Estimator​/Precon Manager - Multifamily Construction

Estimator / Precon Manager - Multifamily Construction

The Estimator or Preconstruction Manager is responsible for providing both conceptual and detailed cost estimations for the ground‑up construction of a variety of types of multifamily residential projects. This position is also responsible for collaborating with and participating in the planning, design and construction document phases, offering input and real‑time feedback on design efficiencies and cost implications related to choices and options in the design of the project, and in the selection of appropriate product type, materials, assemblies, systems and finishes.

• Communicates with Construction President, Vice President and Project Manager on project design, pricing models, forecasting, trends and issues
• Development and updating of pricing models which are used in establishing costs in the underwriting of new projects
• Coordinates the project cost estimating process with project staff
• Ability to provide both conceptual estimates of cost and detailed line item budgeting for projects in varying stages of design and development
• Ability to estimate and forecast time periods required in the construction of projects
• Maintenance of historical cost record of past projects
• Assists Project Manager by providing data and support in the purchase of materials and contracting of work
• Preparation and Distribution of bid packages, review, spreading and comparison of bid proposals and conducting interviews of potential subcontractors and vendors
• Collaborates with the project team, architects, engineers and other design and third party consultants in the preparation and review of contract documents
• Keeps abreast of new construction technologies and products in the industry
• Participates in constructability review and redlines of plans and specifications at designated design milestones
• Develops RFP for design‑build subcontractors and leads the coordination meetings for these subcontractors during the design process
• Participates in the design and construction document phases of the project in efforts of reducing construction costs through design efficiencies and value engineering
• Maintains pricing data necessary in meeting prescribed procedures and practices unique to certain local inspecting authorities
• Establishes relationships with material suppliers, subcontractors and other construction pre‑con managers and estimators in the local market and performs necessary and continuous market research on costing and pricing trends affecting the industry. Provides periodic updates on local market costs

• Competitive base salary: $90,000 - $130,000
• Annual Bonus
• Full benefits:
  Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) with company match
  
  Paid time off (PTO)
• Vacation, sick, and paid holidays

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, or related design, cost estimating or business study preferred and two years of experience in estimating of high density residential and mixed use projects preferred.

Five years’ experience in estimating of high density residential and mixed use projects will be accepted in lieu of Bachelor’s degree.

Not Applicable

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Industries:
Construction, Building Construction, and Architecture and Planning