Preconstruction Estimator & Bid Strategy Lead

Miller Valentine Construction; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Zero out of pocket cost insurance

Medical

Vision

LAD&D

Short and Long term Disability

PTO

Cell Phone Reimbursement

Job summary

Miller Valentine Construction in Columbia, SC is seeking a Preconstruction Specialist to support the Project Execution team with due diligence, design, schedule, and estimate preparation for multiple preconstruction projects.

You will assist with the sales strategy for qualified leads, prepare conceptual designs and budgets, conduct site condition reviews, generate quantity take-offs, and help create bid documents. Strong communication and software proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent construction experience.
• Estimating experience, internships or coursework preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to learn Windows-based software quickly.

Responsibilities

• Provide resources to maintain an increased opportunity pipeline and advance preconstruction projects.
• Support opportunity responsibilities to improve throughput.
• Travel to meetings with customers and design teams.
• Gather insights from customers to inform design and estimates.
• Assist in formulating strategies for all cost estimates.
• Prepare cost estimates and technical portions of sales proposals.
• Perform preconstruction services including site inspections and risk assessment.
• Create conceptual designs aligned with project requirements.
• Generate quantity take-offs and bid documents (ITB, SOW, bid forms).
• Maintain project files in Procore and support effective communication.

Skills

Strong verbal and written

Estimating experience

Analytical/problem solving

Team collaboration

Proactive learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field

Equivalent experience accepted

Tools

Procore

Excel

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Viewpoint

Onedrive

Job description

Miller Valentine Construction in Columbia, SC is seeking a Preconstruction Specialist to support the Project Execution team with due diligence, design, schedule, and estimate preparation for multiple preconstruction projects.

You will assist with the sales strategy for qualified leads, prepare conceptual designs and budgets, conduct site condition reviews, generate quantity take-offs, and help create bid documents. Strong communication and software proficiency are essential.