Preconstruction Analyst I

AvalonBay Communities • Arlington, VA

6d

About The Position

AvalonBay Communities, Inc., an equity REIT, has a long-term track record of developing, redeveloping, acquiring and managing distinctive apartment homes in some of the best U.S. markets, and delivering outsized, risk-adjusted returns to shareholders. With equal parts experience and vision, we've established a leadership position rooted in our purpose of creating a better way to live and that is always focused on building value for the long term. Creating a better way to live is the purpose that binds AvalonBay associates. We take that purpose seriously and expect you will as well. By focusing on collaboration, innovation, and taking ownership of our choices and actions, we act in ways that focus on creating value for our customers, investors and associates. Your positive, professional, and consistent personal interactions make AvalonBay a great place to work. The Role Provides support to Preconstruction Managers by directing estimators to provide detailed estimates as required, particularly lumber estimates, Structural, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Civil.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or Engineering.
• Experience: 3-5+ Years of Relevant Experience
• Reads and writes English as demonstrated by clear and concise written and verbal communications.
• Creates and delivers group presentations on function-related subject matter and writes reports in a clear, concise form.
• Performs basic Microsoft Office applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations.
• Performs intermediate mathematic skills, both arithmetic and geometric, to convert measurements when reviewing blueprints and floor plans.
• Exhibits ability to frequently stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb (stairs, ladders, etc.).
• Frequently operates general office equipment such as, but not limited to, personal computer, telephone, photocopying machine, facsimile machine, and postage machine.
• Utilizes computerized estimating systems, such as On-Screen Takeoff and Timberline, as demonstrated by prior experience with such a system.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to the Redevelopment team in the estimating process.
• Prepares estimates from conceptual and schematic level plans.
• Possesses comprehensive knowledge of site development costs.
• Exhibits knowledge of construction systems and products alternatives with regards to cost, quality of finished product, life cycle maintenance costs, speed of construction, and trade involvement with respect to labor supply, union involvement, and material availability.
• Assists development divisions, architects, engineers, construction project managers, and design/build subcontractors to ensure consistent accuracy and completeness of plans and specifications.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits — health, dental and vision, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement, an employee stock purchase plan and more.
• Growth based on achievement and promotion from within.
• Associate recognition (a company-wide recognition program that celebrates associate efforts and successes in contributing to the overall success of the organization - including destination awards, ‘AvalonBay's Very Best' recognition program and others!).
• A 20% discount on our incredible apartment homes.
• A culture built on purpose and our core values - A Commitment to Integrity, A Spirit of Caring, and A Focus on Continuous Improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees