Precon Engineer
Core
Junior Estimator preparing detailed bid packages, cost estimates, and variance summaries for negotiated commercial construction projects.
Role type
Junior Commercial Construction Estimator
Builds
Bid packages, cost estimates, and proposal responses for commercial construction projects
Domain
Commercial Construction
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Unit cost analysis, RFP response preparation, subcontractor coordination, vendor database management, subcontract negotiation, value engineering participation, architectural/structural drawing interpretation, MS Office Suite proficiency, estimating software (OnScreen Takeoff), project management software (Prolog), scheduling software (Primavera)
Preferred skills
Conceptual cost estimation, business development, leading cost presentation to owners
Responsibilities
Prepare detailed instructions to bidders and comprehensive bid packages, contact suppliers and vendors to discuss requests and due dates, handle subcontractor requests, prepare and distribute time-sensitive materials, coordinate team activities from bid to proposal, provide customer service to subs and vendors, track and update vendor information, prepare detailed estimate updates and variance summaries, write and negotiate subcontracts, participate in value engineering sessions
Seniority
Junior, hands-on IC