ASSISTANT PRECONSTRUCTION

Choate Construction Company • Raleigh, NC

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About The Position

The Assistant Preconstruction Manager is primarily responsible for supporting the daily coordination, management, and successful execution of the preconstruction phase of projects. This role assists in ensuring that cost objectives are met through effective estimating, scheduling, bidding, and contracting efforts. The Assistant Preconstruction Manager collaborates closely with internal teams and external partners to help drive project success and is capable of managing smaller scopes or specific disciplines within a project.

Requirements

• Relationship-driven approach to collaboration.
• Professionalism and integrity.
• Proactive communication skills.
• Ability to prepare detailed estimates.
• Assisting with takeoffs.
• Analyzing bids.
• Contributing to cost modeling.
• Developing project strategies, schedules, and logistics plans.
• Creating client presentations.
• Commitment to safety.
• Continuous learning of construction processes, tools, and financial drivers.
• Contribution to team improvement and professional development.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing smaller scopes or specific disciplines within a project.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams to support successful project outcomes.
• Represent the company with professionalism and integrity at all times, helping to enhance its reputation and promote future business opportunities.
• Communicate proactively, identifying and sharing new project opportunities and keeping leadership informed of any risks or challenges.
• Support preconstruction efforts by preparing detailed estimates, assisting with takeoffs, analyzing bids, and contributing to cost modeling throughout design phases.
• Collaborate with the Preconstruction Manager and project teams to develop project strategies, schedules, logistics plans, and presentations for clients.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety by modeling behaviors that prioritize the well-being of every team member on every project.
• Continuously grow your knowledge of construction processes, tools, and financial drivers while actively contributing to team improvement and your own professional development.

Benefits

• 100% Employee Owned Company with Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical Coverage Options: Surest, a copay plan, or High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical & Dependent)
• Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
• 401k Profit Sharing Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy
• Parental Leave
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• College Student Debt Reduction Program
• Employee Assistance & Financial Wellness Programs
• Employee Referral Program
• Charitable Contribution Matching ($1,000 per year per employee)
• Stewardship Day (Community Volunteering)
• Safe working environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed