Senior Preconstruction Engineer - Estimating & Bidding Lead

CRG Real Estate Solutions; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Learning & development

Job summary

Clayco is seeking a Senior Preconstruction Engineer to drive bidding and make precise cost estimates for diverse projects. You will craft proposals, perform quantity take-offs, and manage subcontractor bids.

You will support project management with contracts, change orders, and value engineering. The role requires 3–5 years of estimating experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with estimating software and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, architecture, or related field.
• 3–5 years of estimating experience in commercial construction.
• Strong understanding of building construction, materials, systems, and market conditions.
• Proficiency in estimating and quantity takeoff software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience participating in Preconstruction meetings and cross-functional teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate proposals across multiple business units, including Commercial, Industrial, Institutional and Residential sectors.
• Perform detailed quantity take-offs for specific scopes of work to support accurate estimating.
• Oversee the solicitation process for subcontractor bids and maintain master list of subcontractors/vendors.
• Prepare and analyze Bid Evaluation sheets to ensure competitive bidding processes.
• Evaluate project schedules, draft General Conditions, and assemble estimates for presentation to owners.
• Facilitate handoff of estimates and drawings to Project Management and assist with contract negotiations and change orders.
• Develop and maintain historical data on unit prices.

Skills

Estimating

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Mathematical calculations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management / Civil Engineering / Architecture or related field

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Clayco is seeking a Senior Preconstruction Engineer to drive bidding and make precise cost estimates for diverse projects. You will craft proposals, perform quantity take-offs, and manage subcontractor bids.

You will support project management with contracts, change orders, and value engineering. The role requires 3–5 years of estimating experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with estimating software and MS Office.