Assistant Preconstruction Manager

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

Job summary

HITT Contracting Inc is in search of an Assistant Preconstruction Manager in Seattle, WA. This role involves assisting with preconstruction services, managing budget proposals, and collaborating with various project teams on assigned projects.

Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in a related field, critical thinking abilities, and experience with construction projects. This position offers a base salary range between $82,000 and $117,000 based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years field experience or close involvement with projects under construction.
• Ability to understand construction drawings and specifications.
• Ability to work well under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing preconstruction services to Clients and Operations teams.
• Prepare written scopes of work for various trades.
• Review and understand technical and financial information presented by Subcontractors.
• Assemble deliverables both internally and externally.
• Ongoing training of Project Engineers.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Decision-making

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Technical analysis

Project scheduling

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

On Screen Take-off (OST)

Adobe products including Bluebeam

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 - The Assistant Preconstruction Manager reports to the Preconstruction Manager and the Senior Preconstruction Manager and is responsible for assisting with preconstruction services from initial intent through construction documents for assigned projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing preconstruction services to our Clients and Operations teams.
• Work in a 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 presented by Subcontractors.
• Have well‑rounded knowledge of the major trades and components of building a construction project.
• Write RFI’s during the pricing phase of the projects.
• Assist in providing cost 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.
• Ongoing 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.
• Analyse technical information.
• Able to work well under deadlines.
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency, especially 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 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.