Preconstruction Manager

Company: R&H Construction
Location: Portland
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

R&H's mission is to deliver an exceptional building experience and we believe that starts in Preconstruction Services with excellent pre-planning and a partnership approach to every project we undertake. A great Preconstruction Manager is self-motivated and enjoys meeting clients and subcontractors as much as putting numbers together for a well-thought out and detailed budget. General Position Summary: Your primary role is to manage and estimate a project throughout the Preconstruction phase, for assigned project(s) that are approximately $2-10 Million in size and nurture relationships with industry contacts to develop new work opportunities for R&H.Essential Duties Include:

• Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate/budget.
• Prepare estimates/budgets by calculating detailed take-offs of scopes of work.
• Coordinate total estimating effort relevant to project/bid as assigned.
• Maintain files of working documents as back-up for estimate figures.
• Represent R&H to clients, potential clients, A/E, and other contractors to provide engineering and cost data regarding project feasibility.
• Drive to/from jobsites, client meetings, business development events, etc.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at different stages in the preconstruction process.
• Develop strong subcontractor relationships.
• Attend and actively network at twelve industry events annually.
• Participate in and invite industry contacts to at least one R&H organized marketing events.
• Document and maintain a network of industry contacts.
• Follow awarded contracts as assigned - may include estimating extra work items, change orders, credits, procuring material, etc.
• Actively participate in Business Development efforts and request for proposal responses and interviews.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.Qualifications/Skills
  • Great communication skills - written and oral.
  • Attention to detail, analytical approach to problems.
  • Personable and professional.
  • Collaborative, problem solver, hard working.
  • Takes personal responsibility for issues that arise.
  • Advanced knowledge of estimating techniques and cost control, plus ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems essential.
  • Valid driver's license and clean driving record required.Education/Experience
    • College degree preferred in construction/architecture/engineering or equivalent experience.
    • Construction field experience favorable.
    • Four-seven years estimating, cost control and/or engineering experience related to similar facility construction.
    • Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook, Project), Bluebeam Revu & Viewpoint.
    • LEED AP, OSHA 10-Hour, Revit/CAD experience are favorable.
    • Knowledge of unit prices, construction means & methods, labor productivity and our local market.Physical Activities:Key: Rarely (0-20%), Occasionally (21-50%), Frequently (51-80%), and Continuously (81+%)The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to:
      • Occasionally climb permanent and temporary stairs
      • Occasionally balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/ or crawl
      • Occasionally requires passenger use of construction personnel hoists.
      • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
      • Frequently negotiate work areas under construction
      • Continuous use of hands / fingers for keyboarding / mouse / and touchscreensSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Additionally, there is frequent sitting/standing at a desk.Work Environment:This position generally requires 8-10 hours a day Monday-Friday. This position requires the incumbent to work in the R&H Construction office with visits to potential construction projects and projects that are underway. When walking around a construction job site/potential jobsite the incumbent may be exposed to weather conditions, dust, noise, chemicals, odors, and fumes.

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