Preconstruction Manager / Estimator

Russell Co.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in St. Louis seeks a Preconstruction Manager to support project teams in budgeting, estimating, and scheduling throughout the preconstruction process. With over 5 years of construction estimating experience required, the ideal candidate will demonstrate effective negotiation, team building, and strong communication skills. This role offers a collaborative work environment and opportunities for career growth within the firm.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction estimating experience required.
• Mechanical and electrical estimating experience a plus.
• Exceptional organization skills and keen attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support project teams throughout the preconstruction process.
• Prepare bid schedules to determine project costs.
• Provide technical support in negotiating contracts and change orders.
• Review construction documents and understand scope of work.

Skills

Effective negotiation

Team building

Problem solving

Mathematical skills

Analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Conceptual estimating capabilities

Education

Four-year Construction Engineering or Construction Management degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Brief Description

Russell is a professional services firm providing construction and development services across the Midwest. Since its inception in 1983, Russell’s culture promotes a collaborative work environment that strives to exceed our clients’ expectations and provide life‑time career opportunities for our professionals. Headquartered in Davenport, Iowa, with offices in St. Louis, Springfield, Missouri, and Overland Park, Kansas, Russell has delivered more than $7 billion in projects across 34 states. We remain a market leader in our core markets, including new construction and complex additions and renovations.

How You’ll Contribute

As Preconstruction Manager, you will help us reach our strategic growth goals by supporting project teams throughout the preconstruction process.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Supports project teams throughout the preconstruction process including budgeting, estimating, scheduling, value analysis and design management for all types of delivery methods.
• Assists in project pursuit, strategies and techniques.
• Prepares bid schedules to determine project costs.
• Works closely with design team during development to control project costs.
• Provides technical support in negotiating contracts and change orders.
• Consults with clients, vendors, project team, construction foreman to discuss and formulate estimates.
• Reviews construction documents and understands scope of work to bid.
• Reviews final estimate packages to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to formal quotation.
• Assists marketing/business development team by providing cost opinion support as needed.
• Updates and maintains estimating system.

Requirements

Four-year Construction Engineering or Construction Management degree or equivalent experience plus 5 years or more construction estimating experience required. Mechanical and electrical estimating experience a plus. Effective negotiation, team building, problem solving, mathematical and analytical skills required. Must possess exceptional organization skills and keen attention to detail, deadlines and accuracy. Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills. Strong conceptual estimating capabilities. Ability to coordinate activities on 'bid day'. Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.