Pre-Construction Project Manager

J. F. Ahern Co.•Fond du Lac, WI

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a great opportunity to showcase your estimating skills while playing a key role in acquiring profitable Fire Sprinkler work for the company by working with customers and internal sales, project, and management teams. You will review bid requests and gather drawings/specs, build estimates, and prepare preconstruction designs for take-offs and electrical pricing requests. You will be responsible for providing timely and accurate estimates within the specifications and customer requirements of each project. The Pre-Construction Project Manager is a technical expert and is, therefore, a key participant in bid/no-bid decisions, in partnership with sales and management. The Pre-Construction Project Management position is an excellent stepping stone into Sales and Project Management through strategic account management of an established, partnership-oriented client base.

Requirements

Associate Degree, or the equivalent combination of education and/or experience, preferably in a technical field such as Design
5 years or more of Fire Protection Design experience
Prior experience estimating in a construction environment is highly desirable
Strong mathematical aptitude
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven work environment
Commitment to providing exceptional customer service
Maintaining cutting-edge industry knowledge
Ability to execute tasks with a great amount of detail

Responsibilities

Review bid requests and gather drawings/specs
Build estimates
Prepare preconstruction designs for take-offs and electrical pricing requests
Provide timely and accurate estimates within the specifications and customer requirements of each project
Participate in bid/no-bid decisions in partnership with sales and management