Builds commercial buildings like markets, cinemas, libraries, offices across the Southeast with design‑build and construction management services.
Providing courteous, diplomatic, timely and professional responses at all times with key customers, thereby supporting Benning’s value to do what’s right – by our clients, by our company and by each other.
Assist Marketing and Business Development with the preparation of proposals.
Maintain a proactive and positive attitude in a team environment that attracts and retains top talent.
Provide team growth through leadership, mentoring, training, and performance reviews to less experienced preconstruction staff.
The Senior Preconstruction Manager leads the development and management of project estimates to prepare budget proposals and/or bids for assigned projects. The position is responsible for developing all levels of estimates, including early design phase estimates through final design/GMP estimates. Additional preconstruction activities include Value Management / Analysis, cost benchmarking, and comparative studies. The Senior Preconstruction Manager’s role is to ensure that all estimates and GMPs are comprehensive, detailed, accurate, and supported by current market pricing and trade contractor input. This role collaborates with the Operations team members to incorporate constructability, scheduling, procurement and site logistics throughout the preconstruction phase, leading to a smooth transition from preconstruction to project execution.
Lead estimate reviews with Owners, Design Team, and Project Management.
Trade contractor database management with Building Connected and/or Smart Bid Net• On Screen Takeoff
Takes the lead responsibility for all assigned projects, taking ownership of quality, accuracy, project budget and completeness of work for all trades.
Work to grow the business in line with Benning’s strategic plan by attending external meetings and networking events.
Collaborate with Operations team members on General Requirements, including fees, financial expectations, project staffing, construction schedule, procurement, and site logistics.
Foster and maintain relationships with Owners, Architects, Engineers, and prospective Clients for potential new business opportunities.
Cultivate and maintain strong trade contractor relationships for both pricing and work execution.
Develop trade contractor scope of work bid packages that are comprehensive and detailed for project procurement.
P6/Primavera is a plus
Proven experience with technology and computer estimating systems.
Self-starter that requires a minimal amount of direction and management.
Technical writing skills in preparing bid packages, proposals and estimate clarifications and assumptions.
Communicate effectively with Owner’s and/or Design professionals and be willing to represent the company at various external functions and events.
Software Proficiency
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to multitask.
Being a flexible, detail-oriented team player with the ability to produce quality work and to be proactive in support of Benning’s purpose, goals, and Benning’s mission to build quality commercial projects, the cornerstones of community. To build our reputation and our range. To build long-term trust and relationships with every interaction.
5-10 years of experience as a Preconstruction Manager or Senior Estimator
ProEst estimating software• Bluebeam
Proactive in conflict resolution.