Preconstruction Manager

About Monteith Construction As a commercial construction company in the Carolinas, our Purpose is to build exceptional buildings in a way that thrills our partners. We fully believe we cannot deliver exceptional projects without exceptional people. Whether building schools, hospitals, health centers, offices, or airports, we know that what we build in our community matters. What You'll Do At Monteith The position of Preconstruction Manager requires an energetic self-starter with strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Successful candidates can provide full estimating services from start to finish on building projects. Projects are across NC and SC; some travel will be required. Experience with creating estimates above $2 million is strongly preferred. Provide timely and accurate material take-offs Correctly read and interpret plans, specifications, and addenda Review and incorporate historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc., into unit and man-hour figures Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend bid meetings, etc., to determine the scope of work and required contents of the estimate Prepare estimates by calculating the complete takeoff of multiple scopes of work Develop conceptual estimates Develop price work based on production rates and subcontractor input Coordinate total estimating effort relevant to particular bids/projects as assigned Maintain files of working documents as backup for the estimated figures Communicate with project owners, contractors, and others to provide cost data regarding project feasibility Follow awarded contracts as assigned – may include extra work items, change orders, etc. Use of electronic take-off software and office applications: Planswift, iSqFt, Bluebeam, Excel, Outlook, etc. Experience You Should Have Minimum 3– 5 years of experience in construction management or estimating required A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or a combination of education and experience, is very strongly preferred Ability to create and sustain relationships between Monteith and owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors Excellent communication skills, both written and oral Ability to travel (NC / SC) Required to Thrill at Monteith No Brilliant Jerks. At Monteith, we want collaborators and teammates. We Trust Your Good Judgment. Smart decision-making combined with best practices. It Can Be Done. Where possibility meets determination. Panic Slowly. There is a solution to every problem. Momentum. Our sustained, positive forward movement. What We Offer You Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) participation Incredible Coworkers and Company Culture Competitive salary with unlimited growth opportunities Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on Day 1 401(k) with company match Paid Time Off (PTO) Voluntary benefits, including short-term disability, FSA, HSA Diverse companies are better companies. Monteith Construction understands that equity, inclusion, and diversity drive innovation. We want to make sure that anyone from any place feels that they can do their best work at our company. All forms of diversity are valued and valuable at Monteith Construction. The pay range for this role is: 115,000 - 125,000 USD per year(Monteith Raleigh)