Preconstruction Manager | Commercial Construction

Monteith Construction Corp.; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Great culture

Competitive salary growth

Day-1 medical/dental/vision

401(k) match

PTO

Voluntary benefits (FSA/HSA)

Job summary

Monteith Construction Corp. is seeking a seasoned Preconstruction/Estimator leader to guide budgeting, scheduling, and client coordination for commercial projects in the Carolinas.

You will develop detailed estimates and GMP proposals, review bid specs, and present pricing guidance to clients while ensuring a smooth handoff to field teams. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in commercial construction, strong leadership in estimating, and proficiency with CMAR/Design-Build processes and estimating

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in commercial construction.
• Strong estimating and preconstruction leadership skills.
• Familiarity with CMAR and Design-Build methods.
• Experience in trade-facing pricing and client deliverables.
• Proficient reading of construction drawings and specifications.
• Experience with electronic take-off and estimating software (Planswift, iSqft, Bluebeam).

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction from budgeting and scheduling through client coordination and final deliverables.
• Prepare detailed estimates, quantity takeoffs, value engineering analyses, and GMP proposals.
• Review proposal specs and drawings, attend bid meetings to determine scope and required contents of estimate.
• Present cost updates and recommendations to clients, clarifying pricing, scope and risks.
• Coordinate the transition from preconstruction to operations so field teams have information to execute.

Skills

Estimating leadership

Preconstruction leadership

Reading drawings & specs

CMAR & Design-Build familiarity

Pricing & client deliverables

Tools

Planswift

iSqft

Bluebeam

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.

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

• Lead preconstruction from early budgeting and estimating through scheduling, client coordination, and final deliverables.
• Prepare detailed estimates, quantity takeoffs, value engineering analyses, and Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) proposals.
• Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend bid meetings, etc., to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Present cost updates and recommendations to clients, helping them understand pricing, scope, and project risks.
• Coordinate the transition from preconstruction to Operations so field teams have the information and planning needed to execute successfully.

Experience You Should Have

• 5+ years of experience in commercial construction
• Strong estimating and preconstruction leadership skills
• Familiarity with Construction Management-at-Risk (CMAR) and Design-Build methods
• Experience in trade-facing pricing and client deliverables
• Proficient in reading construction drawings and specifications
• Experience with electronic take-off and estimating software; Planswift, iSqft, Bluebeam preferred

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

• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) participation
• 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.