Preconstruction Manager | Commercial Construction

Monteith Construction Corp. • Jacksonville, FL

6h

About The Position

The position of Preconstruction Manager requires an energetic, self-starter with strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Successful candidates can provide full estimating services from start to finish on building projects. Experience with creating estimates above $2 million is strongly preferred.

Requirements

• Minimum 3– 5 years experience in construction management or estimating required
• A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related field or a combination of education and experience is very strongly preferred
• Ability to create and sustain relationships between Monteith and owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors
• Excellent communication skills; both written and oral
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Experience with electronic take-off and estimating software; Planswift, iSqft, Bluebeam preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to travel

Nice To Haves

• Experience with creating estimates above $2 million is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and accurate material take-offs
• Correctly read and interpret plans and specifications, and addenda
• Review and incorporate historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and man-hour figures
• Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate
• Prepare estimates by calculating complete takeoff of multiple scopes of work
• Develop conceptual estimates
• Develop price work based on production rates and subcontractor input
• Coordinate total estimating effort relevant to particular bids/projects as assigned
• Maintain files of working documents as backup for estimates figures.
• Communicate with project owners, contractors, and others to provide cost data regarding project feasibility
• Follow awarded contracts as assigned – may include extra work items, change orders, etc.
• Use of electronic take-off software and office applications; Planswift, iSqFt, Bluebeam, Excel, Outlook, etc.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) participation
• Incredible Coworkers and Company Culture
• Competitive salary with unlimited growth opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on Day 1
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Voluntary benefits including short-term disability, FSA, HSA

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees