Preconstruction Estimator
Listed on 2026-05-01
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Construction
Estimator, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveyor, Building & Residential Construction -
Engineering
Estimator, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveyor
My client is an international Construction Manager that is actively looking for a Preconstruction Estimator for high profile Federal Government projects.
As a Preconstruction Estimator you will be reporting to the Chief Estimator, you will have the opportunity to work on unique and exciting U.S Federal Government construction projects.
DescriptionReview project solicitation documents for accuracy and completeness and develop questions as they relate to assigned scope of work
Solicit subcontractor/vendor quotations, prepare and distribute bid document packages, respond to inquiries, being knowledgeable of respective scopes of work and responsibilities
Develop scope of work packages to define project work requirements through narratives, checklists, and quantity take-off
Evaluate and analyze subcontractor/vendor proposals to ensure accuracy in scope (Quantities, schedule, inclusions, exclusions, etc.)
Prepares subcontractors/vendors price analysis sheets
Coordinate with design team, on design-build RFP’s, to support development of proposals
Assist with purchasing and definition of subcontractor/ vendor agreements scope of work
Skills- Ability to work independently and in a team environment with multiple projects at the same time
- Ability to understand construction documents and develop scopes of work
- Good interpersonal and communication skills both written and oral
- Strong organizational and analytical skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel and Word primarily)
- Working knowledge of On-Screen take-off software or similar a plus
- Working knowledge of estimating software - Sage Estimating (Timberline) experience a plus
- Six (6) or more years of experience in the construction industry with estimating experience
- Demonstrated longevity of service, at the same company for a of minimum of 3 years
- Experience in fixed price, design-build, and/ or self-perform estimating a plus
- Experience with Government projects a plus
- Experience with sitework, concrete, steel or building interiors, a plus
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