Leland Saylor Associates

Job Description

Leland Saylor Associates (LSA) has an opportunity for a Pre-Construction Manager/Senior Cost Estimator to join our team to work on high profile, $20 million to $1 billion programs at our regional office in Los Angeles, CA. The Pre-Construction Manager will be responsible for all estimating operations in the greater Los Angeles region. The Pre-Construction Manager will engage on the largest, most prominent, and technically complex billion-dollar public projects and will oversee a team of highly experienced and certified cost consulting professionals.

Daily Duties

• Build effective relationships with customers, design team, subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meets or exceeds the customer’s expectations.
• Develop proposals and assist in presentations as necessary.
• Actively participate in the industry, client, and community relations.
• Provide estimating and pre-construction feasibility studies and analysis for potential projects.
• Support Creation of Marketing plan for future projects in line with an overall strategic business plan.
• Lead and manage the estimating team in both the office and the field.
• Participate in talent management activities such as recruiting, coaching and mentoring others.
• Participate in and support Estimating training programs and commits to both personal and staff development.
• Prepare accurate construction and project cost estimates from conceptual design through project close out.
• Assign and coordinate scope of work with estimating staff for each project to ensure job quality and profitability.
• Review project plans, specifications, estimating scopes and pricing prepared by estimating staff.
• Prepare budget and general conditions estimates for entire project prior to bid date.
• Review budgets and general conditions prepared by other estimators.
• Develop internal budgets and ensure project profitability.
• Ensure the flow of project information is maintained and documented.
• Maintain and communicate data on construction and material cost trends affecting project costs.
• Prepare and review conceptual estimates on multi-million/billion-dollar projects using past experience, historical data and parametric estimating ratios.
• Assess risk and adjust prices accordingly. Advise clients on risk mitigation, value engineering and market trends.
• Maintain and update the estimating software.
• Produce new and modify existing construction systems, wizards, assemblies, and models as necessary. Update Unit Price Catalog and Company Standards as required.
• Utilize computer software programs in preconstruction with particular emphasis on estimating software (e.g., Excel, Timberline, On-Screen Takeoff (OST), HCSS and Bluebeam).
• Prepare performance and salary reviews for employees.

Minimum Qualifications

• 12+ years of pre-construction estimating experience in a variety of building projects (such as medical, aviation, schools, and so on) with projects in excess of $100M.
• Experience managing a team of estimators.
• Experience in a Consulting/Advisory role.
• Strong conceptual estimating skills and experience.
• Knowledge of the California Construction market.
• Project Management, Project Controls or Claims Analysis experience.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and oversee multiple projects.
• Experience monitoring projects for compliance with budget and tracking profitability.
• Ability to work effectively with engineers and owners.
• Knowledge of civil/site construction, foundation and structural systems, exterior building systems, interior finish construction systems, mechanical and electrical systems, and associated costs.
• Strong executive presence with an ability to build and manage effective client relationships, deliver outstanding client service and engage with all stakeholders in a professional manner.
• Excellent organizational, managerial skills and communication skills.
• Business Development and Marketing experience; ability to support growth and firm profitability.
• Ability to identify opportunities for process improvement, creative problem-solving and increased efficiency.
• Computer skills to use estimating software, bid management, online plan rooms, database applications, Microsoft products (e.g., Word, Excel, Office, Outlook), and company communication tools.
• Experience in the Los Angeles and greater Southern California region, with intimate knowledge of the local markets and subcontractor base in both the private and public market sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and oversee multiple projects.
• Strong executive leadership skills including ability to build and manage effective client relationships, train and mentor staff, and maintain job profitability.
• Accredited CPE, P.Q.S., RICS, or AACE accreditation preferable, but not required.
• B.S. in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or related field preferred

Featured Benefits

401(k), Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, 100% employer paid premiums

Additional Information

For over 50 years, Leland Saylor Associates (LSA) has been a nationally recognized construction consulting firm providing expertise in the areas of estimating, scheduling, value engineering, and construction management. Saylor is a great place to work where your opinion matters, where you can grow with a supportive staff and make a difference in our project outcomes. We are proud to be an adviser on some of the largest, most technically complex projects in the nation.

We seek like-minded professionals who have a passion for estimating, drive to achieve results, creative problem-solving ability, and a dedication to client service and relationship management. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. Come join us and partner with our world class team and do your best work.

Saylor is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.