Assistant Preconstruction Manager

HITT Contracting Inc.; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Health care

401(k)

Wellness reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

HITT Contracting Inc. is seeking an Assistant Preconstruction Manager in Falls Church, VA to support preconstruction services from concept through construction documents. You will help manage budgets, prepare trade scopes, and coordinate with subcontractors to provide accurate pricing proposals.

The role requires 2–3 years of field involvement and strong skills in reading drawings, scheduling, and Excel. A team-oriented environment with opportunities for growth and training is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, or related field is required.
• 2–3 years of field experience or close involvement with construction projects.
• Strong critical thinking, problem solving and decision making under pressure.
• Ability to read construction drawings and specifications.
• Experience with project scheduling and phasing of projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Great attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to work well under deadlines and analyze technical information.
• Proficient with Excel and Microsoft Office Suite; OST/Bluebeam experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing preconstruction services to clients and operations teams.
• Collaborate in a team environment handling budget and bid proposals.
• Prepare written scopes of work for various trades.
• Review technical and financial information from subcontractors.
• Develop knowledge of major trades and components of building projects.
• Write RFI's during pricing phases.
• Suggest cost-saving solutions and influence project decisions.
• Communicate routinely with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Assemble deliverables internally and externally.
• Review work product to ensure process and quality standards.
• Support ongoing training of Project Engineers.
• Work productively with minimal oversight.

Skills

Excel

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Scheduling

Technical analysis

Deadline management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field

Tools

Bluebeam

On Screen Take-off (OST)

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Every day, our team members do amazing things in pursuit of our shared purpose to build trust with our clients, partners, subcontractors, and teammates. No matter your background, education, or career path, if you share our vision to create extraordinary experiences, you belong at HITT.

Assistant Preconstruction ManagerJob Description:

The Assistant Preconstruction Manager reports to the Preconstruction Manager and the Senior Preconstruction Manager and is responsible in assisting with Preconstruction services from initial intent through construction documents for assigned projects. The Assistant Preconstruction Manager must have proficient knowledge of the construction divisions and be able to quantify and manage specific trades to provide accurate pricing proposals.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing preconstruction services to our Clients and Operations teams
• Work in team environment and handle multiple aspects of budget and bid proposals
• Prepare written scopes of work for various trades
• Review and understand technical and financial information being presented by Subcontractors
• Have well-round knowledge of the major trades and components of building a construction project
• Write RFI's during the pricing phase of the projects
• Assist in provide costs savings solutions
• Make and influence decisions with multiple projects
• Communicate with subcontractors and suppliers on a routine basis
• Assemble deliverables both internally and externally
• Review work product to ensure process and quality are consistently being achieved
• On-going training of Project Engineers
• Work and be productive with minimal oversight

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field, required
• (2) to (3) years field experience or close involvement with projects under construction
• Critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making in pressure situations
• Understand construction drawings and specifications
• Experience with project scheduling and phasing of projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Close attention to detail
• Analyze technical information
• Able to work well under deadlines
• Microsoft Office Suite, with high level of proficiency using Excel
• On Screen Take-off (OST) Adobe products, including Bluebeam

Salary & Benefits

In accordance with Virginia Senate Bill 215 (SB 215), the base salary range for this position is: $82,000.00 - $117,000.00. Compensation in other cities and states may vary. HITT Contracting offers a competitive total benefits and compensation package including performance-based bonuses, premium health care coverage including vision and dental, employer-matched 401(k), wellness reimbursement program, paid holidays and time-off, and other voluntary benefits and leave types. The determination of salary is based on the candidate's individual professional experience, qualifications, education, skills, and training.

Equal Opportunity Employer

HITT Contracting is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring and developing the most qualified individuals based on job-related experience, skills, and merit. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We value a respectful, inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. HITT Contracting maintains a drug-free workplace, consistent with applicable local, state, and federal laws.