Preconstruction Manager

Benderson Development is one of America’s largest privately held real estate companies, with a portfolio that includes more than 1000+ properties totaling over 55+ million square feet in 40 states. The diverse Benderson portfolio includes retail, office, industrial, hotel, residential, and landholdings. With over 70 years of experience, Benderson Development has engineered impressive growth through innovation, insight, and determination. Preconstruction Manager Summary Benderson Development is seeking a talented Preconstruction Manager to join our team in Buffalo, New York. The ideal individual will have commercial estimating experience and costing experience. This position works under the supervision of a Project Manager to solicit bids and obtain agreements with subs‑contractors. Working directly with the estimating team for cost estimates and quantity take‑offs. Principle Responsibilities and Duties Preconstruction Assist the Project Manager (PM) in soliciting project bids, including developing scopes of work, contacting contractors for pricing, summarizing and reviewing bids, and comparing itemised scopes to project estimates. Support the PM in preparing bid summaries, drafting subcontracts, and performing other construction administration tasks. Review construction plans to identify potential errors and omissions. Contribute to the development of logistical sequencing plans and maintenance and traffic management plans. Demonstrate an understanding of construction schedules and critical path methodology. Willingness to visit project sites and perform daily field tasks as needed. Accurately prepare a detailed cost estimate of all aspects of proposed projects including but not limited to quantity takeoff, detailed cost estimate, line item, and subcontractor summary by division. Obtain, distribute, and manage plans or specifications as directed by the supervisor for proposed projects. Review the summarised budget with the supervisor. Maintain all unit prices and keep current in estimating programmes and templates. Adjust unit prices in the system as the market adjusts the prices. Verify existing conditions of vacancies and incorporate found conditions into budget and estimates. Qualifications A two‑year construction degree, Construction Related Degree, or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience is preferred. Site Superintendents wanting to become a Project Manager are welcome to apply. 4+ years of commercial estimating experience required, preferably with a general contractor or developer. Analytical and problem‑solving mentality Team player, self‑motivated, gets along well with employees at all levels in the organisation. Capability to plan, prioritise and multitask with meticulous attention to detail within time constraints. Strong and effective written and verbal skills. Possess a solid understanding of construction site safety and the ability to identify and address safety concerns. Strong computer skills, Excel, Bluebeam, QTY take‑off programmes. Self‑motivated, willing to learn, work as a team. Pay Range $70,000 - $90,000 annually Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate. 401(k) matching Employee assistance programme Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral programme Vision insurance Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr