timely estimates on large transportation project bids from start to finish, the lead estimator leads and directs the entire estimating. -Develop and maintain successful subcontractor relations. Participate in subcontractor outreach and other Good Faith Efforts that encourage minority participation. -Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis -Occasionally will climb stairs, ladders, etc. -Estimate General Conditions and one or more self-perform disciplines. -Define contract risk and establish contract cost exposure and probability due to the identified risk. Propose potential risk mitigation measures and/or recommend reasonable contract contingency.

Requirements

• p6
• hcss
• estimating
• engineering degree
• 10+ years
• microsoft office

What You Bring

-May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis -Experience leading estimates in a Joint Venture environment including writing & following Joint Venture instructions, collaborating with Joint Venture partners, and conducting reviews. -Experience working on large, complex transportation and heavy highway projects exceeding 100 million dollars. -Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures -Proficient in the use of an Enterprise Project Management Systems. -Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.) -Proficient in the use of P6 and demonstrates skill in Critical Path Scheduling -Has a strong working knowledge of large construction company cost structures (overheads, G&A, fees, insurances). -Four ‐ year engineering degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience. -Thorough understanding of entire project phasing and scope on complex projects with earthwork, structures, paving, and underground work. -A strong design bid build estimating background is necessary. Personnel will develop alternative project delivery experience (P3s, Design Build, CM/GC, and CMAR). -Expert level HCSS knowledge including project specific input of labor rates, equipment rates, insurance, bonding, and taxes. -Proficient in the use of commonly used industry estimating software programs. -Ten or more years of experience in an estimating role. -Successful history executing projects as the prime point of contact with minimal oversight for project teams. Preconstruction Project Manager I: projects valued to $50M. Preconstruction Project Manager II: projects valued in excess of $50M -Ideal candidates will have project experience in one or more key market sectors identified by the business unit. -Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs.

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About Sundt Construction

-Specializes in a broad range of projects, from buildings to infrastructure and energy. -Handles large-scale and complex projects with financial stability and growth. -Notable projects include transportation infrastructure, energy facilities, and high-rise buildings. -Strong presence in both private and public sector construction, focusing on innovation and efficiency. -Diverse portfolio includes significant work in industrial, commercial, and residential sectors. -Excels in delivering challenging projects on time and within budget, building long-term client relationships.

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