Senior Preconstruction & Estimating Leader

Blattner; Avon (MN); On-site; USD 122,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

HDHP insurance

401(k) with company match

HSA and FSA options

Dental and Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Work/Life balance

Employee/Family focused culture

Gym on site

Job summary

Blattner, a leader in renewable energy construction based in Avon, Minnesota, is seeking an experienced Estimator/Preconstruction leader. You will guide preconstruction planning, coordinate bidding procedures, and ensure accurate, compliant estimates for awarded projects.

You will mentor the estimating team, manage subcontractor relations, and support cost control and risk analysis to protect project margins. This role requires travel and a strong background in construction estimation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of applicable preconstruction and/or construction experience or equivalent combinations of training and related experience in estimating, project management, contract negotiations and sound construction methods; emphasizing safety and quality.
• Advanced knowledge of construction market, estimating strategies, estimating techniques, cost control, and scheduling of purchases and work.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, purchase orders, contracts, cost coding systems.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Some travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Displays personal and professional ethics and ensures quality bid.
• Develops department strategy and vision with reporting of precedents and procedures.
• Advises and supports estimate planning for pre-bid meetings and proposal preparation.
• Supports Director and VP to develop major project review documents for executive approval.
• Supervises and mentors estimating staff and coordinates with subcontractors, vendors and clients.
• Reviews proposals and drawings to determine scope, contents of estimate and critical tasks.

Skills

Preconstruction experience

Communication skills

Reading drawings

Cost estimation

Bid coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction related discipline

Tools

HCSS Heavy Bid

Job description

Blattner, a leader in renewable energy construction based in Avon, Minnesota, is seeking an experienced Estimator/Preconstruction leader. You will guide preconstruction planning, coordinate bidding procedures, and ensure accurate, compliant estimates for awarded projects.

You will mentor the estimating team, manage subcontractor relations, and support cost control and risk analysis to protect project margins. This role requires travel and a strong background in construction estimation.