Construction Manager Senior Lead Estimator

3 days ago


Detroit, Michigan, United States Gpac Full time
Job Title: Senior Preconstruction Manager/Lead Estimator

The ideal candidate for this role will be a seasoned professional with expertise in multiple construction delivery methods, including design-build, IPD, and general contracting. They will have experience across various market sectors and a strong understanding of project development from initial concept to construction start.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the preconstruction phase of multiple projects simultaneously, providing overall management and oversight of the process.
  • Develop detailed estimates for all project phases, including conceptual estimates, schematic design estimates, and final construction estimates.
  • Collaborate closely with owners, architects, engineers, and construction teams to establish project scopes, identify key cost drivers, and ensure that estimates align with project goals and budgets.
  • Provide insight into the most appropriate delivery methods for each project based on market, budget, and project objectives.
  • Partner with architects, engineers, and other design professionals to ensure designs are constructible, within budget, and meet the client's objectives.
  • Utilize deep knowledge of various market sectors to accurately forecast costs, labor, and materials.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with subcontractors and suppliers, leading subcontractor pricing exercises, performing bid analysis, and ensuring coverage of all scopes of work.
  • Identify potential risks in construction processes, materials, or designs, and factor these into estimates, providing recommendations for mitigating risks to keep projects within budget.
  • Actively monitor and analyze costs throughout project lifecycles, providing updates and recommending value engineering solutions as necessary.
  • Review and interpret project drawings, specifications, and contracts to ensure accurate cost analysis and identification of discrepancies.
  • Oversee the development of bid packages, ensuring clarity in scope and alignment with the project's objectives, and facilitate the bid process, providing bid analysis to support selection decisions.
  • Collaborate and communicate effectively with project managers, design teams, and other estimators to ensure alignment of estimates and project deliverables.
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to junior estimators, fostering their growth within the Preconstruction department, and contribute to the overall success of the preconstruction team.
Qualifications:
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • Experience: Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in preconstruction management and construction estimating.


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