Benderson Development is one of America’s largest privately held real estate companies, with a portfolio that includes more than 800 properties totaling over 50 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.
*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 with the estimators and under the supervision of a Project Manager to obtain negotiated agreements with sub-contractors and vendors.
*Principle Responsibilities and Duties*
* 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.
* Work with in partnership with various internal departments and continue to build a base of subcontractors for the organization.
* Expedite timely, accurate project cost budgets utilizing historical data, unit pricing, subcontractor/vendor proposals, and methods as discussed with management.
* Obtain, distribute and manage plans or specifications as directed by the supervisor for proposed projects.
* Review the summarized budget with the supervisor.
* Maintain all unit prices and keep current in estimating programs 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*
* 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 Manger 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 organization.
* Capability to plan, prioritize and multitask with meticulous attention to detail within time constraints.
* Strong and effective written and verbal skills.
*Pay Range*
$60,000 - $75,000
*\*\*Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.
00 - $75,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Employee discount
* Flexible schedule
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Referral program
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
Experience level:
* 4 years
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
* Overtime
Application Question(s):
* Are you willing to cold call contractors?
* Do you have costing and estimating experience?
* Can you read blueprints?
Experience:
* Construction estimating: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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