Manufacturing Estimating and Precon Senior Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

BLOX is revolutionizing the construction industry by integrating advanced manufacturing principles with innovative technology to deliver high-quality, modular building solutions. We are driven by a mission to rethink how buildings are designed, fabricated, and delivered, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and sustainability.

Description

We are seeking a strategic, results driven Senior Preconstruction and Estimating Manager to lead all preconstruction efforts across assigned programs. This role is responsible for pricing strategy, cost estimating, client engagement, and cross functional coordination to ensure accurate, competitive, and scalable project delivery within the DMC (Design Manufacture Construct) system.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead all preconstruction activities, including cost estimating, budgeting, and pricing strategy.
• Manage and mentor estimators, assistant preconstruction staff, and supporting PM/APM teams.
• Develop accurate estimates, scopes of work and bid packages.
• Conduct risk analysis and communicate impacts to leadership.
• Lead client presentations related to pricing, preconstruction, and value engineering.
• Serve as primary point of contact for client estimating and preconstruction teams.
• Communicate progress, risks, and solutions to clients.
• Support proposal development, pricing strategy, and business development efforts.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, architects, engineers, and trade partners.
• Develop and improve estimating processes, tools, and systems.
• Ensure effective communication and information flow across internal teams.
• Lead project handoff from preconstruction to operations (design, supply chain, manufacturing, construction, finance).
• Collaborate with field and engineering teams to develop scalable estimating tools.
• Support detailed takeoffs, labor planning, and constructability reviews.
• Assist with subcontractor buyout and contract negotiations.

Job Skills & Qualifications

• 7-10 years construction industry experience.
• 3-5 years preconstruction and estimating experience.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, cost structures, and estimating practices.
• Experience leading teams and managing cross functional stakeholders.
• Proficiency with estimating, project management, and scheduling software.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Professional licenses or certifications a plus.

Benefits:

BLOX ?offers the full spectrum of comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance. We also offer flexible spending accounts, paid time off, short term disability, long term disability, life insurance and a 401k plan.

BLOX believes in the growth of our people. We provide support for employees pursuing licenses/certifications, creating clear pathways for skill development and career advancement.

BLOX, LLC is committed to making employment decisions based on an individual’s qualifications, performance, and ability to contribute to our team. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We are equally committed to maintaining a respectful and inclusive workplace. Harassment or discrimination of any kind based on a protected status is strictly prohibited.