ESTIMATING & PURCHASING PRECONSTRUCTION SPECIALIST

F1Sch3Rh0M3S; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Insurance

401(k) with company matching

Employee Life Insurance

Personal time off

Inclusive Leave

Job summary

F1Sch3Rh0M3S is seeking a Preconstruction Engineer in Erlanger, Kentucky to support project planning and execution during the preconstruction phase. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, with at least five years of related experience in estimating, procurement, or project management.

This role includes collaborating with various teams to develop budgets and project scopes, ensuring effective project setup, and leading bid management efforts for multifamily construction projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in construction estimating, procurement, project engineering, or project management.
• Strong understanding of industry standard cost structuring (CSI/Masterformat, Uniformat).
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of accurate and complete project estimates across all phases of preconstruction.
• Perform and/or coordinate quantity takeoffs with internal teams and shared services partners.
• Collaborate with the Preconstruction Manager and Shared Services to develop conceptual, schematic, and GMP-level estimates.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Data analysis

Adaptability

Initiative

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related fields

Tools

Estimating software

Bid management platforms (TradeTapp, BuildingConnected, Autodesk Forma Estimate)

Job description

Job Summary

This role supports the planning and execution of projects during the preconstruction phase, contributing to accurate estimating, competitive subcontractor procurement, and effective project set‑up. It collaborates with the Preconstruction Manager, development, and operations teams to develop project budgets, define scopes of work, and support front‑end project planning efforts. This role plays a key part in ensuring project feasibility, cost certainty, and a smooth transition from preconstruction to construction by coordinating bid efforts, analyzing trade coverage, and supporting procurement and early project logistics. Internally, this role will be referred to as a "Preconstruction Engineer."

You will thrive in this role if you:

• Are curious and forward‑thinking while remaining grounded in organizational objectives.
• Possess strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to use data to identify issues and recommend solutions.
• Have the ability to adapt to varying environments, responsibilities, and priorities.
• Demonstrate initiative and a drive to improve processes and outcomes.

These skills will be used to:

• Support the development of accurate and complete project estimates across all phases of preconstruction.
• Perform and/or coordinate quantity takeoffs with internal teams and shared services partners.
• Collaborate with the Preconstruction Manager and Shared Services to develop conceptual, schematic, and GMP‑level estimates.
• Assist in preparing and assembling Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) proposals and supporting documentation.
• Facilitate alignment between internal cost structures (CSI/MasterFormat) and Fischer Group cost categories.
• Lead development of scopes of work for subcontractor bidding, focusing on multifamily construction.
• Support subcontractor outreach, prequalification, and bid management using platforms such as Autodesk TradeTapp.
• Lead bid leveling, scope comparisons, and analysis to ensure complete and competitive trade coverage.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related fields.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in construction estimating, procurement, project engineering, or project management.

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of industry standard cost structuring (CSI/Masterformat, Uniformat).
• Experience with estimating software and bid management platforms (TradeTapp, BuildingConnected, Autodesk Forma Estimate or similar).
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Commercial or multifamily construction experience.

Physical demands and work environment:

• Must have use of sensory skills to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the telephone and face‑to‑face contact.
• Must have the capability to effectively use and operate various office equipment such as computer, calculator, and copier.
• Must be able to sit for long periods with low periods of reaching and standing.

Benefits & Compensation

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Insurance
• Competitive Compensation
• 401(k) with company matching contributions and profit‑sharing
• Employee Life Insurance
• Personal time off
• Inclusive Leave