Preconstruction Manager

HITT Contracting Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Premium health care coverage including vision and dental

Employer-matched 401(k)

Wellness reimbursement program

Paid holidays and time-off

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Seattle is seeking a skilled Preconstruction Manager to oversee estimating services from initial design to construction documents. The successful candidate will manage multiple projects, present information to stakeholders, and ensure the accuracy of estimates. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in a related field and possess 5-7 years of experience, including estimating. This role offers a competitive salary range of $100,000-$145,000 along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Five (5) to seven (7) years’ of related work experience, with two (2) of those years in estimating required.
• Demonstrate integrity consistent with company values.

Responsibilities

• Providing complete suite of estimating services with minimal oversight.
• Estimating a variety of building types.
• Managing multiple projects and deadlines, prioritizing and completing tasks.
• Presenting technical and financial information to stakeholders.

Skills

Read construction drawings and specifications

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

Analyze technical information

Analyze market and trade trends

Understand geotechnical reports

Coordinate with stakeholders

Make and influence decisions under tight deadlines

Forge partnerships with subcontractors

Distribute documents independently

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

On Screen Take-off (OST)

Adobe products including Bluebeam

Building Connected

Job description

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The Preconstruction Manager is responsible for all Preconstruction phase estimating services from initial programmatic intent through construction documents pricing for assigned projects. Estimating services include feasibility studies, budgets from conceptual design to bidding, comparative studies, value engineering and presentation of the same to both internal and external clients. The Preconstruction Manager is responsible for the accuracy of the estimate and personification of The HITT Way.

Responsibilities

• Providing complete suite of estimating services described above with minimal oversight
• Estimating a variety of building types
• Managing multiple projects and deadlines, with ability to prioritize and complete tasks
• Presenting technical and financial information to stakeholders, including changes from previously presented information
• The majority of the work is completed in an office environment. Visits to job sites are as necessary. Due to conditions on a construction site, employees are required to wear safety equipment per company policy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field, required
• Five (5) to seven (7) years’ of related work experience, with two (2) of those years in estimating required
• The Preconstruction Manager should possess the following skills or abilities:
  • Read construction drawings and specifications and identify missing elements
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Analyze technical information
  • Analyze market and trade trends
  • Understand geotechnical reports
  • Coordinate with stakeholders (developers, architects, subcontractors and HITT Operations) throughout design‑assist process, including attendance at design meetings as a HITT representative during preconstruction phase services
  • Provide oversight to Assistant Preconstruction Manager/Assistant Estimator
  • Make and influence decisions under tight deadlines and sometimes with incomplete information
  • Exhibit business sense, forge partnerships with subcontractors, analyze risk
  • Distribute documents without the support of an administrative assistant
• The Preconstruction Manager should be proficient in the use of the following software:
  • Microsoft Office Suite, with high level of proficiency using Excel
  • On Screen Take‑off (OST)
  • Adobe products, including Bluebeam
  • Building Connected, preferred, but not required
• The Preconstruction Manager should demonstrate integrity consistent with company values

Compensation and Benefits

In accordance with The Washington Equal Pay And Opportunity Act, Section RCW 49.58.110, the base salary range for this position is $100,000.00 - $145,000.00. Compensation in other cities and states may vary. HITT Contracting offers a competitive total benefits and compensation package including performance‑based bonuses, premium health care coverage including vision and dental, employer‑matched 401(k), wellness reimbursement program, paid holidays and time‑off, and other voluntary benefits and leave types. The determination of salary is based on the candidate’s individual professional experience, qualifications, education, skills, and training.

Equal Opportunity

HITT Contracting is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring and developing the most qualified individuals based on job‑related experience, skills, and merit. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We value a respectful, inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. HITT Contracting maintains a drug‑free workplace, consistent with applicable local, state, and federal laws.

In accordance with Washington’s Senate Bill 5123, HITT Contracting will only base initial hiring decisions on drug screenings non‑inclusive of cannabis. This law does not apply to applicants seeking positions that require a federal background investigation of security clearance or positions identified as safety sensitive. These positions include safety professionals, any level of superintendent or project manager, MEP or QC professionals, project engineers and construction interns.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Construction