Preconstruction Manager

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: Monday to Friday

BakerTriangle builds the buildings our families, friends, and neighbors use to work, learn, live and play. This contribution to our communities creates a strong sense of purpose, but the company's dedication to creating an exceptional employee experience truly defines the purpose. BakerTriangle is family-owned and strives for everyone to feel as though they are members of the family. As a family member, you can expect to be treated with respect by leadership and coworkers.

Baker Triangle values loyalty in all relationships; with its employees, clients, and suppliers. This loyalty is why we believe so many people have stayed with the company for 10, 15, or even 35 years. Company leadership continually strives to improve employee satisfaction by treating people with respect, insisting on a work environment that is both inclusive and diverse, providing employees autonomy in the way their work gets done, encouraging knowledge sharing and collaboration, and celebrating our successes together.

At BakerTriangle you will have challenging work, contribute to a larger purpose, be recognized for your hard work and contributions, be rewarded with a competitive salary and benefits package, and be treated as a member of the family. BakerTriangle is dedicated to our employees and will provide the supportive work environment required for you to achieve success.

Estimator Duties and Responsibilities:

* Meets with clients to determine scope and requirements before preparing an estimate
* Communicates continually with clients throughout the bidding process
* Reviews data to determine the material, equipment, labor, and other requirements needed to prepare an itemized estimate
* Completes and submits to the Chief Estimator before the client's bid due date
* Meets weekly with Chief Estimator to update pending project estimates and provide useful feedback
* Computes cost factors and prepares estimates used for management purposes. Such as planning, organizing, scheduling work, preparing bids, pricing vendors/subcontractors, and determining cost-effectiveness
* Creates a project manpower projection used to determine the project's production and overtime needs, as well as assisting with the company's overall manpower projections
* Consults with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues
* Interfaces with internal stakeholders to obtain support and commitment to the cost estimates
* Utilizes a centralized database and internal processes to support cost estimating based on historical data
* Analyze completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs and determine reasons for discrepancies
* Provides improvement recommendations to estimating procedures to reduce future discrepancies between estimated and actual costs
* Conducts studies to identify cost trends and assist management with cost reduction and process improvement strategies
* Assists Business Development with marketing functions/events as needed
* Meets monthly with clients to gain a better understanding of the market forecast
* Attends industry activities, as needed, and represents the company in a professional manner
* Other duties as required

Required Skills:

* College degree in Building Construction preferred
* Construction estimating experience
* Strong analytical skills
* Excellent communication and people skills
* Knowledge of Microsoft, On Screen Takeoff & QuickBid
* Ability to read, analyze, and interpret legal, technical, mathematical, diagrams, operating/maintenance instructions, and construction documents
* Ability to apply common sense and understanding to carry out written or verbal instructions
* Ability to resolve problems involving multiple variables in standardized situations
* Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
* Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations to top management, clients, and public groups
* Proficient in reading blueprints

Qualifications:

* Construction Estimating: 3 years (Required)
* US work authorization (Required)

Benefits:

* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
* On-site Gym

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.