Assistant Preconstruction Manager

HITT Contracting; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Health insurance (vision & dental)

401(k) with employer match

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

HITT Contracting in Seattle, WA seeks an Assistant Preconstruction Manager to support pricing, scopes, and bid work across multiple projects. You will review subcontractor data, prepare pricing, and help develop cost-saving strategies with senior staff.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering/construction management/architecture and 2–3 years of field involvement, with strong communication and technical analysis skills. A collaborative, deadline-driven mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field is required.
• 2–3 years field experience or close involvement with projects under construction.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to understand construction drawings and specifications.
• Experience with project scheduling and phasing of projects.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Familiarity with OST and Bluebeam for takeoffs and project reviews.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing preconstruction services to clients and operations teams.
• Collaborate in a team environment on budget and bid proposals.
• Prepare written scopes of work for trades.
• Review technical and financial information from subcontractors.
• Develop accurate pricing proposals and commentary.
• Write RFIs during pricing phases.
• Identify cost-saving solutions and influence project decisions.
• Communicate with subcontractors and suppliers regularly.
• Assemble deliverables internally and externally.
• Ensure quality and process standards are met across projects.
• Mentor Project Engineers and work with minimal supervision.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Decision making

Construction drawings

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Technical analysis

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/construction management/architecture

Tools

OST

Bluebeam

Excel

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 Manager

Job 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

In accordance with the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunity Act, section RCW 49.58.110, 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.

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.

In accordance with Washington’s Senate Bill 5123, HITT Contracting will only base initial hiring decisions on drug screenings non-inclusive of cannabis. This law does not apply to applicants seeking positions that require a federal background investigation of security clearance or positions identified as safety sensitive. These positions include safety professionals, any level of superintendent or project manager, MEP or QC professionals, project engineers and construction interns.