Job Description
Position Summary
Branch Builds, Inc. is searching for a collaborative and driven Pre-Construction Estimating Manager to join our well-established, growing company. The Pre-Construction Estimating Manager must exhibit a thorough working knowledge of commercial, institutional, primary and secondary education construction as related to all disciplines and phases of construction.
Duties/Responsibilities
• Managing quantity take-offs, pricing, scoping and bidding of construction projects.
• Soliciting and developing relationships with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Pricing subcontractor, supplier and self-performed scopes of work.
• Assessing site exposures/construction risks to appropriately analyze, cost and reflect these in an estimate.
• Assisting in material selection, bid strategy, and estimate presentation.
• Identifying constructability issues through the estimating process with collaborative input.
• Identifying value-engineering alternatives with the project team.
Duties/Responsibilities Cont.
• Leading the project team through the estimating process on select projects and self-performing the estimating process on others.
• Executing accurate, detailed and complete conceptual, preliminary contract and final estimates and presenting these with a team approach.
• Producing accurate estimates from conceptual and schematic drawings.
• Producing detailed final contract estimates with complete documentation and presentation.
• Reviewing estimates with project managers, superintendents and other estimators in a collaborative environment.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in building science, construction management or engineering, preferred; or equivalent experience.
• 15 years of industry experience in various types and phases of new construction and rehabilitation, including concrete, masonry, steel, wood frame, MEP systems exterior and interior finishes with a minimum of 5 years in the field.
• Self-motivated, self-starter, who demonstrates the ability to manage time effectively.
• Life-long learner looking to grow your knowledge and skills.
• Ability to work with Owners, Architects, Subcontractors, Suppliers, and Branch Project Managers and Superintendents.
• Highly organized, efficient, detail oriented and accurate.
• Strong leadership, communication and people skills.
• Strong computer skills in Excel, Project, Outlook, Word, Databases and estimating programs.
Competencies
Championing Customer Needs
Communicating Effectively
Creating and Maintaining Networks
Driving for Results
Establishing Relationships
Travel
Travel is estimated at approximately 20%.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position will potentially supervise 3 employees.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
Office days and hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, or as required to complete work timely.
AAP/EEO Statement
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the Company not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a veteran, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and condition of employment.
Compensation and Hours
Salary Range: Not Available DOE (Depends on Experience) Benefits Provided: Not Available Other Benefits: Not Available Full or Part Time: Full Time (30 Hours or More) Job Duration: Over 150 Days Type of Job: Regular
Shift: Not Applicable
Hours per Week:
Hours Not Specified
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