Lead Preconstruction: Estimating & Bids

Integrate Construction Partners; Missouri; On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Integrate Construction Partners seeks a skilled Preconstruction Manager to lead daily preconstruction efforts, develop conceptual estimates, solicit bids, and guide projects toward construction readiness.

You will coordinate client meetings, analyze cost/benefits and life-cycle considerations, and prepare estimates across SD to 50% CD stages. Strong leadership, detail orientation, and STL market knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• A four-year college degree in engineering, construction management, building construction or similar is required and a minimum of six years of preconstruction and construction estimating experience.
• Proven proficiency in conceptual estimates and a Design-Build preconstruction philosophy is required.
• Knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, market conditions and trade practices.
• Demonstrate imaginative, innovative and succinct approach to a project.
• Excellent oral and written skills required.
• Excellent computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft office suite programs.
• Proficient in use of construction project scheduling software programs.
• St. Louis market knowledge is required. Previous experience performing work out of state is preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience managing and mentoring junior staff preferred.
• Experience with bid solicitation and quantity take off software.

Responsibilities

• Promote the growth and development of Client and Designer relationships. Present to clients and owners.
• Represent the Company and project teams in a positive manner in all project meetings.
• Meet deadlines on multiple projects at different progress stages.
• Prepare preliminary, schematic and design development estimates and final construction estimates; monitor cost trends to detect overruns.
• Assist in preparing preliminary schedules, staffing requirements, and logistics plans with Project Manager and Director of Construction Operations.
• Prepare General Conditions estimates and review with Project Manager and project executive.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of all estimates and maintain estimating records.
• Prepare clear bid packages for subcontractors and suppliers.
• Prepare owner contracts and exhibits for review and execution.
• Lead evaluation of subcontractor proposals and transitions to Project Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Preconstruction management

Estimating

Design-Build

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or building construction

Tools

Scheduling software

Takeoff software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Integrate Construction Partners seeks a skilled Preconstruction Manager to lead daily preconstruction efforts, develop conceptual estimates, solicit bids, and guide projects toward construction readiness.

You will coordinate client meetings, analyze cost/benefits and life-cycle considerations, and prepare estimates across SD to 50% CD stages. Strong leadership, detail orientation, and STL market knowledge are essential.