Assistant Preconstruction Manager

The Beck Group•Austin, TX

About The Position

The Beck Group is seeking an Assistant Preconstruction Manager to support the preconstruction team leader and contribute across multiple facets of preconstruction. The role leads projects or scopes of work valued at $5 million to $15 million with oversight, and offers opportunities to help evolve existing operations. The successful candidate will collaborate with project and design team members, contribute to integrated project delivery, and help improve processes and technology. The role includes estimating and pricing work, developing and maintaining project documentation, supporting bid-day activities and subcontractor/vendor prequalification, using BIM and model-based estimating tools, and identifying and mitigating project risks. The Assistant Preconstruction Manager also helps deliver professional, visually clear estimates and supporting materials, participates in client presentations, and supervises and mentors Preconstruction Engineers and Interns. The ideal candidate has a comprehensive understanding of building construction, strong time-management skills, a collaborative approach, and the confidence to lead while remaining open to mentorship. The job requires frequent computer and office-equipment use, movement around active jobsites and uneven surfaces, and work outdoors in varied weather conditions. It also involves frequently moving equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and spending much of the day standing.

Requirements

At least 4 years of relevant construction and/or preconstruction experience.
College graduate with a relevant degree.
Experience using 3D models for preconstruction.
Demonstrable proficiency with MS Office, on-screen quantity takeoff applications, model-based quantity takeoff technologies, bidding software such as Procore, and next-generation estimating platforms.
Ability to use DESTINI Estimator as the primary estimating application, with tools such as Revit, BIM360, Assemble, and Power BI as supplements.
Ability to work collaboratively as a team player.
Ability to adhere to consistent and timely attendance.
Ability to frequently operate a computer and other office productivity equipment.
Ability to frequently ascend and descend ladders and stairs, constantly work outdoors in varied weather, and frequently move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds to various jobsite locations.
Ability to communicate constantly with subcontractors, vendors, and other project team members, move around jobsites on uneven surfaces, and spend much of the day standing.

Responsibilities

Provide accurate model quantity surveys and initial pricing.
Independently estimate interior, envelope, site, and structure scopes with minimal direction, and understand applicable specification sections.
Organize and develop estimates using a wide variety of classification structures.
Develop and maintain project-related estimates, drawings, models, and other documents in a consistent, organized structure.
Perform the bid-day process accurately and reliably.
Understand basic scheduling and lead times.
Assist with prequalifying subcontractors and vendors and managing the subcontractor database.
Administer BIM tools proficiently and regularly in daily practice.
Use model-based estimating software for quantity takeoffs, variance studies, and scope alignment.
Supervise and mentor Preconstruction Engineers and Interns.
Execute overhead, fee, and insurance add-ons, as well as billable wage rates and benefits.
Participate in client presentations.
Organize and manage estimate content to support buyout, project management, historical cost metrics, analysis, and organizational goals.
Identify major project risks and develop plans to mitigate them.
Interpret conceptual, schematic, or bridging documents and develop cost estimates.
Understand the design process, whether third-party or integrated.
Deliver high-quality preconstruction materials, including cost estimates, supporting detail and documentation, and professional graphics.
Perform daily tasks and responsibilities to a high standard while adapting methods to support organizational goals.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.
401(k) match.
Free SmartDollar financial wellness program.
Free dedicated financial coach.
Personal health and fitness program with activity tracking and rewards.
Paid family leave.
Health discounts on medical premiums.
Free comprehensive health screenings.
Free health coach program for weight-loss and hypertension management.
Financial and behavioral support for family-forming journeys, including fertility, adoption, pregnancy, and parenthood.
Free life coach.
Pet insurance discount.
Organized projects and events supporting communities.