Preconstruction Analyst - Cranes & Equipment

Turner Construction Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company is seeking a senior professional to support preconstruction activities for First Equipment Company. The role focuses on budgets, pricing, scope alignment, and commercial materials for equipment programs, cranes, and site services.

You will independently perform defined preconstruction workstreams, build data-driven analyses, and collaborate with multiple stakeholders to deliver complete, execution-ready packages.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited program.
• Minimum 4 years in Preconstruction, Estimating, Procurement, Equipment or Rental Operations, or Construction PM.
• ASPE AEP designation obtained or pursuing CPE credential.
• Advanced Excel skills and data analysis experience.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare budgets, pricing and scope analyses for opportunities.
• Build pricing tools, budget models, and bid workbooks for decision support.
• Prepare and administer RFP packages across multiple support models.
• Maintain preconstruction data, vendor rate sheets, and bid files.
• Coordinate with Turner Preconstruction, Procurement, and Operations for alignment.
• Track bid review actions and escalate issues to leadership.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Pricing analysis

Budgeting

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

ASPE AEP designation or pursuing CPE

Tools

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

Estimating software

Job description

Turner Construction Company is seeking a senior professional to support preconstruction activities for First Equipment Company. The role focuses on budgets, pricing, scope alignment, and commercial materials for equipment programs, cranes, and site services.

You will independently perform defined preconstruction workstreams, build data-driven analyses, and collaborate with multiple stakeholders to deliver complete, execution-ready packages.