Project Manager/Estimator II

Sundt Construction•Tempe, AZ

About The Position

The Preconstruction Project Manager manages company risk during preconstruction by providing oversight and leadership to preconstruction teams. The role may cover multiple projects or, when appropriate, a single large project. The position is responsible for the technical success and execution of assigned projects, relationships with team members, and the quality and timeliness of estimating deliverables. Day-to-day work focuses on managing estimating teams, with hands-on development of work product when appropriate or needed to manage departmental workflow. The role manages preconstruction services through all stages of design development, leads estimating for large transportation and heavy-highway projects, analyzes and communicates bid risks and opportunities, and coordinates estimating strategy, reviews, pricing, and bid closeout. It also includes subcontractor and vendor engagement, project buyout and budget responsibility, and developing and mentoring team members. This is a safety-sensitive position. The work involves frequent interaction with people and may require use of a computer, telephone, email, or other electronic devices to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors. Physical requirements include sitting, standing, or walking for much of the workday; occasional stair or ladder climbing, lifting, pushing or pulling, stooping, kneeling, or bending; frequent use of hands and reaching; and the ability to wear required personal protective equipment.

Requirements

Four-year engineering degree or an equivalent combination of technical training and/or related experience.
Ten or more years of experience in an estimating role.
Strong design-bid-build estimating background.
Expert-level HCSS knowledge, including project-specific labor rates, equipment rates, insurance, bonding, and taxes.
Experience with large, complex transportation and heavy-highway projects exceeding $100 million.
Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs.
Proficient use of commonly used industry estimating software programs.
Successful history executing projects as the prime point of contact with minimal oversight for project teams.
Proficient use of an Enterprise Project Management System.
Proficient use of P6 and demonstrated skill in Critical Path Scheduling.
Strong working knowledge of large construction company cost structures, including overhead, G&A, fees, and insurance.
Ability to lead estimates in a Joint Venture environment and collaborate with Joint Venture partners.
Ability to lead projects valued in excess of $50 million for the Preconstruction Project Manager II level.
Ability to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including items such as steel-toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, a hardhat, and a vest.

Nice To Haves

Experience with alternative project delivery methods such as P3, Design Build, CM/GC, and CMAR.
Project experience in one or more key market sectors identified by the business unit.

Responsibilities

Manage delivery of preconstruction services, providing input, coordination, and problem-solving throughout design development.
Lead and direct estimating from start to finish for large transportation project bids, ensuring estimates are accurate and timely.
Critically analyze bid documents, identify risks and opportunities, and communicate them to management.
Define contract risks and cost exposure, assess the probability of risks, and propose mitigation measures or contract contingency.
Understand project phasing and scope for complex projects involving earthwork, structures, paving, and underground work.
Organize estimating teams, review plans and specifications, assign estimating work, and execute the overall bid strategy.
Review estimating-team work for compliance with plans, specifications, and jobsite conditions.
Obtain review and input from contracts, legal, tax, insurance, human resources, and other support groups.
Estimate general conditions and one or more self-perform disciplines.
Lead estimates in a Joint Venture environment, including preparing and following Joint Venture instructions, collaborating with partners, and conducting reviews.
Conduct bid review meetings with Division Management to confirm costs, finalize bids, and determine markup and pricing.
Select subcontractors and vendors and close out bids.
Understand labor and material escalation trends and develop successful subcontractor relationships.
Participate in subcontractor outreach and other Good Faith Efforts that encourage minority participation.
Buy out projects, with ultimate responsibility for budgets, subcontracts, and purchase orders.
Lead, develop, and mentor team members and junior estimators; participate in coaching and performance reviews.
Manage relationships with project team members and provide hands-on estimating work when appropriate or needed to manage workflow.