Wells and Wells Construction

Preconstruction Manager (Estimator)

Champaign, IL

Full-time

About This Job

Preconstruction Manager (Estimator)

About Us:

Wells and Wells is a leading construction company specializing in multi-family and commercial construction. With a strong commitment to quality, safety, and client satisfaction, we have a proven track record of delivering successful projects. We foster a collaborative and growth-oriented work environment where employees can thrive and develop their skills.

Responsibilities:

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Responsible for estimate coordination and consolidation of each of the discipline estimates into the Proposal Estimate.

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Reviews design scopes and develop quantities.

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Prepares direct labor estimates, distributable or contractors indirect cost estimates.

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Prepares contingency, escalation and reconciliation for estimates.

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Performs comparisons of scope, quantities and cost data between projects.

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Reviews designs and specifications for cost effectiveness and suggest alternatives where appropriate.

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Supports continuous improvement efforts and the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements.

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Solicit Subcontractors and ensure adequate bid coverage for all trades.

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Develop detailed scope of work for each trade.

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Prepare job specific general conditions.

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Take off all trades where work may be self-performed.

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Prepare a bid schedule.

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Review bid with Director of Preconstruction prior to submitting it to the owner.

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Prepares management presentations.

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Prepares instructions to bidders, bid form and other bid solicitation information as required

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Performs and/or manages the quantity survey and pricing effort for internal budgets.

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Prepares conceptual budgets based on minimal information.

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Reviews general conditions, schedule, scopes of work, hoisting plans, site logistics and other exhibits as prepared by Operations.

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Coordinates insurance requirements with Risk Manager.

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Coordinates technical proposal requirements with Marketing Department.

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Reviews constructability issues with operational staff.

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Builds effective relationships with customers, design team, specialty contractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meets or exceeds the customer's expectations.

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Participate in the transfer of information on successful projects including the Job Kick-off Meeting.

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Participate in periodic reviews and visits to projects as appropriate

Qualifications:

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Bachelor’s degree (preferably in engineering or construction management)

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Minimum 8 years construction experience; 5+ years of estimating experience on large scale projects

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Experience with conceptual estimating

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Excellent analytic abilities are required to work as a preconstruction manager.

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Strong communication skills.

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Effective technical abilities to utilize word processing and spreadsheet programs, as well as cost-estimating software programs.

Salary and Benefits:

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85-100k base salary depending on experience

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Bonus potential

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401K

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Full healthcare benefits (Vision/Dental)

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PTO

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Life Insurance

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Company phone

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Company laptop

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