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Job Title: Pre-Construction ManagerJob Description

We are seeking a skilled Pre-Construction Manager who is adept in estimation and internal team management. This role requires leading estimator meetings and managing expectations and accountability for tasks and deliverables. The ideal candidate will have approximately ten years of estimating experience, strong relationships with trade partners, and the ability to perform take-offs of varying sizes. Proficiency in historical cost data knowledge and database management is essential, along with understanding the importance of consistent presentation in person or electronically. Experience in multi-family housing, corporate office workplace, building repurposing, historical, healthcare/wellness, private education, and hospitality projects, with sizes up to $60M in value, is advantageous.

Responsibilities

+ Estimate project costs and assist with internal team management.

+ Lead estimator meetings and manage expectations of estimates.

+ Hold accountability for tasks and deliverables within preconstruction processes.

+ Perform a range of take-offs for projects of all sizes.

+ Maintain and update historical cost data and databases.

+ Ensure consistency in presentation for estimates and scope narratives.

+ Build and maintain strong trade partner relationships.

Essential Skills

+ Minimum 10 years of direct construction experience.

+ Ability to budget projects with minimal vendor involvement.

+ Strong understanding of historical cost data.

+ Proficiency in MS Office software: Word, Excel, Project.

+ Efficiency in consistency of presentation of estimates and narratives.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ A 4-year degree or industry equivalency in architecture, engineering, or construction is desired.

+ Strong communication and documentation skills.

+ Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems.

+ Capability to initiate and coordinate activities independently.

+ Team-oriented and flexible in assuming new responsibilities.

+ Experience in multi-family housing, corporate office workplace, building repurposing, historical, healthcare/wellness, private education, and hospitality projects.

Work Environment

The role involves working in the office or on project sites, as well as attending networking events and client meetings. The environment fosters exciting work opportunities, fun coworkers, and supports work/life integration. Employees are encouraged to participate in volunteering and community outreach, with feedback and contributions highly valued.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $140000.00 - $160000.00/yr.

• Top compensation package• Bonus structure• 401k and matching• Medical and dental benefits• Paid holiday and vacation time• Paid parking/transit expenses• Life insurance• Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 13, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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