Strategic Preconstruction Leader

STO Building Group; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Life & AD&D

Job summary

Abbott Construction in Nashville, TN, seeks a results-driven estimator/leadership professional to guide estimating and planning support teams. You will monitor budgets, ensure accurate buy-out data, and drive cost history for improved pricing models.

The role requires strong communication, ability to manage multiple projects, and willingness to travel as needed. You will work with executives, estimators, and clients to develop profitable scopes and procurement strategies.

Qualifications

• BS in Construction Management, Marketing and/or Communication or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three to five years construction-related experience.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
• Superior communication and presentation skills.
• Must be able to pass a drug test and background check.
• Utilizes good judgment and remains efficient while under stress.
• Capable of communicating effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of all aspects of the construction process.
• Must have a strong work ethic, sense of urgency, organizational skills, task oriented.
• Must be willing to travel if required.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for estimating and planning support personnel.
• Monitor project budgeting and buy-out processes for reliable estimates.
• Communicate cost history for better cost modeling and estimating.
• Monitor planning support processes for efficient resource use.
• Coordinate with marketing on relevant information and brand recognition.
• Assist in evaluating, planning and executing new scope of services and profit centers.
• Monitor productivity and cost control on projects.
• Attend project review meetings and resolve budget problems.
• Plan and implement training for estimators.
• Oversee business development activities including client relationships and procurement strategies.
• Oversee sales activities from lead qualification to RFQ/SOQ/RFP responses.
• Establish goals, procedures, systems, and tools for sales/marketing tasks.
• Commit the company in the project procurement process for SBU projects.
• Supervise Estimating activities and personnel and manage team outcomes.
• Collaborate with Executives, Estimating staff, and clients.
• Other related duties as assigned.
• Represent Abbott Construction in the community at industry events.

Skills

Communication

Presentations

English proficiency

Analytical reading

Time management

Decision making under pressure

Education

BS in Construction Management, Marketing and/or Communication

Job description

• Provide leadership for estimating and planning support personnel.
• Monitor project budgeting and buy-out processes to ensure reliable information is available for estimates.
• Facilitate communication of cost history to ensure on-going evaluation of pricing information for better cost modeling and estimating.
• Monitor planning support processes to ensure efficient and effective use of resources.
• Interface with marketing to ensure consideration of all relevant information, issues, and brand name recognition.
• Assist in the evaluation, planning and execution of new scope of services and profit centers.
• Monitor productivity and cost control on specific projects.
• Attend project review meetings and facilitate solutions to budget problems as required.
• Plan and implement training for estimators.
• Identify and procure profitable projects by overseeing all business development activities, including customer relationships, networking, performing public relations activities, maintaining client database, and executing the client matrices.
• Oversee all sales activities, including identifying and pre-qualifying leads, working on procurement strategies, developing proposals, responding to RFQ’s, SOQ’s and RFP’s.
• Establish goals, procedures, systems, and tools used to accomplish sales/marketing tasks.
• Commit the company in the project procurement process with respect to SBU projects.
• This position supervises Estimating activities and personnel and therefore takes on the successes and failures of the team.
• Employee will work with the Executives, Estimating and Planning Support Personnel, and clients.
• Other related duties as assigned.
• Represent Abbott Construction in the community by attending appropriate industry events as approved by the Vice President.
  
  

Primary Duties

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Provide leadership for estimating and planning support personnel.
• Monitor project budgeting and buy-out processes to ensure reliable information is available for estimates.
• Facilitate communication of cost history to ensure on-going evaluation of pricing information for better cost modeling and estimating.
• Monitor planning support processes to ensure efficient and effective use of resources.
• Interface with marketing to ensure consideration of all relevant information, issues, and brand name recognition.
• Assist in the evaluation, planning and execution of new scope of services and profit centers.
• Monitor productivity and cost control on specific projects.
• Attend project review meetings and facilitate solutions to budget problems as required.
• Plan and implement training for estimators.
• Identify and procure profitable projects by overseeing all business development activities, including customer relationships, networking, performing public relations activities, maintaining client database, and executing the client matrices.
• Oversee all sales activities, including identifying and pre-qualifying leads, working on procurement strategies, developing proposals, responding to RFQ’s, SOQ’s and RFP’s.
• Establish goals, procedures, systems, and tools used to accomplish sales/marketing tasks.
• Commit the company in the project procurement process with respect to SBU projects.
• This position supervises Estimating activities and personnel and therefore takes on the successes and failures of the team.
• Employee will work with the Executives, Estimating and Planning Support Personnel, and clients.
• Other related duties as assigned.
• Represent Abbott Construction in the community by attending appropriate industry events as approved by the Vice President.
  
  

Qualifications

• BS in Construction Management, Marketing and/or Communication or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three to five years construction-related experience.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
• Superior communication and presentation skills.
• Must be able to pass a drug test and background check
• Utilizes good judgment and remains efficient while under stress
• Capable of communicating effectively in English both verbally and in writing
• Knowledge of all aspects of the construction process
• Must have a strong work ethic, sense of urgency, organizational skills, task oriented
• Must be willing to travel if required
  
  

Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, Life & AD&D Insurance, Long-term Disability Insurance, Short-term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Family Support, Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation, Paid time off, Time Away Benefits, Paid Holidays, Group Legal, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Identity Theft Protection, Group Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.

EEO Statement - Layton Construction is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

About Us

Layton Construction is a privately held national general contractor, delivering predictable outcomes in commercial construction since 1953. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Layton operates from 16 strategic offices across the United States, employing more than 1,500 construction professionals who serve diverse markets including healthcare, education, commercial office, industrial, hospitality, and multi-unit residential.

Founded on the core values of honesty, unity, safety, and quality, Layton has built a reputation for excellence in complex project delivery while maintaining strong partnerships with clients, architects, and trade partners nationwide.

The STO Building Group family of companies—Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest, Pavarini Construction Co., Pavarini McGovern, LF Driscoll, Govan Brown, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Layton Construction, Abbott Construction, and RC Andersen—includes over 4,000 employees located in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit-outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization. Learn more about how we partner with our clients to imagine, execute, and realize their vision at stobuildinggroup.com.

EEO Statement: Layton Construction is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.