Preconstruction Estimator: Bids, Proposals & VE

Clayco; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayco, a leading full-service real estate and construction firm, seeks a Preconstruction Engineer to drive the bidding process, craft precise estimates, and manage subcontractor bids. You will ensure document accuracy, perform quantity take-offs, and support project teams from proposal through handoff.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Architecture, 1–4 years of estimating experience in commercial construction, and proficiency with

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• Experience: 1-4 years of estimating experience in commercial construction, with a strong track record in project bidding and management.
• Technical Skills: Deep understanding of building construction, materials, systems, and market conditions.
• Software Proficiency: Proficient in estimating and quantity takeoff software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Analytical Skills: Strong conceptual abilities with mathematical calculations.
• Meeting Experience: Experience participating in Preconstruction meetings and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Proposal Preparation: Collaborate with the Preconstruction team to deliver accurate proposals across Commercial, Industrial, Institutional, and Residential sectors.
• Quantity Take-Offs: Perform detailed quantity take-offs for specific scopes of work to support accurate estimating.
• Subcontractor Management: Oversee solicitation for subcontractor bids and maintain a master list of subcontractors/vendors.
• Bid Evaluation: Prepare and analyze Bid Evaluation sheets for competitive bidding.
• Schedule and Conditions Review: Evaluate schedules and draft General Conditions, assist in assembling estimates for owners.
• Handoff and Support: Facilitate handoff of estimates and drawings to Project Management and assist with contract negotiations and change orders.
• Historical Data Management: Maintain historical data on unit prices to inform future estimating.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong conceptual abilities

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture

Tools

Estimating software

Quantity takeoff software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Clayco, a leading full-service real estate and construction firm, seeks a Preconstruction Engineer to drive the bidding process, craft precise estimates, and manage subcontractor bids. You will ensure document accuracy, perform quantity take-offs, and support project teams from proposal through handoff.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Architecture, 1–4 years of estimating experience in commercial construction, and proficiency with