Pre-Construction Manager

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8 or more years of experience in estimating and pre-construction for a general contractor in heavy industrial or civil construction
• Self-performing experience desired.
• 3+ years of leadership or team management experience.
• Background in heavy industrial, municipal, or civil construction projects required.

• Overseeing the estimating and pre-construction process from concept through final bid.
• Prepare budgets, detailed cost estimates, bid proposals, and value engineering options to meet client project goals.
• Manage subcontractor and supplier proposal, evaluation, and selection.
• Monitor design progress, costs, and schedules to ensure alignment with client expectations.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to estimating staff and project teams.
• Support project managers during procurement and project handoff into construction.
• Uphold company standards for safety, quality, and client satisfaction.

• Communicate with the client to gain insights, understand their vision, and establish agreement on the project
• Create metrics, review documents, and establish a timeline to generate valid estimates
• Collect key construction documents, such as property plans, blueprints, technical drawings, and project specifications
• Meet with multiple vendors and contractors to negotiate pricing and determine most suitable suppliers for construction materials, establish timelines, and determine project hours
• Make visits to construction sites, warehouses, and other such venues to gather comprehensive insights about the project
• Craft a work schedule to determine the total duration expected for project completion
• Create a material takeoff and apply current pricing knowledge
• Conduct risk assessments and planning for contingencies if the project experiences delays or unanticipated setbacks
• Build relationships and maintain a directory of vendors, suppliers, and contractors
• Monitor costs and adjust projections as the project progresses
• Prepare cost, expenditure statements, and forecasts throughout the project
• Work closely with key personnel, including engineers, architects, contractors, subcontractors, and business owners
• Curate economic feasibility studies on plan modifications and the adjustments made to the preliminary expense plan
• Process the required paperwork and permits for building sites
• Stay up to date with building codes and industry trends

• Medical and prescription coverage with eligibility on the 1st of the month following the first full month of employment. The company pays 100% of the premium for the employee and their family.
• Dental and vision coverage, included with the medical plan.
• Six paid holidays and a flexible time off plan.
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA).
• Safe harbor 401k plan with eligibility on the first day of the month following the date of hire.
• Long term disability coverage

Goodwin Brothers Construction Co. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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