Preconstruction and Estimating Manager

Preconstruction And Estimating Manager

Dietzler Construction is looking for an experienced Preconstruction and Estimating Manager with significant past experience in heavy civil construction projects focused on structural concrete work and / or water control structures. This position can be based out of Dietzler's Denver or Berthoud, Colorado offices and will report to the Vice President of Construction.

Essential duties / responsibilities include :

• Managing projects from the proposal / estimating phase through construction start.
• Overseeing estimating staff, including delegation of tasks and work product oversight.
• Reviewing project plans and specifications to firmly understand project scope, contractor requirements and develop a preliminary schedule with proposed means and methods.
• Preparing detailed cost estimates in conjunction with the estimating team. Must be able to present projects and proposed estimates to executive management clearly and succinctly.
• Identifying project risks, flagging them for executive management and discussing risk management solutions.
• Strong understanding of construction means, methods, and reasonable production rates.
• Past experience managing heavy civil projects, costs and budget.
• Preparing bid submittals, proposals and qualification responses for both public and private projects.
• Assisting in project setup after award, working with the project management staff to develop a detailed master CPM schedule, logistics and safety plans.
• Providing leadership, establishing and maintaining an effective working relationship with internal and external partners.
• Identifying project opportunities that fit the Company's market, attending pre-bid meetings, pre-construction meetings, and weekly coordination meetings with subcontractors, owners, engineers and consultants as required.
• Ability to read and comprehend design drawings for heavy civil projects, contracts, purchase agreements, specifications, contract details for the project, coordinating subcontractor and supplier scope.
• Determining site logistics for site access, temporary roads, fencing, etc. and arranging temporary services, primary surveying and horizontal control.
• Determining methods of construction, manpower levels, material quantities, equipment, temporary power sources, work schedules and documenting actual hours worked.
• Identifying talent needs, interviewing and helping make employment decisions on site crews.
• Assisting with project management tasks on an as needed basis.
• Other duties that may be assigned.

Qualifications include :

Benefits include :

Pay : $110K-$140K / yr DOE

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa currently or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

Dietzler is an equal opportunity employer; we are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. Dietzler is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. Dietzler is a drug-free workplace and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.