Pre-Construction Manager

Ameresco

22h

About The Position

Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) is a leading energy solutions provider dedicated to helping customers reduce costs, enhance resilience, and decarbonize to net zero in the global energy transition. We are a trusted, full-service partner to public sector and government entities, K-12 schools, higher education, utilities, and healthcare customers across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Europe. At Ameresco, we show the way by developing, constructing and operating tailored smart energy efficiency solutions, distributed energy resources, and infrastructure upgrades that drive cost savings, resilience, decarbonization, and innovation. Our comprehensive portfolio is built to address the challenges of today and adapt the future, ensuring long-term sustainability and success for our customers. Ameresco’s federal construction team has a new opportunity for a Pre-Construction Manager who will be responsible for all aspects of estimating large-scale complex energy generation and storage construction projects. This position is based in Honolulu, Hawaii. NOTE: Candidates based in Alaska or the West Coast may also be considered if they are open to travel as necessary to support the overall preconstruction requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related discipline; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Minimum of seven (7) years of recent experience in industrial and commercial construction estimating.
Demonstrated experience with full project life cycle including development, preconstruction, construction, closeout, & turnover.
A substantial background in process management and a proven record of leading a team from design to construction.
In depth knowledge of the construction process including scheduling, contract administration, equipment, manpower, etc.
Experience and proficiency in conceptual and hard bid estimating, quantity take-offs, project procurement including bid preparation, and familiarization with standard construction details and drawings.
Understanding of the influence of market conditions on pricing.
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and foster positive business relationships.
Strong verbal, written, computer, technical communication and presentation skills.
Computer software proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Project Required.
Computer software proficiency with ProEst, Prolog, RS Means or equivalent construction industry Estimating Software Applications required.
Ability to review confidential U.S. security information is required.
Valid Drivers’ License in good standing, issued by resident state.

Nice To Haves

Computer software experience with AutoCAD or Bluebeam Revu preferred.

Responsibilities

Strategically source, solicit, qualify, and select new subcontractors for implementation of projects and construction services in various markets across the U.S. as determined by project location, including meeting small business and minority participation goals.
Assist in the development and preparation of the structuring and breakout requested in the pricing portion of RFP/RFQ proposals including pricing worksheets and forms.
Ensure project development pricing complies with company, industry, trade, and jurisdictional safety, environmental, & quality standards, practices, codes.
Perform project estimating activities to provide accurate estimates of material quantity take-offs and labor for all trade categories.
Obtain bids from vendors and subcontractors by specifying materials; identifying qualified subcontractors; and negotiating price.
Development of detailed Independent Cost Estimates (ICE) and Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimates at all phases of design and preconstruction, including conceptual estimating requirements. These bids may be used as part of the proposal to clients or for comparison/justification of received subcontractor bids.
Develop comprehensive time phased detailed General Conditions cost estimates based upon the project requirements.
Coordinate estimates with the project engineering and development team, host customer, subcontractors, design engineers, state & local permitting authorities, local utilities, and construction management team bridging project development and construction execution activities.
Attend and support design meetings with the project engineering and development team and design engineers to ensure estimate alignment with cost and budget.
Review and turnover pricing assumptions, exceptions, clarifications, and remaining allowances/contingency carried over into the project budget with the project management team.
Attend pre-bid walks hosted by the client.
Schedule and facilitate pre-bid walks hosted by Ameresco, including facilitation of access requests, and preparing of attendance sheets and other associated documentation.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% of each working month.
Perform other duties as may be required to execute and implement all preconstruction responsibilities.