Chief Preconstruction Estimator

This is a local Nashville position (no extended travel ): Relocation assistance will be considered. Flex your (Precon) muscles to seize a Senior/Director level opportunity!You will help/lead developing new progressive processes & policy to efficiently estimate hard-bid / negotiated work.Work within a dynamic company that is looking for Team-Leaders and Great people overall?You will have industrial or commercial construction experience - and be familiar with competitive bid (as well as negotiated, lump sum, conceptual design/bid, etc)-- then this MAY be for you!This Preconstruction Manager will lead-the-charge on finding new project opportunities and landing those preconstruction presentations to assure a healthy pipeline of exciting future work for this Nashville General Contractor. The Preconstruction Manager will lead all precon estimating activities in all upcoming project bids.Company Description:Our Client is a National general contractor with a Local (Nashville) office that provides construction services in various niches ( including commercial, industrial, healthcare, design-build, self-perform, multi-family, urban mixed-use, and arts and culture). Overview:The Senior Preconstruction Estimator leads and participates in the preparation of estimates for construction projectsPerform constructability analysis through the identification of design and constructability issuesCompile bid packages for complicated scopes that accurately convey desired bid scope and requirements to tradesDevelop value analysis' by defining alternatives to the proposed scope that are more cost efficient Prepare detailed estimate of entire scope of assigned trades, building system, and/or overall project costAnalyze existing site conditions and all contract documents to determine any required scope that is not indicatedObtain and evaluate subcontractor proposals relative to their scope of work • Determine if scope is covered and manage risk of scope gapsCreate cost efficiencies through ongoing estimating process improvementNecessary Qualifications:• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business, or related field.• 9-10+ years of experience within estimating, preconstruction AND commercial construction.• Proficiency with software, including OST, Bluebeam, bid management software, and some scheduling software (P6 or similar).• Ability to implement new technologies to benefit projects or the organization.