Pre-Construction Manager

The Estimator will be responsible for coordinating preconstruction services and preparing conceptual budgets and full cost estimates for public and private projects

Job Responsibilities 

• Interface directly with clients, architects, engineers, as required
• Perform preliminary site inspections
• Read and interpret plans and specifications
• Identify plan discrepancies and scheduling contingencies
• Identify opportunities for value engineering
• Define and develop scopes of work
• Develop and maintain bid list and relationships with local subcontractors
• Obtain bids from subcontractors
• Negotiate with subcontractors and vendors
• Assist with construction timelines and scheduling parameters
• Prepare accurate and comprehensive conceptual budgets and job cost proposals, including GMP, lump sum and design-build bids
• Prepare client bid packages

Position Requirements:

• Knowledge of current unit pricing
• Proficient in quantity take-offs and square foot estimating
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Thorough understanding of current building construction systems, means and methods
• Familiarity with current local building codes
• Familiarity with construction safety requirements
• Familiarity with construction contracts and insurance requirements

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in construction related field
• 5 years minimum preconstruction estimating
• Strong skills in MS Office Word, Excel, Outlook
• On-screen take-off experience (strongly preferred)

Some Things You Should Know

• To serve our Clients in the Southeast Indiana area.
• We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs
• The pace is fast

Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
  
• Paid time off
• 8 Paid Holiday
• 401(k) matching
  
• Flexible schedule
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance

"Maxwell Construction is an equal employment opportunity employer"