Estimator / Preconstruction Manager
Estimator / Preconstruction Manager
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About Alston Construction:
Alston Construction Company is a nationwide general contractor with more than 20 offices coast to coast. For over 35 years we have delivered on our promises to our employees clients and business partners. We offer extremely competitive salaries a superb benefits package and a great place to work! In addition to routinely receiving awards for our projects and safety performance we have also received numerous Best Places to Work awards! We look for passionate construction professionals who share our core values to include: commitment integrity teamwork and respect. As our CEO Paul Little says In order to be successful at Alston Construction you must enjoy seeing success in others. If this sounds like you and what youre looking for wed love to hear from you!
Our top tier benefits package includes medical dental vision prescription safety glasses short-term disability long-term disability life insurance/AD&D HSA health FSA dependent daycare FSA EAP 401(k) Roth 401(k) After-Tax Roth In-Plan Conversion; paid vacation and sick time paid holidays tuition reimbursement Tickets at Work paid Identity Theft Protection (family coverage) and more!
Job Summary: Responsible for assisting management in the general business operations of the company by the daily management supervision coordination and successful completion of the preconstruction phase of projects.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities will include:
- Provide thorough accurate and competitive cost estimates through all phases of design from concept to construction and permit documents.
- Determine proposal specifications and the scope of work by reviewing drawings attending and/or managing bid and preconstruction meetings etc.
- Analyze and document cost analysis from historical projects purchase orders contracts and cost reports for future use in incorporating into estimates.
- Provide design assistance and cost data regarding project feasibility to the client design professionals and project team.
- Prepare bid packages and provide leadership and coordination on bid solicitation and RFPs.
- Develop scopes of work for sub-trades prior to and during bid solicitation.
- Perform takeoffs of multiple trades to minimize the Companys cost risks.
- Analyze proposals from subcontractors for cost scope and completeness to determine award of work.
- Identify and qualify new subcontractors to ensure an adequate number of qualified and financially sound subcontractors are available and to expand bid solicitation coverage.
- Prepare preliminary project schedules during the preconstruction phase and assist the Superintendent with the contracted schedule prior to construction.
- Assist with pricing and negotiating owner and subcontractor change orders.
- Maintain detailed records of working documents as a back-up for estimate figures including assumptions made for conceptual designs.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education Experience and Licensing/Certifications include:
- Degree in Construction Management Engineering Architecture or related field and appropriate experience successfully assisting in estimating (conceptual and hard bid) construction projects for a general contractor. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
- Design-build experience on relevant project types preferred.
- Experience in value engineering preferred.
Alston Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
