Preconstruction Engineer/Estimator

Leapley Construction Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Leapley Construction Group is seeking a Preconstruction Engineer/Estimator to assist in bid processes and manage incoming project information. This entry-level role involves preparing detailed pricing for various projects and requires strong communication and technical skills. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and eager to learn in a dynamic construction environment.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position requiring detail-oriented skills.
• Proficient in relevant software tools for estimating.
• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Manage and organize incoming bid invitations.
• Prepare detailed scope sheets and perform quantity takeoffs.
• Maintain internal historical cost databases.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Initiative

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Bluebeam

On-Screen Takeoff

Microsoft Project

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Leapley Construction Group of Atlanta, LLC

Position: Preconstruction Engineer / Estimator

Reports to: Preconstruction Director

Summary

Estimator is responsible for assisting the estimate Lead throughout bid process by managing and coordinating incoming bid information, while learning how to manage, coordinate, and prepare detailed pricing for individual disciplines of larger projects up to detailed estimates for smaller projects in a timely manner.

Relationships

• Always Represents Leapley Construction Group in a manner that will enhance the reputation of the firm through Trust, Quality, and Collaboration.
• Understands the importance of interacting with and maintaining positive working relationships with Owners, Architects, and subcontractors.
• Participate in organizations that serve to promote the interests of Leapley Construction Group.
• Represent Leapley Construction Group at pre-bid meetings and site walks / surveys.
  
  
  

Preconstruction

• Reviewing design documents to determine necessary trades required for bidding a complete project.
• Preparing detailed scope sheets for individual disciplines on a large project, using this same approach for all disciplines on smaller projects. Perform quantity takeoffs to support scope sheets and validate pricing.
• Communicates clearly with Leapley’s subcontractor partners.
• Develops a working knowledge of material unit costs, systems unit costs, and buildout square foot costs.
• Has a working knowledge of all plans, specifications, and documents of which assigned.
• Become familiar all policies and procedures as it relates to this position.
• Gain understanding of the requirements of working within various buildings throughout Atlanta.
  
  
  

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming invitations to bid by organizing and distributing information as it is received.
• Issue invitations to bid to subcontractor partners. Receive and organize incoming subcontractor bids for review by team.
• Identify, coordinate, and track key dates and deliverables.
• Assists in maintaining internal historical cost, project, and subcontractor databases.
• Assisting the entire team (Business Development, Project Management, Marketing, etc.) with the generation of preconstruction material for presentation purposes.
• Actively participates on internal team(s) which focuses on continuous improvements of the business and its processes.
  
  
  

Technical Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Proficient in Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, Building Connected, Microsoft Project, various FTP/document sites
  
  
  

Behavioral Skills

• Positive attitude, outstanding communicator, detailed oriented, has fun
• Takes initiative, eager to learn, sees big picture while being detailed, valuable contributor
• Genuine team player, dependable, consistent

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Construction

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