Senior Estimator or Preconstruction Manager in Franklin, TN
Website Blackwood Partners llc
Our client’s leaders have more than 150 combined years of hands-on experience with virtually all project delivery models and across virtually all market segments. Their mission is to build upon the legacy and culture of over 3 generations of family leadership, developing high-performing people who build high-performing buildings through innovation, collaboration, and ethical business practices. They are currently seeking to fill the position of Senior Estimator or Senior Preconstruction Manager.
Their team has a deep understanding and extensive track record of successfully delivering projects ranging from new construction of industrial warehouses and manufacturing facilities, offices, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and data centers. Additionally, they excel in building additions, tenant fit-outs, and restoration projects.
Role: Senior Estimator or Senior Preconstruction Manager
Location: Franklin, TN
The Senior Vice President / General Manager has been tasked with an aggressive expansion initiative and has the full backing of ownership to see this through to uncapped heights.
To accomplish this, the company will require the best talent in key roles going forward. The Senior Estimator/Precon role is the company’s top priority. They are looking for driven individuals who enjoy working autonomously and have deep roots in the Greater Nashville market.
This role is a platform for a motivated professional to launch their career into greater roles expeditiously and with uncapped potential.
Company Attributes:
This is an organization that purposefully invests time and effort into nurturing connections with their clients, colleagues, and community.
To drive progress, they strive to constantly seek and implement creative, forward-thinking solutions. They are committed to their word, even when faced with challenging circumstances. By upholding a culture of unwavering consistency, they cultivate trust and eliminate uncertainty.
Essential Functions of a Preconstruction Manager:
- Oversee project estimate preparation, ensuring completeness and accuracy of subcontractor bids.
- Manage multiple bid projects, providing superintendent oversight for timely and quality completion.
- Act as a precon manager, liaising between Owner, Architect, Consultants, and Construction team for compliance with GMAX, Cost Plus, or Stipulated Sum bid proposals.
- Collaborate with assistant project managers, project coordinators, and project engineers to ensure bidding and project files’ accuracy.
- Lead the team to achieve successful and profitable project awards.
- Establish and maintain excellent client relationships and effective working relationships with project stakeholders.
- Review plans and architectural drawings, preparing quantity take-offs for assigned projects.
- For negotiated work, conduct a comprehensive review of plans, identify omissions, and ensure accurate accounting in the estimate package.
- Solicit subcontractor bids, obtaining 3-5 bids for each trade and supplier group, and analyze bids for conformance.
- Follow approved estimating practices consistent with company guidelines.
- Maintain knowledge of trends and changes in construction codes to ensure complete bids.
- Utilize software programs for estimating and track estimates, attending client meetings as requested.
- Provide additional services as directed, including change order pricing and site visits.
- Review data to determine material and labor requirements, computing cost factors and preparing estimates.
- Conduct special studies for standard hour and cost data and cost reductions.
- Consult with clients, vendors, and other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates.
- Interface with internal teams for support and commitment to cost estimates.
- Organize and manage a centralized cost estimating database, ensuring historical data utilization.
- Analyze completed projects for cost comparisons, providing improvement recommendations to reduce discrepancies.
