Preconstruction and Estimating Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $110K - $140K

Location : Colorado Front Range (Denver or Berthoud)

Company Overview

Dietzler Construction Corp. is a heavy civil general contractor operating throughout Colorado and Wyoming. Dietzler, and its affiliates, have been constructing complex infrastructure projects across the United States since 1913 for a variety of public entities and large private clients with an emphasis on bridge, dam and water utility projects. As a family-owned business, we pride ourselves on creating a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can grow, thrive, and feel challenged in a close-knit, supportive environment.

Job Overview

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 Dietzlers Denver or Berthoud, Colorado offices and will report to the Vice President of Construction.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing projects from the proposal / estimating phase through construction start.
• Oversee estimating staff, including delegation of tasks and work product oversight.
• Review project plans and specifications to firmly understand project scope, contractor requirements and develop a preliminary schedule with proposed means and methods.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates in conjunction with the estimating team. Must be able to present projects and proposed estimates to executive management clearly and succinctly.
• Must be able to identify project risks, flag them for executive management and discuss risk management solutions.
• Strong understanding of construction means, methods, and reasonable production rates.
• Past experience managing heavy civil projects, costs and budget.
• Prepare bid submittals, proposals and qualification responses for both public and private projects.
• Assist in project setup after award, working with the project management staff to develop a detailed master CPM schedule, logistics and safety plans.
• Provide leadership, establish and maintain an effective working relationship with internal and external partners.
• Identify project opportunities that fit the Companys market, attend 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.
• Determine site logistics for site access, temporary roads, fencing, etc. and arrange temporary services, primary surveying and horizontal control.
• Determine methods of construction, manpower levels, material quantities, equipment, temporary power sources, work schedules and document actual hours worked.
• Identify talent needs, interview and help make employment decisions on site crews.
• Assist with project management task on an as needed basis.
• Other duties that may be assigned.

Qualifications

Benefits

Pay

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.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

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.