Preconstruction and Estimating Leader

6 days ago


Appleton, Wisconsin, United States The Boldt Company Full time
Job Summary

The Estimating and Preconstruction Manager will play a crucial role in supporting the enterprise's project delivery efforts. This position will provide preconstruction and estimating leadership based on Lean principles, ensuring a collaborative and integrated project delivery process.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and/or develop projects from initial estimate to subcontract formalization, preparing bid documents for clients and supporting estimating and functions for projects.
  • Present or participate in project estimates and budgets to project owners and other partners, ensuring accurate and comprehensive information.
  • Prepare and send out bid documents and instructions to bidders, procuring and buying out projects while ensuring a smooth transition to project leaders.
  • Review proposal specifications, drawings, and attend pre-bid meetings to resolve scope of work and required estimate contents.
  • Own the bidding process, including bid solicitation, bidder communications, proposal evaluations, bid tally sheet preparation, and bid analysis.
  • Review and ensure accuracy and completeness of final estimate packages prior to formal quotation.
  • Perform comparisons of scope, quantities, and cost data between projects, identifying areas for improvement.
  • Prepare studies for proposed materials and method solutions, generating recommendations and cost estimates as required.
  • Collaborate with design and project management teams to find alternative solutions to budget challenges, analyze maintenance costs, and life cycle costs to achieve a valuable solution for clients.
  • Assist project teams in continuous assessment of project risks and their impact on overall project cost, consolidating risk and opportunities into costs.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of estimating and cost modeling with designers, architects, and engineers using a model-based process for projects designed from a model.
  • Implement process improvements and develop and maintain professional relationships with clients and other customers, communicating openly and honestly while maintaining company confidentiality.
  • Coach and mentor estimating and preconstruction staff, promoting growth and development within the team.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture required, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Eight to ten years of construction, structural engineering, architecture, and/or estimating experience, or a combination of these experiences required.
  • Thorough knowledge of estimating processes, material and building system costs, labor productivity evaluation techniques, and conceptual project construction requirements.
  • Experience in Guarantee Maximum Price (GMP) and Lump Sum (Hard) Bid type of projects.
  • Strong understanding of Excel spreadsheets, database-based software, take-off software, scheduling software, and other relevant tools.
  • A valid driver's license may be required, subject to an annual Motor Vehicle Records check.
Working Conditions

The Estimating and Preconstruction Manager will work in a fast-paced environment, frequently using computer keyboards and occasionally positioning objects and operating tools or controls. The employee will regularly move up to 10 pounds and occasionally move up to 25 pounds. The employee will be required to travel and perform work on-site at construction work sites, exposed to various environmental conditions.

What We Offer
  • An Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) to share in the company's success, along with an annual bonus based on overall company performance.
  • Wellness resources, including a health mentor, health assessments, maternity management, wellness challenges, and life care.
  • Equal access to opportunities and resources at all levels of the company.
  • Opportunity to grow and persevere, including educational reimbursement.
  • Diversity, equity, and inclusion training programs.
  • Mentorship program.
  • Community engagement opportunities and Paid Volunteer time off.


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