Director of Preconstruction

Rbic; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Flexible spending account

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Short and long-term disability insurance

Job summary

Rbic is seeking a Director of Preconstruction in Rockford, IL, to manage the estimating staff and oversee the bidding process. This role involves ensuring effective communication across disciplines, reviewing bids and specifications, and preparing performance reports.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of estimating construction projects, proven management experience, and a B.S. in Construction Management or Engineering. The position offers excellent benefits focusing on financial wellbeing and health.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in estimating construction projects.
• Proven management experience with a history of leading and mentoring others successfully.
• Demonstrates solid communication skills in both presentation and writing.

Responsibilities

• Manage estimating staff and coordinate pre-bid attendance.
• Review and approve bids, specifications, and drawings.
• Prepare monthly reports on Key Performance Indicators (KPI).

Skills

Estimating construction projects

Management experience

Presentation skills

Contractual requirements understanding

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Education

B.S. in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Bid2Win

Job description

Overview

The Director of Preconstruction will be responsible for the management of the estimating staff, assigning resources to the multiple estimating pursuits, coordinating pre-bid attendance as needed, bid management, cost databases, estimating software, implementing and improving estimating practices. This position will be officeed in Rockford, IL. Ragnar Benson specializes in Port, Intermodal, Rail and Industrial projects nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Perform functions inherent to a manager/supervisory position through directing, planning, organizing, and coordinating.
• Conduct/attend project meetings as needed to communicate project requirements.
• Establish timelines and estimating goals for effective and timely submittals.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration on estimates between all disciplines and parties.
• Review and approve bids, specifications, drawings and the contract to proactively solve potential issues.
• Inform preconstruction staff of project requirements and owner directives and develop a plan to meet stated goals.
• Responsible for the management and continued development of the estimating department.
• Review and approve data submitted by staff, including proposals, presentations, and contract negotiations.
• Provide monthly report of Key Performance Indicators (KPI) which includes types of estimates and values of estimates being produced.
• Prepare post bid budget and job setup activity codes for handoff to cost control department for EPR interface.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of estimating construction projects.
• Proven management experience, a history of leading, teaching, developing, and mentoring others successfully.
• Demonstrates solid presentation skills and verbal/written communication skills.
• Possess an understanding of contractual requirements, conceptual estimating, design drawings and project specifications.
• B.S. in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent progressive work experience.
• Proven hands‑on experience using Microsoft Project, Primavera P6 or Bid2Win or similar industry software.

What's in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing

• Ongoing performance reviews and merit increases
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) – coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan

Equal Employment Opportunity

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws regarding consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.