Preconstruction Estimator & Bidding Lead

Sky Mavis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Medical, dental & vision

401k

Job summary

Clayco is seeking a Preconstruction Engineer to drive the bidding process for commercial, industrial, institutional and residential projects. You will craft precise estimates, develop proposals, perform quantity takeoffs, manage subcontractor bids, and ensure all project documents are complete.

Collaborating with the Preconstruction team, you will review schedules, support contract negotiations, and contribute to value engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CM, Civil Eng, or Architecture.
• 0-3 years estimating experience in commercial construction.
• Proficient in estimating and quantity takeoff software.
• Strong MS Office skills.
• Able to work with limited information and perform calculations.
• Experience participating inPreconstruction meetings and cross-functional teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Proposal preparation across Commercial, Industrial, Institutional, and Residential units.
• Perform detailed quantity take-offs to support accurate estimating.
• Oversee subcontractor bidding and maintain master list of subcontractors/vendors.
• Prepare and analyze Bid Evaluation sheets for competitive bids.
• Review project schedules and assist in drafting General Conditions.
• Handoff estimates and drawings to Project Management; assist negotiations.
• Develop and maintain historical unit-price data for future bids.

Skills

Estimating software

Quantity takeoff

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management

Civil Engineering

Architecture

Job description

Clayco is seeking a Preconstruction Engineer to drive the bidding process for commercial, industrial, institutional and residential projects. You will craft precise estimates, develop proposals, perform quantity takeoffs, manage subcontractor bids, and ensure all project documents are complete.

Collaborating with the Preconstruction team, you will review schedules, support contract negotiations, and contribute to value engineering.