Preconstruction Coordinator: Detail-Driven Builder Support

Abbott Construction; Sandy (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer‑m

Life & AD&D Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Short-term Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Abbott Construction is seeking a Preconstruction Assistant to provide in-office administrative, analytical, and coordination support to the Preconstruction team through planning, budgeting, bidding, and design phases of projects.

You will help organize project information, manage subcontractor participation, and support estimating efforts from pursuit through turnover to operations. A strong emphasis on collaboration, accuracy, and timely communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Highly detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Ability to work effectively with subcontractors, suppliers, clients, and internal teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Champions company values and delivers predictable outcomes for internal and external teams.
• Maintain vendor and trade partner databases.
• Coordinate bidding activities with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Support estimating by organizing drawings, specs, addenda, bid documents, and cost information.
• Maintain project documentation and document control systems.
• Coordinate meetings with owners, architects, engineers, and internal teams; schedule, prepare materials, document outcomes, track actions.
• Prepare reports and materials to support preconstruction planning and budgeting.
• Ensure subcontractors are prequalified during estimating and bidding.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Detail oriented

Reading drawings

Written & verbal communication

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Subcontractor coordination

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in Construction Management / Engineering / Business Administration or related field

Equivalent education/experience considered

1-3 years construction/estimating/project coordination experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Abbott Construction is seeking a Preconstruction Assistant to provide in-office administrative, analytical, and coordination support to the Preconstruction team through planning, budgeting, bidding, and design phases of projects.

You will help organize project information, manage subcontractor participation, and support estimating efforts from pursuit through turnover to operations. A strong emphasis on collaboration, accuracy, and timely communication is essential.