Preconstruction Specialist I

The Haskell Company; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Preconstruction Specialist at The Haskell Company contributes to project cost, scope, and procurement strategies through detailed quantity takeoffs, trade coordination, and data-driven estimating. You’ll support the development of conceptual and detailed estimates, maintain cost databases, and engage with subcontractors to ensure complete bid packages.

The role requires reading plans, construction knowledge, and experience with estimating software, with up to 10% travel for site visits and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred, or 5 years of relevant industry experience.
• Ability to read plans and specifications.
• Knowledge of estimating software and cost databases.
• Strong organizational and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Estimate Plan meetings and assist the preconstruction team.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs from drawings and specs; support RFI processes.
• Assist in subcontractor/vendor outreach and bid package preparation.
• Help compile lessons learned and maintain cost/history databases.
• Support BIM/VDC workflows and AI-assisted estimating tools.
• Travel up to 10% to meet with subcontractors and attend bid walks.

Skills

Plan reading

Construction knowledge

Estimating software

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Deadline oriented

Education

BS in Civil Eng / Construction Mgmt or related field

5 years construction experience

Tools

Beck Destini

Accubid

Bluebeam

InSite

Job description

At Haskell, you’re not just joining a company — you’re joining a nationally recognized Top Workplace where diverse perspectives and inclusive thinking drive stronger outcomes. Whether you’re starting out, growing your expertise, or leading the way, you’ll find a culture grounded in trust, driven by excellence, and built to support your goals. Here, you’ll have the opportunity, flexibility, and sense of belonging to grow your career your way — while making a real impact.

The Preconstruction Specialist supports the development of project cost, scope, and procurement strategies through detailed quantity takeoffs, trade coordination, and data-driven estimating. This role is responsible for producing accurate and timely work products that contribute to overall estimate quality and project success.

Job Responsibilities:

• Pre - Estimate:
  • Participates in Estimate Plan meeting and aids the preconstruction team as assigned.
  • Participates in pre-bid meetings and site visits.
  • Participates in design review meetings.
  • Supports the Precon Manager in adherence to the Preconstruction Process Flow
• Estimate Development:
  • Perform detailed quantity takeoffs using drawings, specifications, and models
  • Contribute to RFI lists (subcontractor, internal, and/or owner), as required per proposal.
  • Contributes to clarifications for their scopes of work.
  • During estimate review, leads discussion on scopes of work estimated.
  • Support development of conceptual, schematic, and detailed estimates
  • Maintain and update cost databases, unit pricing, and historical benchmarks
  • Participate in constructability reviews and value engineering efforts
  • Compile estimate deliverables and ensure completeness of assigned scopes
  • Support procurement and buyout activities as needed
  • Contribute to continuous improvement through lessons learned and data capture
• Subcontractor/Vendor Management:
  • Assist in subcontractor/Vendor outreach, bid leveling, and scope validation
  • Help ensure only qualified subcontractors/Vendors receive bid documents.
  • Meet with local subcontractors as needed.
  • Help develop and distribute subcontractor/Vendor bid packages, including but not limited to, NDA’s, RFP, drawings, scopes of work, bid forms, contract attachments, schedules, and site logistics plans. Coordinates with operational resources, as needed, to ensure completeness of bid packages.
  • Assists in the recommendation of Subcontractor/Vendor to carry in overall pricing.
• Post Deliverable:
  • Helps submit project budget to accounting.
  • Assists with compiling lessons learned for the precon phase, if applicable.
• Database Maintenance:
  • Helps maintain preferred subcontractor database.
  • Helps maintain bid forms and bid packages database.
  • Helps maintain cost history database.
  • Helps maintain the estimating database.
  • Helps maintain lessons learned database.
• Digital / Technical Expectations
  • Utilize model - based takeoff tools and estimating software
  • Utilize AI-assisted Workflows that automate portions of the precon process
  • Support digital workflows including BIM/VDC coordination
• Travel:
  • Meet with local subcontractors, attend bid walks, and attend conferences as necessary.
  • Expected travel: 10%

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in an accredited construction-related curriculum, such as Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent preferred, or 5 years of relevant experience in the construction industry.

To Thrive in this Role, You’ll Need:

• Ability to read plans and specifications.
• Knowledge of construction, materials system, market conditions and trade practices.
• Knowledge of estimating software (preference for Beck Destini, Accubid, Bluebeam, InSite, etc.)
• Excellent computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office suite programs
• Detailed and deadline oriented, well-organized and ability to prioritize.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Good oral and written skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Strong desire to learn and develop new processes, programs and skills.

At Haskell, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, professional development opportunities, and more. Join us and be part of a team where your contributions make a difference.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, team members may be required to visit alternate locations, and therefore, must have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to do so. This position requires the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10 - 50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application/form information. The team member isfrequently required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.

Haskell will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

Haskell is a Drug-Free Workplace, and an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.