Preconstruction Manager

About the role:  

The Preconstruction Manager 1 is responsible for leading the preconstruction/estimating process for each assigned project.

Essential Functions:

• Lead preconstruction effort for projects up to $50 million. 
• Actively participate in the RFP/RFQ response preparation and interview processes. 
• Solicit pricing proposals from subcontractors and vendors. 
• Management of projects including estimating of design milestones, value engineering, constructability, schedule review, managing design/build subcontractors, identification and maintenance of long lead items and communicate accordingly with construction team members. 
• Develop and maintain estimating tools. 
• Maintain local and national historical estimating data and develop cost trends. 
• Perform value engineering and life cycle costing.  
• Input and evaluate all costs during the bid analysis process. 
• Develop and write all bid packages and subcontractor scopes of work. 
• Responsible for providing the client with accurate estimates and value engineering. 
• Demonstrates proficiency in scheduling complete Preconstruction effort including all estimate milestones, durations and identifying long lead items and other needs. 
• Initiate, communicate, and manage the constructability review process during design progression stages. 
• Initiate buyout and procurement strategy, identifying scopes/trades necessary to execute on schedule and maintain budget.   
• Work collaboratively with project management and field staff to prepare estimates for all stages of design, from conceptual through final construction documents (design/build, guaranteed maximum price and hard bid diversity). 
• Manage project hand-off process in a manner that ensures the success of the project. 
• Organize and clearly communicate responsibilities and deadlines cross-functionally. 
• Mentor and conduct monthly check-ins with direct reports. 
• Conduct annual performance reviews, make recommendations for promotions/demotions, salary adjustments and career growth of direct reports. 
• Oversee and manage preconstruction and operational support when assigned to your project.

Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, related field, or equivalent experience.  
• 5+ years related experience in the construction industry. 
• Extensive knowledge of regional market, competition, and industry trends. 
• Experience with variety of building construction types and market segments desired. 
• Prior experience as primary preconstruction lead on projects with minimal supervision. 
• Prior project management and/or supervision experience specifically around procurement, buyout, and scheduling.  
• Proficiency with Sage Timberline Estimating, ConstructConnect, BuildingConnected, Bluebeam, and MS suite. 
• Prior experience with project information management software. CMiC, Procore, Autodesk, and ASTA scheduling experience a plus.  
• Candidates must have acceptable Motor Vehicle record and be able to pass a background check per company policy. 
• Current driver’s license which has valid for the past 12 consecutive months.

Work Environment: This is a full-time in-person role based in our Denver, Colorado office.

What we offer:

• Our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) 
• Open Paid Leave Program and paid parental leave  
• Mileage reimbursement program  
• Cell phone reimbursement  
• Flexible benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance 
• 401(k) match  
• Competitive compensation, cash bonuses, spot-bonuses  
• We are committed to making a positive impact in the communities where we live, work, and play through our Volunteer Time Off program.

About us:  

Across the Front Range, clients choose to work with us based on the relationships and projects we build, and the unmatched client experience we deliver. As a 100% employee-owned company, we are all-in on every project. Our culture of ownership drives us to create buildings of distinction and relationships that last. For us, excellence is non-negotiable and it’s why so many of our projects are from repeat customers.

Our Core Values:
At Brinkman Construction, we’re Driven to Build, and our core values are the cornerstone of our success. They shape our culture, define our character, inform our vision, and empower us to deliver on our mission.

We are: 

• Relationship Focused
• All In

Salary: Range of $93,000-$145,000 annually. Salary is commensurate with technical skills and experience.