Bachelor's degree or 3-5 years related experience required, Bachelor's in Building Construction preferred with 5-10 years experience.
Strong analytical skills to interpret construction documents and specifications.
Excellent written communication for reports and business correspondence.
Proficient in mathematics for calculations related to construction estimates and dimensions.
Familiar with construction terminology regarding materials and methods.
Must possess a valid Driver's License in good standing.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management software like Primavera and Timberline.
Responsibilities
Assist the Director of Preconstruction with budgeting, estimating, and document management.
Serve as the primary contact for customer satisfaction and service.
Establish and maintain relationships with subcontractors.
Ensure accuracy and professionalism in bid packages and proposals.
Prepare preliminary budgets and specifications for contracts.
Maintain open communication with Project Managers on bid package details.
Attend pre-bid meetings as needed.
Benefits
Professional growth opportunities through hands-on experience.
Engaged company culture that prioritizes teamwork and collaboration.
Flexible work environment that encourages work-life balance.
Access to ongoing training and development programs.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities:
Assist Director of Preconstruction in managing the preconstruction process including budgeting, estimating, document review, preparation of bid packages and Request for Proposal, ensuring accuracy and professional presentation
Represent Parrish in a professional manner in action, appearance & attitude
Be the front line representative of Parrish for customer satisfaction and services
Establish new and maintain existing relationships with Subcontractors
Principal Duties:
Assist Director of Preconstruction (DP):
in establishing and maintaining pricing database to provide accurate budgeting
in developing and maintaining a database of subcontractors and suppliers
in preparing Construction Manager's Request for Proposal and specifications prior to reproduction of contract documents
in posting all addendums and or bid information online as well as faxing/mailings to ensure bidders have complete documents
in preparing preliminary budget information for architect or periodical estimates in accordance with our contract agreement with client
in preparing and distributing blank bid tab sheets for use of our guests on bid day
in creating and maintaining a system for receiving bids on bid day
in scoping bids received for all bid requirements
Maintain open communication with Project Managers and Superintendents for bid package accuracy and thoroughness
Attend pre-bid meetings as required
Prepare estimates and bids as directed by Director of Preconstruction
Job Requirements:
Education:
Minimum - Bachelor's degree or three to five years related experience
Preferred - Bachelor's degree in Building Construction and/or five to ten years related experience
Language Skills:
Employee must have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret construction documents, professional journals, technical specifications and procedures
Employee must have the ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Mathematical Skills:
Employee must have the ability to calculate figures such as those contained in construction estimates
Employee must have the ability to calculate proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
Employee must have the ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
Employee must have the ability to calculate feet and inch dimensions such as linear footage and square footage
Reasoning Ability:
Employee must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish estimates, and draw valid conclusions
Licenses:
Driver's License (license in good standing with less than 6 points)
Other Skills and Abilities Needed:
Ability to proficiently operate a computer and work with specific computer software such as:
Contract Manager
Primavera P6 Scheduler
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Timberline
Familiarity with construction terminology, such as: Materials, Methods, and Divisions of Work
