Civil Preconstruction Manager

Cooper Construction Company; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Performance Bonus

Life Insurance

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Cooper Construction Company, Inc. seeks a Civil Preconstruction Manager to develop accurate cost estimates for industrial construction projects. You will source vendors, analyze risks, and prepare competitive proposals in collaboration with clients and design teams.

This role emphasizes thorough quantity takeoffs, value engineering, and clear budgeting for early-stage projects. You will coordinate with contractors and owners to optimize site utilization and ensure compliant, timely bids.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Science, or 5+ years relevant experience.
• Proven experience as Civil Estimator or similar role.
• Strong estimating, financial and cost analysis skills.
• Excellent math, analytical, communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience with site development contractors is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze project documents to identify civil scope.
• Review geotechnical reports, soil borings and lab results.
• Conduct site visits to assess conditions and coordinate investigations.
• Perform civil and earthwork quantity takeoffs for grading, utilities and paving.
• Develop cost estimates for labor, materials, and equipment using digital takeoff and estimating software.
• Develop budgets for early-stage projects with limited information.
• Conduct value engineering and cost analysis to optimize designs and budgets.
• Obtain quotes from subcontractors and vendors; perform risk analysis for proposals.
• Prepare and submit detailed proposals with qualifications, inclusions, and exclusions.
• Coordinate with design teams, consultants, and owners to optimize site utilization.
• Provide clear technical input to internal teams, clients, and subcontractors.
• Support operations teams during construction with technical guidance.

Skills

Estimating

Financial analysis

Communication

Negotiation

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Science

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

The Civil Preconstruction Manager is responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates, sourcing vendors, analyzing risks, working with clients and developing competitive proposals for industrial construction projects.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical & Preconstruction Analysis

• Analyze project documents, including drawings, specifications, and site reports, to identify civil scope.
• Review and interpret geotechnical reports, soil borings, and laboratory testing results.
• Conduct site visits as needed to assess existing conditions and coordinate investigations.
• Perform civil and earthwork quantity takeoffs for grading, utilities, soil improvements and paving.
• Develop cost estimates for labor, materials, and equipment using digital takeoff and estimating software.
• Develop budgets for clients in early project stages with limited information.
• Conduct value engineering and cost analysis to optimize project designs and budgets.
• Obtain and review quotes from subcontractors and vendors; perform risk analysis for proposals.
• Prepare and submit detailed proposals with clear qualifications, inclusions, and exclusions.
• Coordinate with design teams, consultants, and owners to optimize site utilization.
• Provide clear, concise technical input to internal teams, clients, and subcontractors.
• Support operations teams during construction with technical guidance.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure sitework scopes meet applicable codes, standards, and specifications.
• Stay current with industry best practices and technologies

REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience as a Civil Estimator or similar role
• Strong knowledge of estimating, financial, and cost analysis principles
• Skilled in sourcing materials and subcontractors
• Excellent math, analytical, communication, and negotiation skills
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and reliable
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Science (or 5+ years relevant experience)
• Previous experience with a Site Development contractor in the field would be a significant advantage

BENEFITS

We provide a variety of benefits to meet the changing needs of the talented people who make up our team. In addition to healthcare insurance, additional benefits include 401(k) matching, bonus potential, and more.

• 401(k) with 6% Dollar-for-Dollar Company Match
• BCBS Medical & Prescription Drug Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Bonus Potential
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Work Travel
• Paid Time Off
• Field Travel Home Benefit
• Learning and Development