Preconstruction Estimating Lead

Ryan Companies US, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Retirement and Savings Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Ryan Companies US, Inc. in Atlanta seeks a Preconstruction Manager I to drive accurate budgeting and cost control for projects ranging from $5M to $100M+. The role emphasizes collaboration with owners, architects, engineers, and the project team to develop conceptual and detailed estimates, value design, and procurement strategies.

You will train cost engineers and PM staff, review bids, and help manage scope and cost history to support GMP estimates and project success.

Qualifications

• 4 year engineering, architectural or management degree required.
• 4-6 years commercial construction experience.
• Knowledge of CSI and Uniformat II work breakdown structures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual and detailed estimates with project managers.
• Perform quantity take-offs of construction systems.
• Create project estimates individually and with a team.
• Solicit subcontractor pricing for budgeting and bids.
• Record final estimates and maintain cost history.
• Create preconstruction schedules with PMs and field personnel.
• Provide preconstruction expertise including value design, costs, schedules, procurement, and pursuits.

Skills

Estimating

Cost modeling

Preconstruction

Quantity take-offs

Value engineering

Cost history

Team collaboration

Education

4 year engineering/architectural/management degree

Tools

Excel

OST

Bluebeam

VICO

Navisworks

Revit

Job description

Ryan Companies US, Inc. in Atlanta seeks a Preconstruction Manager I to drive accurate budgeting and cost control for projects ranging from $5M to $100M+. The role emphasizes collaboration with owners, architects, engineers, and the project team to develop conceptual and detailed estimates, value design, and procurement strategies.

You will train cost engineers and PM staff, review bids, and help manage scope and cost history to support GMP estimates and project success.