Job ID: 2701
Job Title: Senior Preconstruction and Estimating Manager
Location: Dana Point, CA
The Senior Preconstruction and Estimating Manager provides overall direction and leadership for the collaborative preconstruction process and delivery for the Western U.S. region. This position is critical to the successful planning and execution of commercial and industrial construction projects, overseeing all phases of preconstruction from initial concept through design, estimating, and subcontractor bidding. While the primary focus is on industrial asset projects, this role will also involve work on other asset types.
Key Responsibilities
- Leads overall preconstruction process, resulting in a comprehensive deliverable which includes competitive bids, negotiated proposals, cost estimates, analysis and budgets.
- Prepares and executes project win strategies by preparing for interviews and leading internal and external presentations of estimates and proposals to support the business development process.
- Oversees project teams and ensures successful execution and completion of the preconstruction process.
- Manages relationships with key clients and design team contacts during the preconstruction phase.
- Capable of performing estimating tasks as needed, including self-perform estimating.
- Creates conceptual budgets.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in preconstruction, estimating, or a related role within the commercial and industrial construction industry.
- Strong understanding of conceptual budgeting, cost estimating, design management, and value engineering.
- Proficiency in preconstruction software, estimating tools, and construction management platforms.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
