Preconstruction Estimating Manager

Ryan Companies US Inc; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Retirement and Savings Benefits

PTO

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Ryan Companies US, Inc. in Minneapolis, MN seeks a Preconstruction Manager I to lead estimating and support during preconstruction.

You will develop conceptual and detailed estimates, perform quantity take-offs, and coordinate with project teams to ensure competitive, accurate proposals. The role emphasizes cost control, value design, and schedule alignment while preparing proposals and coaching staff across the preconstruction discipline.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of commercial construction experience.
• Ability to read and understand project plans.
• Proficiency with CSI and Uniformat II work breakdown structures.
• Capable of thoughtful and accurate quantity takeoffs and data summarization.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual and detailed estimates with project managers.
• Solicit subcontractor pricing for budgeting and bid proposals.
• Record final estimates and maintain cost history.
• Support preconstruction processes including value design and procurement.
• Coach and mentor Preconstruction Engineers and staff on estimating processes.

Skills

Cost estimation

Estimate management

Preconstruction knowledge

Team coaching

Education

4-year engineering/architecture/management degree

Tools

OST

Bluebeam

VICO

Navisworks

Revit

Uniformat II

Job description

Ryan Companies US, Inc. in Minneapolis, MN seeks a Preconstruction Manager I to lead estimating and support during preconstruction.

You will develop conceptual and detailed estimates, perform quantity take-offs, and coordinate with project teams to ensure competitive, accurate proposals. The role emphasizes cost control, value design, and schedule alignment while preparing proposals and coaching staff across the preconstruction discipline.