Preconstruction Manager – Heavy Civil

A Pre-Construction Manager – Heavy Civil will review and analyze project designs, evaluate constructability concerns, and prepare budgets, estimates, and solicit/evaluate quotes from suppliers/subcontractors for construction projects. The successful candidate will perform accurate quantity take-offs, develop a plan/schedule for the various work activities, identify risks to the overall success of the project and methods to mitigate them, and prepare the estimate for submittal. A background with earthwork and underground utilities is a must to accurately develop our self-perform estimates.

Essential Functions

• Perform accurate and thorough quantity take-offs, including import/export, backfill, piping, etc.
• Use available historical data to prepare estimates for self-performed work
• Conduct site visits as necessary
• Review design documents and identify value engineering opportunities.
• Prepare estimates with current software in accordance with company standards
• Organize and format estimates for ease of comprehension by the end user
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with Company personnel, vendors, and clients
• Facilitate the subcontractor and supplier bid process and maximize coverage for all scopes
• Assume a proactive role in the bidding and negotiations for the project
• Engage in value engineering discussions with clients particularly for design-build work
• Participate as necessary in transfer of project to operations staff to ensure successful handover
• Identify and evaluate the potential risk factors of any work and develop steps to mitigate them
• Develop project schedules and sequences for work.
• Knowledge of various means, methods, equipment, and labor required to complete work.
• Remain informed of changes and trends in construction costs, methods, materials, equipment, technology, wage rates, and working rules
• Pursue training and education to increase your effectiveness as an estimator
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Represent Company at all times with professionalism and a commitment to quality
• Other duties as assigned by Company Management

Computer Equipment and Software Requirements

Required

• Bluebeam (or similar) PDF viewer/takeoff software
• Microsoft Windows
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word and PowerPoint

Preferred

• HCSS Heavybid (or similar) estimating software
• Agtek (or similar) earthwork takeoff software
• Primavera P6 (or similar) Scheduling software

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or relevant work experience related field. A PE license or the ability to obtain is a plus.
• Minimum of 3-5 years engineering, estimating, or similar experience with mass earthwork, underground utilities, water and wastewater treatment plants, and exposed piping.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally lift office products and supplies, typically not to exceed 20 pounds.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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