Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
3-5 years of estimating experience in commercial construction.
Strong background in project bidding and management.
Deep understanding of construction, materials, systems, and market conditions.
Proficiency in estimating and quantity takeoff software.
Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience in Preconstruction meetings and cross-functional collaboration.
Responsibilities
Drive the bidding process by crafting precise estimates and proposals.
Perform detailed quantity take-offs for accurate estimating.
Manage subcontractor bidding processes and maintain relationships with subcontractors.
Prepare and analyze Bid Evaluation sheets for competitive bidding.
Evaluate project schedules and assist in drafting General Conditions.
Facilitate the handoff of estimates and relevant documents to Project Management.
Develop and maintain historical data on unit prices for future bidding.
Benefits
Discretionary Annual Bonus based on performance.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
401k savings plan with company match.
Generous paid time off and holidays.
Employee assistance program and flexible spending accounts.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Access to learning and development programs.
Full Job Description
The Role We Want You For
As a Senior Preconstruction Engineer, you will drive the bidding process for construction projects by crafting precise conceptual and hard dollar estimates, developing proposals, and managing subcontractor bids. You will ensure the accuracy and completeness of all project documents, perform quantity take-offs, conduct constructability reviews, and implement value engineering analyses. Your contributions will be crucial in shaping departmental strategies and fostering continuous improvement.
The Specifics of the Role
Proposal Preparation: Collaborate with the Preconstruction team to deliver accurate proposals across various business units, including Commercial, Industrial, Institutional, and Residential sectors.
Quantity Take-Offs: Perform detailed quantity take-offs for specific scopes of work to support accurate estimating.
Subcontractor Management: Oversee the solicitation process for subcontractor bids, build and nurture relationships with subcontractors, and maintain a comprehensive master list of subcontractors/vendors.
Bid Evaluation: Prepare and analyze Bid Evaluation sheets to ensure competitive and fair bidding processes.
Schedule and Conditions Review: Evaluate project schedules, assist in drafting General Conditions, and contribute to the final assembly of estimates for presentation to owners.
Handoff and Support: Facilitate a seamless transition of estimates, bid information, drawings, and specifications to Project Management, and assist Project Managers with contract negotiations, change orders, and other project needs.
Historical Data Management: Develop and maintain historical data on unit prices to inform future estimating and bidding processes.
Requirements
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
Experience: 3-5 years of estimating experience in commercial construction, with a strong track record in project bidding and management.
Technical Skills: Deep understanding of building construction, materials, systems, and market conditions. Proficiency in estimating and quantity takeoff software.
Software Proficiency: Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite.
Analytical Skills: Strong conceptual abilities with a knack for working with limited information, and proven technical skills in mathematical calculations.
Meeting Experience: Experience participating in Preconstruction meetings and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Some Things You Should Know
No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.
We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.
The pace is fast!
Benefits
Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!
Compensation
The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The Clayco Nationwide salary range for this position is approximately $80,000 - $90,000 +/- annually (not adjusted for location).
