Preconstruction Manager/Estimator

Our client, a Charlotte based commercial construction company is looking for a Preconstruction Manager/Estimator. The Precon Manager will assist the Director of Preconstruction with the preparation of all bids, budgets and proposals for new business and client presentations.

Responsibilities
• Accountable for responding to request for proposals, issuing invites to bid, plan takeoffs and preparing the project budget.
• Build and maintain subcontractor and vendor relationships.
• Contact subcontractors to confirm participation in bidding (sub coverage).
• Review construction documents and perform detailed takeoffs. Experience with On-Screen Take Off and/or Bluebeam preferred.
• Use templates to create budget/bid forms for submission to owners. Experience with MS Excel is required.
• Create and modify construction schedules incorporating all design, approval, lead times, estimating and purchasing activities. Experience with MS Project preferred.
• Ensure estimates are accurate, complete and reflect all elements needed for construction.
• Hold onsite pre-bid meetings with subcontractors.
• Ensure all potential risk factors have been evaluated and review proposals for submission with the Director of Preconstruction.

Qualifications
• 3+ years of preconstruction experience
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or associated qualification. If no degree held, a competent resume of estimating or project management experience is preferred.
• Capable of understanding plans and specifications and able to relay them effectively to subcontractors and owners
• Strong working knowledge of construction means and methods, subcontractor capabilities and building materials
• Familiarity with construction software for takeoff and preparing estimates
• Proficient in MS office
• Able to use scheduling software and capable of putting a working schedule together
• Understanding of consultant’s responsibilities and our obligations for Design Bid Build, Construction Manager at Risk and Design Assist delivery methods
• Knowledge of local/municipality requirements

Compensation: Commensurate with experience, Vacation, Benefits, 401(k)