Preconstruction Estimator & BD Director – for a Union Commercial General Contractor in Las Vegas

To succeed in this role, you must have a four-year degree in Construction Management or Construction Engineering, or at least 15 years of Strip union commercial construction experience, including a minimum of 8 years in preconstruction and estimating.

Strong leadership expertise in preconstruction and estimating is essential, with experience managing projects ranging from $2M to $50M+. Must be able to build and lead a team

You will be expected to excel as follows:

· Support the development, architectural, and construction team with preconstruction expertise including estimating, value design, costs, project schedule, procurement, project pursuits, and sales acumen.

· Manage/facilitate in all project delivery methods and procurement strategies.

· Manage/facilitate the planning and design phases on select building projects that will ultimately bring value to our customer and maximize our profit.

· Communicate the value of preconstruction/design management services on project pursuits

· Train and coach Estimating / Sales / Marketing staff

· Maintain current accurate historical cost data and current market information

· Maintain current data metrics – Win/Loss, subcontractor evaluations, unit cost analysis, etc.

· Host post construction reviews and implement best practices to mitigate repetitive issues.

· Create thorough and accurate lifecycle estimates – Conceptual, SD, DD and CD

· Create thorough and accurate competitive bids

· Develops contacts and quickly builds relationships with potential clients

· Make effective and convincing formal sales presentations to prospective customers

· Consistently achieves customer satisfaction

· Assesses and promotes professional development for team members

· Implements, and holds team accountable to company goals and initiatives

· Assume primary responsibility for ongoing formal and informal training and mentoring design management, estimating, document quality and procurement skills.

· Play a significant role in developing relationships with the Design and Development community and clients with an eye towards providing design/build level preconstruction services.

· Create and manage a comprehensive preconstruction schedule, design from a detailed estimate, optimize building systems, embrace enhanced design and deliver well-coordinated design documents.

· Accountable to review and validate project estimates created by the preconstruction team. Provide direction for understanding project scope, market pricing, and available resources

· Accountable to host descope review and validate project estimates created by the preconstruction team. Provide direction for understanding project scope, market pricing, and available resources.

· Ensure full project scope coverage and utilization of qualified subcontractors and vendors.

· Assist clients and developers with conceptual budgets of types. Capable of cost modeling using Uniformat II system costs.

· Document project information in the company work breakdown structure for historical comparisons.

Required attributes:

· Positive and effective communication abilities

· Advanced knowledge of construction means and methods, building types, estimating, scheduling, cost control and material pricing

· Effectively prioritizes and balances big picture and immediate responsibilities

· Ability to listen effectively, value the opinions of others and acknowledge contributions of others

· Ability to communicate and work well with others at all levels

· Ability to train, manage and hold staff accountable to get results consistent with corporate plans

· Thorough understanding of the design/build and integrated project delivery processes.

· Thorough understanding of value design and budget control during the planning and design phases.

· Thorough knowledge of the architectural, engineering, and construction processes

· Strong personal presence; sales and presentation skills and interpersonal communication skills

· Maintains balance of costs and aesthetic quality.

· Estimating background with experience in conceptual estimating.

· Values company culture and mission

· Leads by example

· Strives to “do the right thing” in all situations

· Maintains the highest professional standards at all times

· Values and maintains internal and external relationships at all levels

· Displays good judgment and sound reasoning to reach effective decisions

· Highly motivated and independent

· Proven team player

· Ethical and professional – setting a high standard for personal performance and behavior

· Assertive and candid

· Proven ability to manage teams successfully and profitably

Eligibility:

· All positions require verification of employment eligibility to work in the U.S and background checks.

· Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

· Minimum 15 years commercial construction experience and 8 years in regional union commercial preconstruction/estimating role

Compensation:

The base pay will vary based on factors such as the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities.

This is NOT a commission based position.

Benefit offering may include:

· Competitive Salary

· Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

· Retirement and Savings Benefits

· Flexible Spending Accounts

· Paid Time Off (PTO)

· Long-term Disability

Pay: $1.00 - $1.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person