Preconstruction Specialist I - Salt Lake City, UT

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Salt Lake City, UT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Preconstruction Specialist supports the development of project cost, scope, and procurement strategies through detailed quantity takeoffs, trade coordination, and data-driven estimating. The role produces accurate and timely work products that contribute to estimate quality and project success. The specialist supports preconstruction planning and estimate development, coordinates with subcontractors and vendors, helps compile project deliverables, and maintains estimating and subcontractor databases. The position also uses model-based takeoff tools, estimating software, AI-assisted workflows, and digital processes including BIM/VDC coordination. Travel to meet local subcontractors, attend bid walks, and attend conferences is expected at approximately 10%. The position is on-site in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in an accredited construction-related curriculum, such as Civil Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent preferred; alternatively, five years of relevant construction industry experience.
Ability to read plans and specifications.
Knowledge of construction, material systems, market conditions, and trade practices.
Knowledge of estimating software.
Excellent computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office suite programs.
Attention to detail, deadline orientation, organization, and ability to prioritize.
Strong organizational skills.
Good oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively.
Strong desire to learn and develop new processes, programs, and skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in an accredited construction-related curriculum, such as Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
Experience or familiarity with Beck Destini, Accubid, Bluebeam, or InSite estimating software.

Responsibilities

Participate in estimate plan meetings and support the preconstruction team as assigned.
Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and design review meetings.
Support the Preconstruction Manager in following the Preconstruction Process Flow.
Perform detailed quantity takeoffs using drawings, specifications, and models.
Contribute to subcontractor, internal, and/or owner RFI lists as required by proposals.
Contribute clarifications for assigned scopes of work.
Lead discussion on estimated scopes of work during estimate reviews.
Support development of conceptual, schematic, and detailed estimates.
Maintain and update cost databases, unit pricing, and historical benchmarks.
Participate in constructability reviews and value engineering efforts.
Compile estimate deliverables and ensure assigned scopes are complete.
Support procurement and buyout activities as needed.
Contribute to continuous improvement through lessons learned and data capture.
Assist with subcontractor and vendor outreach, bid leveling, and scope validation.
Help ensure bid documents are distributed only to qualified subcontractors and vendors.
Meet with local subcontractors as needed.
Help develop and distribute subcontractor and vendor bid packages, including NDAs, RFPs, drawings, scopes of work, bid forms, contract attachments, schedules, and site logistics plans.
Coordinate with operational resources as needed to ensure bid packages are complete.
Assist with recommendations of subcontractors and vendors to include in overall pricing.
Help submit project budgets to accounting.
Assist with compiling lessons learned for the preconstruction phase, when applicable.
Help maintain preferred subcontractor, bid forms and bid packages, cost history, estimating, and lessons learned databases.
Use model-based takeoff tools and estimating software, and utilize AI-assisted workflows that automate portions of the preconstruction process.
Support digital workflows, including BIM/VDC coordination.
Travel to meet local subcontractors, attend bid walks, and attend conferences as necessary.