Preconstruction Manager

What You'll Do At Monteith

The position of Preconstruction Manager requires an energetic, self-starter with strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

• Successful candidates can provide full estimating services from start to finish on building projects.
• Projects are across NC and SC; some travel will be required.
• Experience with creating estimates above $2 million is strongly preferred.

• Provide timely and accurate material take-offs
• Correctly read and interpret plans and specifications, and addenda
• Review and incorporate historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and man-hour figures
• Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate
• Prepare estimates by calculating complete takeoff of multiple scopes of work
• Develop conceptual estimates
• Develop price work based on production rates and subcontractor input
• Coordinate total estimating effort relevant to particular bids/projects as assigned
• Maintain files of working documents as backup for estimates figures.
• Communicate with project owners, contractors, and others to provide cost data regarding project feasibility
• Follow awarded contracts as assigned – may include extra work items, change orders, etc.
• Use of electronic take-off software and office applications; Planswift, iSqFt, Bluebeam, Excel, Outlook, etc.

Experience You Should Have

• Minimum 3– 5 years experience in construction management or estimating required
• A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related field or a combination of education and experience is very strongly preferred
• Ability to create and sustain relationships between Monteith and owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors

• Excellent communication skills; both written and oral
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently

Experience with electronic take-off and estimating software; Planswift, iSqft, Bluebeam preferred

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to travel (NC / SC)
• Required to Thrill at Monteith

• No Brilliant Jerks. At Monteith, we want collaborators and teammates.
• We Trust Your Good Judgment. Smart decision making combined with best practices.
• It Can Be Done. Where possibility meets determination.
• Panic Slowly. There is a solution to every problem.
• Momentum. Our sustained, positive forward movement.

What We Offer You

• Incredible Coworkers and Company Culture
• Competitive salary with unlimited growth opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on Day 1
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Voluntary benefits including short-term disability, FSA, HSA

Diverse companies are better companies.

• Monteith Construction understands that equity, inclusion, and diversity drive innovation.
• We want to make sure that anyone from any place feels that they can do their best work at our company.
• All forms of diversity are valued and valuable at Monteith Construction.

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