Senior Preconstruction Manager, SourceBlue

Lead SourceBlue Estimating

Division : SourceBlue Project Location(s) : Saddle Brook, NJ 07663 USA Minimum Years Experience : Travel Involved : 20-30% Job Type : Regular Job Classification : Experienced Education : Job Family : SourceBlue Compensation : Salaried Exempt

SourceBlue is a subsidiary of Turner Construction Company that has been purchasing materials and equipment for major construction projects for over 20 years. With a staff of 150+ dedicated professionals and over $5B in equipment and materials procured since its inception, we provide clients with comprehensive procurement services that are unmatched in the industry today. Candidates for this role may be based out of any US Turner office.

Position Description

Lead SourceBlue Estimating processes and are accountable for estimating functions throughout preconstruction phase including material calculations, project budgeting, bids and negotiation, and coordination with larger Preconstruction, Sales, and Project teams.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage SourceBlue Estimating processes and estimating functions during preconstruction phase and allocate appropriate resources for estimation of projects.
• Oversee reimbursement of Estimating employees and costs as related to General & Administrative (G&A) expenses.
• Enhance relationships with clients, architects, design community, and Trades to explore and secure future business development opportunities.
• Oversee and manage processes to review drawings, specifications, and other construction documents; inform SB senior management of design-related problems, completeness of documents, and other potential risks.
• Oversee development and issuance of Bid packages to vendors. Assess vendors' bids against contractual requirements and prepare bid analysis for project team review.
• Solicit vendor pricing for SB project estimates and budgets in partnership with the Global Sourcing team.
• Assess vendor contract terms and specified packages. Coordinate review with SB Project Executive and SB National team, close bid process, and communicate awards to vendors.
• Overall management and development of lump sum bids and collaborate with senior management for approval.
• Lead development of market research for upcoming work.
• Oversee development of General Conditions / General Requirements (GC / GR) estimate.
• Manage and oversee Value Engineering process during preconstruction.
• Collaborate with SB Business Development to prepare proposals and participate in sales and client presentations.
• Collaborate with SB Procurement to develop and evaluate procurement schedules and resources and analyze subcontractor proposals.
• Coordinate with SB Operations Lead to support Launch Matrix preparation, scheduling, evaluating, executing, and managing meetings for each estimating milestone.
• Work with Operations Lead to ensure timely and complete Constructability Reviews and incorporate into milestone estimates to extent required by contract.
• Coordinate with Lean Manager to develop and execute Pull Plans for design, estimate, and GMP schedules.
• Prepare comparison analysis to previous estimate and develop clear and concise message to explain variances for each project stakeholder.
• Manage Budget Control Reports between each milestone estimate to manage cost events and value engineering opportunities. Provide variance reports for each milestone estimate to communicate scope development.
• Provide recommendations and alternatives for strategic supply chain awards for final product selection by stakeholders.
• Apply expertise in purchasing, product, technical, and supply chain to provide guidance to SourceBlue (SB) project teams for assigned project(s).