Preconstruction Manager

Preconstruction Manager

Summary

Benderson Development is seeking a talented Preconstruction Manager to join our team in Buffalo, New York. The ideal individual will have commercial estimating experience and costing experience. This position works under the supervision of a Project Manager to solicit bids and obtain agreements with subs-contractors. Working directly with the estimating team for cost estimates and quantity take-offs.

Principle Responsibilities and Duties

Preconstruction:

• Assist the Project Manager (PM) in soliciting project bids, including developing scopes of work, contacting contractors for pricing, summarizing and reviewing bids, and comparing itemized scopes to project estimates.
• Support the PM in preparing bid summaries, drafting subcontracts, and performing other construction administration tasks.
• Review construction plans to identify potential errors and omissions.
• Contribute to the development of logistical sequencing plans and maintenance and traffic management plans.
• Demonstrate an understanding of construction schedules and critical path methodology.
• Willingness to visit project sites and perform daily field tasks as needed.

Estimating:

• Accurately prepare a detailed cost estimate of all aspects of proposed projects including but not limited to quantity takeoff, detailed cost estimate, line item, and subcontractor summary by division.
• Obtain, distribute, and manage plans or specifications as directed by the supervisor for proposed projects.
• Review the summarized budget with the supervisor.
• Maintain all unit prices and keep current in estimating programs and templates.
• Adjust unit prices in the system as the market adjusts the prices.
• Verify existing conditions of vacancies and incorporate found conditions into budget and estimates.

Qualifications

• A two-year construction degree, Construction Related Degree, or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience is preferred.
• Site Superintendents wanting to become a Project Manager are welcome to apply.
• 4+ years of commercial estimating experience required, preferably with a general contractor or developer.
• Analytical and problem-solving mentality
• Team player, self-motivated, gets along well with employees at all levels in the organization.
• Capability to plan, prioritize and multitask with meticulous attention to detail within time constraints.
• Strong and effective written and verbal skills.
• Possess a solid understanding of construction site safety and the ability to identify and address safety concerns.
• Strong Computer skills, Excel, Bluebeam, QTY take off programs.
• Self-motivated, Willing to learn, work as a team.

Pay Range

$70,000 - $90,000 annually

Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance