Preconstruction Manager

At Brinkmann, our purpose is people, and our passion is building. 

Is creativity at your core to provide the best right answer?  Are you managing large construction projects as if they are your own?  Are you always prepared to build success with honesty and accountability?  Do you stand up and speak out on behalf of your new and repeat clients? 

If these values are important to you, apply now!

Our Top Incentives:

• 100% Employee Owned
• Competitive salary and annual merit increase
• Annual bonus program
• Company contributed 401K
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with HSA
• Work life balance
• Service Awards including paid sabbaticals and milestone bonus
• Continuing Education Reimbursement
• Community involvement, team building events, and “Fun Committee” celebrations
• Positive and collaborative work environment

The Preconstruction Manager will lead preconstruction services of assigned estimates and bid opportunities. Responsible for complete ownership of the preconstruction process including preparing estimates, forming bids, and assembling proposals of conceptual and hard dollar projects including quantity takeoffs, review of plans and specifications, developing unit costs to estimate final project costs, soliciting and negotiating prices from subcontractors/suppliers, bid analysis and interacting with owners, architects and engineers.

Conceptual Estimating

• Review and understand project documents at a conceptual and schematic level
• Complete onscreen take-off of project quantities to prepare estimates from conceptual designs
• Able to complete design review/analysis to identify value engineering opportunities

Bid Administration

• Qualify new, solicit existing, and maintain communication with subcontractors and vendors
• Prepare subcontractor bid packages and ensure proper coverage from subcontractors

Project Knowledge

• Review bid requirements thoroughly and ask follow-up question on every bid
• Perform a comprehensive “bid day” analysis and scoping of specific assigned trades

Stakeholder Management

• Lead stakeholders through the design and preconstruction phase of assigned projects
• Oversee internal team, including project managers, to prepare costs estimates using a competitive strategy
• Work with operations teams to award subs in a timely manner to ensure release of materials
• Lead client meetings and presentations throughout the preconstruction phase of the project

Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (i.e. civil, architectural or construction), construction management or related field
• 3-5 years of estimating and bidding experience and/or turnkey project management in the commercial construction industry; project management experience on commercial and multi-family residential projects is a plus
• Proven ability to successfully lead estimates and bids of commercial construction projects up to $25 million
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; Knowledge of PlanSwift, iSqft, Bluebeam preferred
• Strong communication skills – both written and verbal
• Able to interact with all levels of the organization and external customers
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills; Able to independently prioritize and effectively multitask assignments
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy skills; Able to follow up and follow through on all requests and assignments
• Able to lead people, teams, meetings and deliver presentations