Senior Estimator

Position Summary:

The Preconstruction Manager is involved in identifying opportunities, soliciting, and relating to potential clients, and participating in the preparation of KBE’s submissions in response to solicitations and follow up interviews/presentations. The Preconstruction Manager also manages preconstruction services on projects secured by KBE; works with the Operations group to ensure a smooth transition into the construction phase; and supports Operations during construction in regard to the decisions and commitments made by KBE during the preconstruction phases.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Prepare Qualifications & Exclusions, and site-specific construction related information/analysis needed to support these submissions.

Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Gather, calculate and compile data (unit costs, subcontractor quotes) for use in conceptual bid proposal estimates.
• Prepare routine estimates and constructability reviews under general supervision.
• Prepare bid packages, conceptual estimates, analysis of subcontractor bids, etc. for projects of size and/or complexity, as assigned.
• Interface with owner, architect, engineers and subcontractors to provide engineering and cost data regarding project feasibility.
• Write exhibits identifying exclusions and qualifications custom tailored for each project.
• Prepare preliminary project schedules tailored for each project.
• Site Logistics

Design Build Projects:

During the process of attempting to secure a design/build project, the Preconstruction Manager will be responsible for the following:

• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of submissions including cost estimates, including value management pricing during the solicitation process.
• Study thoroughly and know all requirements of the solicitation in order to ensure that KBE’s submission meets all the requirements of the solicitation.
• Prepare Qualifications & Exclusions, and site-specific construction related information/analysis needed to support these submissions.

Once a design/build project is secured, the Preconstruction Manager will be responsible to manage/supervise the Preconstruction Phase of Services including, but not limited to, the following:

• Manage the KBE team assigned to the project outlining roles, services required, and deadlines.
• Attend all meetings with the design team and client and be KBE’s day-to-day contact for these relationships.
• Act as the client liaison until the project is transferred to Operations. Stay in contact with the owner to foster relationships.
• Perform continual review and assessment of the developing design and trends in construction materials/labor/pricing to verify that the projected cost and schedule of the design is in alignment with KBE’s previously accepted proposal or, where a firm number is not yet established, the Owner’s construction budget.
• Advise KBE’s Senior Management and the Director of Preconstruction if the cost and/or schedule are projected to exceed the referenced limitations and outline a plan on how the situation is going to be mitigated/addressed/presented.
• Lead Operations in developing project specific bid packages for various trades that incorporate all applicable program requirements including scope of work, schedules, insurances, bonds, unit prices, supplemental bids, alternates and/or allowances.
• Prepare and coordinate all turnover documentation and facilitate turnover meetings with Operations team.

Negotiated Projects (other than Design/Build projects):

During the process of attempting to secure a negotiated project, the Preconstruction Manager will be responsible for the following:

• Prepare fee and general conditions proposal in conjunction with KBE’s Senior Management and the Director of Preconstruction.
• Study thoroughly and know all requirements of the solicitation in order to ensure that KBE’s submission meets all the requirements of the solicitation.
• Prepare Qualifications & Exclusions, and site-specific construction related information/analysis needed to support these submissions.

Once a negotiated project is secured, the Preconstruction Manager will be responsible to manage/supervise the Preconstruction Phase of Services including, but not limited to, the following:

• Manage the KBE team assigned to the project outlining roles, services required, and deadlines.
• Attend all meetings with the design team and client and be KBE’s day-to-day contact for these relationships.
• Act as the client liaison until the project is transferred to Operations. Stay in contact with the owner to foster relationships.
• Perform continual review and assessment of the developing design and trends in construction materials/labor/pricing to verify that the projected cost and schedule of the design is in alignment with KBE’s the Owner’s construction budget.
• Advise KBE’s Senior Management and the Director of Preconstruction if the cost and/or schedule are projected to exceed the referenced limitations and outline a plan on how the situation is going to be mitigated/addressed/presented.
• Lead Operations in developing project specific bid packages for various trades that incorporate all applicable program requirements including scope of work, schedules, insurances, bonds, unit prices, supplemental bids, alternates and/or allowances.
• Prepare and coordinate all turnover documentation and facilitate turnover meetings with Operations team.

Education, Experience, and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and 10+ years of related experience
• Proficiency required in: Microsoft Word, Project, and Excel
• Proficiency encouraged in the use of Microsoft PowerPoint, AutoCAD, Bluebeam and BIM software.

KBE Building Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status.

KBE is a VEVRAA Compliant Federal Contractor.