Estimating & Bid Specialist - Preconstruction

Leapley Construction Group; Atlanta (GA); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 94.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Leapley Construction Group in Atlanta, GA is looking for a Preconstruction Engineer to build budgets, estimates and bid packages from early design through bid.

You'll support a Preconstruction Manager on some projects and independently on others, honing your estimating, bidding and client-facing skills. The role emphasizes attention to detail, cost analysis, and proactive collaboration with subcontractors and internal teams.

Formación

• 1–3 years of estimating, preconstruction or project engineering experience with a commercial general contractor, construction manager or other construction-related business.
• Working knowledge of construction means and methods and how building systems go together.
• Able to work under a Preconstruction Manager on some projects and independently on others.
• Self-motivated, hardworking and organized; able to handle several bid deadlines at once without needing to be pushed.
• Naturally curious: asks why, and digs into drawings, specs and sub pricing until the scope and the numbers make sense.
• Clear written and verbal communication with subcontractors and internal teams.

Responsabilidades

• Budgeting and estimating: Do quantity takeoffs and help build conceptual, schematic and detailed estimates, including ROMs and test-fit budgets.
• Dig into sub pricing, question what looks off, and check it against historical cost data and current market pricing.
• Track scope and budget changes between estimate rounds.
• Bidding and procurement: Help write scopes of work, put together bid packages and build bidder lists.
• Send bid invitations, issue addenda, answer subcontractor questions and follow up for coverage.
• Level sub bids for scope completeness and flag gaps, exclusions and qualifications.
• Project support: Review drawings and specs for missing scope and coordination issues.
• Research value engineering options and alternate products, with cost impacts.
• Help prepare proposals, interview materials and the package handed to the project team.
• Keep the historical cost database and estimate files up to date.

Conocimientos

Strong Excel skills

Self-motivated

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Herramientas

Bluebeam Takeoff

On-Screen Takeoff

Procore

Microsoft 365

Descripción del empleo

Leapley Construction Group in Atlanta, GA is looking for a Preconstruction Engineer to build budgets, estimates and bid packages from early design through bid.

You'll support a Preconstruction Manager on some projects and independently on others, honing your estimating, bidding and client-facing skills. The role emphasizes attention to detail, cost analysis, and proactive collaboration with subcontractors and internal teams.