Estimator & Pre Construction Manager

Position Summary

The Estimator/Pre Construction Manager role is pivotal in planning, estimating, and coordinating the production processes essential for the successful completion of projects. This role involves accurately forecasting project costs, scheduling production timelines, and ensuring resource allocation aligns with project objectives to meet or exceed quality standards. By collaborating closely with vendors and the construction team, the Estimator/Pre Construction Manager plays a crucial role in upholding fiscal responsibility and maintaining efficient production workflows, all while striving to deliver an exceptional client experience throughout the project lifecycle.

Essential Duties

· Review, Plans, Project Schedule, and Project Specifications to learn project specifics

· Collaborate in the creation of Project Schedules in BuilderTrend with the CJB team and trade partners

· Analyze and understand construction systems, write bid specifications, and provide value engineering and alternate construction systems for the various scopes of work being reviewed.

· Compute cost factors and prepare estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work, preparing bids, selecting vendors or subcontractors, analyze and qualify subcontractor /supplier bids, contract negotiations, and determining cost effectiveness for projects.

· Consult with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.

· Research complex custom construction details and alternative costs

· Assist in the creation of proposals to prospective clients.

· Assist in the creation of contract documentation

· Organize and manage internal project kick-off meetings.

· Compile and maintain project specific punch and warranty lists

· Participate in weekly team meetings

· Completed special projects as requested

Key Abilities

· Manage, organize and coordinate multiple construction projects

· Work collaboratively with staff and various trade partners

· Deliver high-quality work in a deadline-filled environment

· Analyze issues and problems, then develop and present solutions

· Maintain detailed project management records and documentation

· Provide quality customer service to staff, vendors and clients

· Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

· Operate office equipment including computers and supporting software programs like Word, Excel, Outlook, BuilderTrend, Dropbox, Asana and others as needed.

Job Qualifications:

· Education and/or Experience - Associate degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be able to read and understand construction documents, including architectural, structural, mechanical, and shop drawings.

· Computer Skills - Ability to perform and comprehend the use of word-processing, spreadsheets, and file storage at a high level. Ability to learn other specialized programs in use, such as: job costing and estimating programs.

· Language Skills - Ability to read and comprehend semi-complex instructions, detailed correspondence, memos, and detailed specifications. Ability to write detailed correspondence. Ability to effectively present written and verbal information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

· Mathematical Skills - Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

· Reasoning Skills - Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

General Company Standards

· CJB is a small company and is dependent on the skills and enthusiasm of all members of the team. The first duty of all employees is to support and assist each other in reaching the success we all deserve

· The customer may not always be right, but they are always the customer. They will be accorded the respect they deserve.

· Every employee is responsible for building comfort and predictability for the client into the building process.

· We will set realistic expectations in our customer's mind.

· We will communicate with each other and the client often and effectively.

· We will treat all fellow team members, employees trade contractors, suppliers, and other vendors with respect at all times.

· All proprietary company information will be held as strictly confidential and will not be used or shared outside of the company.

· Return calls or emails from customers by the end of the day. Return all others within 24 hrs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85, $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $95,000