Preconstruction Manager

Preconstruction is responsible for participating in estimating and preconstruction efforts with the goal of securing profitable new work, mitigating risk, and strengthening client relationships.

• Assist in the production of General Conditions estimates.
• Help manage the lead sheet on bid days including global risk analysis of all trades and provide recommendation to Supervisor on final bid price.
• Participate in bid pursuits or preconstruction assignments as established by the leader. Tasks include but are not limited to; reading and interpreting plans and specifications, performing quantity surveys, producing conceptual and detailed estimates, producing scopes of work, creating bid lists, analyzing sub bids, producing bid clarifications, and value engineering.
• Take responsibility for management of one or more core estimating elements including but not limited to the vendor list, the internal price book, the supplier list, the bid board.
• Maintain a knowledge of the local subcontractor market including the specific capabilities, strengths, weaknesses, and reputation of subcontractors across all trades. Use informed judgment in the invitation of subs to bid or use of subcontractors’ prices in estimates.
• Develop new and maintain and strengthen existing business relationships with Owners, Architect/Engineers, Construction Managers and Subcontractors as necessary to ensure future business opportunities.
• Help enforce presentation standards and conventions, document storage, naming, and organization standards and conventions.
• Propose project durations with the assistance of the company’s scheduling resources.
• Actively participate in industry organizations; represent the Company at networking functions, career fairs, trade shows, etc.
• Assist in securing new work that meets the company’s profitability guidelines while mitigating and/or accounting for risk.
• Consult with Supervisor on bid strategy.
• Team with other members of the estimating department. Help develop objectives/goals for team. Involve operations personnel as appropriate.
• Use latest technology and software to complete projects as assigned.
• Participate in post bid reviews with owners. Consult with Vice President of Preconstruction Services on negotiation parameters.
• Participate in preconstruction meetings and presentations. Defend estimates, collaborate with other stakeholders and manage client expectations.

Minimum of 40 hours per week required. Works hours will vary depending on project specifications and may involve weekends and night work.

Individuals should be able to reach above and below, stoop and bend, sit, walk and stand. Individuals should also be able to lift, carry and/or moving items up to 50lbs.

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Maintain a knowledge of the market including cost trends, price trends, behavior of the competition, and knowledge of various owners’ contractor selection criteria.
• Ability to perform duties in a digital/paperless environment.
• Fluency in Microsoft Office and Bluebeam or On Screen Takeoff.
• LEED Accreditation a plus.
• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or Related field.
• Ability to assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands.

In accordance with the Maryland Wage Transparency Law, the base salary range for this position is: $90,000.00 - $140,000.00

Wage Transparency

Coakley & Williams Construction offers a comprehensive total compensation and benefits package that includes health, dental and vision coverage, employer-matched 401(k), paid time off and holidays, performance-based bonuses, wellness program, and other voluntary benefits and leave types. The determination of salary is based on the candidate’s individual professional experience, qualifications, education, skills, and training.