Preconstruction Manager (201090)

The ELTA Group; Noblesville (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k)

Vision Insurance

Bonus

Job summary

A construction management firm is seeking a Pre-Construction Manager in Noblesville, Indiana. The role involves developing pricing and scope letters for bids, reviewing bid documents, and evaluating vendor quotations. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field and has estimating experience in construction. Strong communication and self-motivation skills are essential for success. The position offers a competitive salary up to $100,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Experience in estimating in the construction industry or related field.
• Punctuality and reliability are essential.
• Demonstrated knowledge to estimate for construction trades.

Responsibilities

• Review project bid searches and invitations.
• Gather and evaluate bid documents.
• Prepare and enter detailed takeoffs.
• Assist with closing activities.

Skills

Understanding construction documents

Vendor pricing negotiation

Estimating for construction trades

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Building Construction Management or related field

Tools

Electronic estimating software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

This is an exciting, fast paced position working in a collaborative and supportive environment offering training and mentorship. The primary responsibility for the Pre‑Construction Manager is to develop proposed pricing and scope letters for project bids.

Responsibilities

• Review project bid searches and invitations
• Gather and evaluate bid documents
• Request preliminary project schedules
• Execute relationship building plans for strategic accounts
• Prepare square foot budget prices for contractors
• Gather and evaluate vendor, labor and equipment quotationsVerify and document vendor pricing
• Develop and prepare scope letters and price proposals
• Prepare and enter detailed takeoffs
• Prepare and review lump sum pricing
• Assist with closing activities
• Complete job file organization and historical data entry
• Set up project files and summary documents, turnover job files that are won/lost, etc.
• Maintain security over electronic and physical files
• Attend company meetings as necessary
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required in Building Construction Management, Drafting, Engineering or related field.
• Experience in estimating in the construction industry or related field.
• Punctuality and reliability are essential; courteous and professional demeanor required
• Ability to read and understand construction documents to perform accurate quantity takeoffs
• Proficiency to clearly request vendor pricing and fully understand application of those products
• Demonstrated knowledge of and capability to estimate for construction trades
• Detail‑oriented and able to meet deadlines
• Ability to take initiative and be self‑motivated
• Excellent written, communication and presentation skills
• Knowledge and experience using electronic estimating software
• Develop and submit proposals and responses to RFP’s
• Proficient in all components of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Job Category

Up to $100,000/yr

Additional Compensation Types

Bonus

Vehicle or Allowance

No

Medical Insurance

Yes

401(k)

Yes

Vision Insurance

Yes