Pre-Construction Manager

Cleveland Construction-Interiors•Charlotte, NC

32d

About The Position

Cleveland Construction is seeking a Pre-construction Manager / Senior Estimator to support to the Preconstruction and Estimating Departments for the Commercial General Contracting and Construction Management Division headquartered in Cleveland, OH. (NOTE: We are hiring one person, but are open to the person sitting in Charlotte, NC or the Cleveland area in Mentor, OH.)

Requirements

Ability to work cross functionally with departments
Ability to work in a team environment and take the lead role on projects
Efficiently review documents and capture overall scope of work
Understanding of construction means, methods and sequences
Familiarity and general understanding of building structures and systems
Ability to read specifications and interpret construction drawings
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Resourceful, organized and self-motivated
Capacity to work well under pressure and deliver accurate information in a timely manner
Ability to assess risk on a variety of project scopes and geographic locations
Excellent computer skills are a must, particularly the Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Project, Outlook, Power Point
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Familiar with construction take-off software such as On Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam, etc.
Ability to utilize online and cloud-based databases for research including construction related services such as Dodge, Construction Points, CDC, etc.
A four (4) year degree from an accredited University
5+ years of experience as a Preconstruction Manager or Estimator in the Commercial, Government or Institutional Space (Hospitality, Retail, Multi-Family, Office, Mixed-Use, Hospital, K-12, Government, etc.)
Experience working in a traditional office environment
Willingness to learn and grow within the role, company and industry

Responsibilities

Perform budgeting exercise throughout each design milestone, from conceptual through construction documents.
Anticipate the full scope of work required to complete a project, including costs, schedule and risk impacts.
Understand appropriate contracting methods.
Perform thorough document reviews, including geotechnical reports, phase I & II reports, hazardous material reports, schematic drawings, design development & construction drawings, specifications, etc.
Develop project specific estimates utilizing subcontractor and vendor pricing, historical cost data and industry cost data sources (RS Means, etc.)
Build and maintains positive relationships with clients, subcontractors, vendors, architects and engineers
Perform detailed quantity takeoffs utilizing industry takeoff software and conventional means
Develop project specific scopes of work
Develop project specific qualifications to be submitted to the Owner with RFP responses and/or Bids
Mentor estimators and teach estimating best practices