Preconstruction Manager Southern California
Preconstruction Manager Southern California
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$ 130000 - 180000
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Job Description
Immediate Position Available
April 2025
Title:
Preconstruction Manager
Reports to:
Director Preconstruction Services
Summary of Position:
This person is responsible for the of all preconstruction and estimating activities for Blachs Southern California Region including collaborative interactions with owners design teams and CM/PM teams as well as working closely with Blachs Operations and SelfPerform teams throughout the preconstruction phase.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for taking assigned projects strategically through all levels of estimating including Conceptual Schematic Design Design Development and final Construction Drawings including quantity takeoffs evaluating drawings specifications and related documents
- Communicate all estimates in a professional and strategic manner to owners design teams cost consultants etc.
- Perform value engineering and various cost studies for structure exterior skin MEP systems etc.
- Prepare Instructions to Bidders (ITBs) and Trade Contractor budget documents during the preconstruction phase
- Reconcile estimates with cost consultants
- Manage trade contractor communication
- Collaborate withOperations teams on subcontractor procurement including Bid Package development scope reviews post bid interviews and assembly of the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP)
- Take a leading role in the pursuit of new work including cost proposals preconstruction narratives and interviews for potential projects
- Be highly involved in all preconstruction activities beyond estimating including constructability design management site investigation early procurement etc.
- Maintain strong relationships within the AEC community
- Have a strong knowledge and awareness of the factors that affect construction costs
- Have a deep understanding of construction means and methods sequences and techniques
Skills/Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in construction management engineering or architecture and/or four or more years of experience in estimating or project management with Bay Area building contractors who possess
a track record of successful project completions and high customer satisfaction
- Must demonstrate excellent customer service
- Experience preferred in Blachs core markets: education housing institutional workplace and mixeduse.
- Experience with managing preconstruction activities
- Experience in DesignBuild projects a plus
- Must have excellent organizational communication (both written and verbal) and leadership skills
- Must be able to work both at a detail level and think strategically while managing customer relationships
- Solid computer skills are required experience with Estimating software preferred
Position Status: Fulltime regular business hours exempt
Compensation:
Blach Construction offers an outstanding compensation package including a highly competitive base salary an initial three weeks of paid vacation (growing to four weeks after five years of service) holidays and sick medical dental and vision coverage 401(k) plan with company match profitsharing longterm disability insurance cash bonuses based upon performance professional development and education assistance paid parental leave credit union membership adoption assistance infertility treatment assistance homeownership assistance student loan paydown program health club/gym subsidy professional affiliations and many other benefits. The company practices a progressive management style that truly values and appreciates highquality team members.
About Blach Construction:
Founded in 1970 commercial general contractor Blach Construction is recognized across the construction industry and general business community for its projects innovation employee engagement and community service. Quality and safety are at Blachs core. As a result the firm is continually ranked as a Top Contractor in California byEngineering NewsRecord has received multiple Construction Safety Excellence Awards from the Associated General Contractors of California and as a testament to its company culture Blach has been recognized repeatedly since 2009 as a Best Place to Work in the Bay Area by theSilicon Valley Business Journal/San Francisco Business Times. Blach is headquartered in San Jose with offices in Monterey and Orange County.
Blach offers an outstanding benefits package which you can read about on the company website as well as an extensive training and development program for all employees through our own Blach University. The management of the company is dedicated to maintaining a stimulating and exciting work environment where teamwork and excellence are encouraged and supported. For more information check out the companys website at .
Contact:
If you possess any of the above talents and are looking for an opportunity to join an exciting dynamic team at a growing firm please submit your resume through our website at Blach Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
