Preconstruction Manager / Senior Estimator

Summary: Cleveland Construction is seeking a Preconstruction Manager / Senior Estimator to support to the Preconstruction and Estimating Departments for the Commercial General Contracting and Construction Management Division located in Cleveland, OH.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform budgeting exercise throughout each design milestone, from conceptual through construction documents.
• Anticipate the full scope of work required to complete a project, including costs, schedule and risk impacts.
• Understand appropriate contracting methods.
• Perform thorough document reviews, including geotechnical reports, phase I & II reports, hazardous material reports, schematic drawings, design development & construction drawings, specifications, etc.
• Develop project specific estimates utilizing subcontractor and vendor pricing, historical cost data and industry cost data sources (RS Means, etc.)
• Build and maintains positive relationships with clients, subcontractors, vendors, architects and engineers
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs utilizing industry takeoff software and conventional means
• Develop project specific scopes of work
• Develop project specific qualifications to be submitted to the Owner with RFP responses and/or Bids
• Mentor estimators and teach estimating best practices

Skills/Knowledge:

• Ability to work cross functionally with departments
• Ability to work in a team environment and take the lead role on projects
• Efficiently review documents and capture overall scope of work
• Understanding of construction means, methods and sequences
• Familiarity and general understanding of building structures and systems
• Ability to read specifications and interpret construction drawings
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Resourceful, organized and self-motivated
• Capacity to work well under pressure and deliver accurate information in a timely manner
• Ability to assess risk on a variety of project scopes and geographic locations

Computer / Technology:

• Excellent computer skills are a must, particularly the Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Project, Outlook, Power Point
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Familiar with construction take-off software such as On Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam, etc.
• Ability to utilize online and cloud-based databases for research including construction related services such as Dodge, Construction Points, CDC, etc.

Education / Experience:

• A four (4) year degree from an accredited University
• 5+ years of experience as a Preconstruction Manager or Estimator in the Commercial, Government or Institutional Space (Hospitality, Retail, Multi-Family, Office, Mixed-Use, Hospital, K-12, Government, etc.)
• Experience working in a traditional office environment
• Willingness to learn and grow within the role, company and industry

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

• Sitting for long periods of time Completing tasks using a computer and other office equipment
• Position requires frequent talking, hearing, and vision with occasional standing, walking and reaching.
• May require lifting up to 10 lbs.
• Job position responsibilities are performed in a business office environment with computers, printers and phones

Military Friendly Employer

We value the knowledge, skills and abilities you acquired in the military. Whether you are an active serve member transitioning or a military spouse, we want you to consider a rewarding career with Cleveland Construction, Inc. View the current of employment opportunities at Cleveland Construction.

Cleveland Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Cleveland Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of Cleveland Construction, Inc. that we will recruit, hire, transfer, train, compensate, layoff, terminate and promote persons in all job titles, and ensure that all other personnel actions are administered, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and disability, or other legally protected status, and we will ensure that all employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements.

Employee Benefits

Cleveland Construction, Inc. offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K, training and development, opportunity for advancement and corporate support for field operations. See link for further details.

http://www.clevelandconstruction.com/careers/why-join-cleveland/