M. B. Kahn Services, LLC
Preconstruction Manager
8 days ago
Columbia
Job DescriptionSalary: Primary Function: Responsible for understanding and determining the entire scope of costs for construction projects. Responsible for the management of Estimator(s) and/or preconstruction team members. Responsibilities: • Determines and collaborates with the preconstruction team to determine scope of project(s)., • Thorough knowledge of reading plan specifications and drawings to determine overall scope of work., • Overall responsibility for construction cost estimates and/or bid., • Proactively collaborates with other team members in the development and execution of presentation and proposals., • Reviews design options and recommend the best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials., • Collaborates with other team members to develop the project schedule and the companys corresponding cost for equipment, supervision, and labor costs., • Flexibility to adjust estimates on bid day and or as necessary throughout the estimating process., • Managing many variables simultaneously to stay on track for successful proposal(s)., • For design-build projects, lead the design-build team in the refinement of project scope and price., • Ability to develop conceptual estimates for projects from incomplete information., • Comfortable working under the pressure of a deadline and managing many variables simultaneously., • Leads team in bid opportunities., • Ability to lead meetings with Owners/Architects and deliver accurate and timely information., • Develops and nurtures Subcontractor/Supplier Interaction/Relationships., • Networking through local/state/national estimating organizations (when requested)., • Complies with M. B. Kahns Safety Program, OSHA guidelines, and Company policies, procedures, and standards., • Promotes integrity, honesty, hard work, safety, and quality throughout all aspects of the project and is a professional representative of M. B. Kahn., • Performs additional assignments as directed by management or as required for successful project completion. Required Skills/Abilities: • Proficient in all aspects of Estimator., • Thorough understanding and proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and On-Screen Take-Off Program(s)., • Naturally analytical and able to visualize two dimensional drawings in three dimensions., • A natural mathematician, instinctively comfortable with numbers., • Demonstrates excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills both written and verbal., • Skilled at managing multiple and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.