Senior Preconstruction Estimator - Multi-Family Housing

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC seeks a seasoned Preconstruction Manager to lead estimating and preconstruction for large multi-family residential projects in Columbus, OH. You will oversee the entire estimation process, develop cost strategies, and present results to clients.

The role emphasizes value engineering, bidding and procurement, takeoffs, and client presentations, with relocation assistance available and a compensation range of $130,000 to $160,000 plus bonuses.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in large multi-family residential estimating (apartments HUD OFHA senior housing).
• Deep understanding of current market pricing and unit pricing.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain relationships with owners, architects and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead, create, and finalize comprehensive project estimates.
• Research materials, develop value engineering ideas with costs.
• Build subcontractor bid lists and analyze bids and scopes.
• Develop preliminary preconstruction schedules and staffing requirements.
• Complete detailed On-Screen Takeoffs.
• Prepare and present cost information to clients.
• Review estimates to ensure accuracy and quality.

Skills

Estimating

Value Engineering

Takeoffs

Bidding & Procurement

Project Planning

Client Presentations

Quality Control

Relationship Building

Job description

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC seeks a seasoned Preconstruction Manager to lead estimating and preconstruction for large multi-family residential projects in Columbus, OH. You will oversee the entire estimation process, develop cost strategies, and present results to clients.

The role emphasizes value engineering, bidding and procurement, takeoffs, and client presentations, with relocation assistance available and a compensation range of $130,000 to $160,000 plus bonuses.