Preconstruction Manager

Monteith; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Monteith Construction seeks a Preconstruction Manager to lead estimating from start to finish on diverse building projects across North and South Carolina. The role requires energy, initiative, and strong communication to coordinate take-offs, plans, and bid strategies.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in construction management or estimating and a related bachelor’s degree, with proficiency in Planswift, iSqFt, Bluebeam, Excel, and Outlook, plus willingness to travel NC/SC.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years experience in construction management or estimating.
• A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related field is very strongly preferred.
• Ability to create and sustain relationships between Monteith and owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Excellent communication skills; both written and oral.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently.
• Experience with electronic take-off and estimating software; Planswift, iSqFt, Bluebeam preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to travel (NC / SC)

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and accurate material take-offs.
• Read and interpret plans and specifications, and addenda.
• Incorporate historical data from purchase orders and subcontractor reports into estimates.
• Review proposal specs and drawings to determine scope of work and contents of estimate.
• Prepare estimates by calculating takeoffs of multiple scopes of work.
• Develop conceptual estimates.
• Develop price work based on production rates and subcontractor input.
• Coordinate total estimating effort for bids/projects as assigned.
• Maintain files of working documents as backup for estimates figures.
• Communicate with project owners, contractors, and others to discuss cost data.
• Follow awarded contracts; handle extra work items and change orders.
• Use electronic take-off software and office apps.

Skills

Estimating

Communication

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Planswift

iSqFt

Bluebeam

Excel

Outlook

Job description

About Monteith Construction

As a commercial construction company in the Carolinas, our Purpose is to build exceptional buildings in a way that thrills our partners. We fully believe we cannot deliver exceptional projects without exceptional people. Whether building schools, hospitals, health centers, offices, or airports, we know that what we build in our community matters.

What You'll Do At Monteith

The position of Preconstruction Manager requires an energetic, self-starter with strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Successful candidates can provide full estimating services from start to finish on building projects. Projects are across NC and SC; some travel will be required. Experience with creating estimates above $2 million is strongly preferred.

• Provide timely and accurate material take-offs
• Correctly read and interpret plans and specifications, and addenda
• Review and incorporate historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and man-hour figures
• Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate
• Prepare estimates by calculating complete takeoff of multiple scopes of work
• Develop conceptual estimates
• Develop price work based on production rates and subcontractor input
• Coordinate total estimating effort relevant to particular bids/projects as assigned
• Maintain files of working documents as backup for estimates figures.
• Communicate with project owners, contractors, and others to provide cost data regarding project feasibility
• Follow awarded contracts as assigned – may include extra work items, change orders, etc.
• Use of electronic take-off software and office applications; Planswift, iSqFt, Bluebeam, Excel, Outlook, etc.

Experience You Should Have

• Minimum 3– 5 years experience in construction management or estimating required
• A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related field or a combination of education and experience is very strongly preferred
• Ability to create and sustain relationships between Monteith and owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors
• Excellent communication skills; both written and oral
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Experience with electronic take-off and estimating software; Planswift, iSqft, Bluebeam preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to travel (NC / SC)

Required to Thrill at Monteith

• No Brilliant Jerks.  At Monteith, we want collaborators and teammates.
• We Trust Your Good Judgment.  Smart decision making combined with best practices.
• It Can Be Done.   Where possibility meets determination.
• Panic Slowly.   There is a solution to every problem.
• Momentum  Our sustained, positive forward movement.

What We Offer You

• Incredible Coworkers and Company Culture
• Competitive salary with unlimited growth opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on Day 1
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Voluntary benefits including short-term disability, FSA, HSA

Diverse companies are better companies.

Monteith Construction understands that equity, inclusion, and diversity drive innovation. We want to make sure that anyone from any place feels that they can do their best work at our company. All forms of diversity are valued and valuable at Monteith Construction.