Preconstruction Specialist

In this role you will aid teams of preconstruction professionals to develop an internal estimate, engage subcontractors, analyze bids, and compile an estimate.

• Assiting with the owner bid form and coordinates with marketing for inclusion in the formal proposal
• Participation in pre-bid meetings and site visit
• Participating in lessons learned meeting at project close
• Assisting the Project Management team with compiling scope-of-work documents for contractual agreements
• Participating in scope review meetings
• Reviewing RFP requirements to help determine compliance
• Participation in Estimate Plan meetings and aids the preconstruction team as assigned
• Building and maintaining subcontractor relationships
• Assists with the appropriate resources to determine the project specific tax and insurance requirements
• Ensuring only qualified subcontractors receive bid documents
• Meeting with local subcontractors as needed
• Assisting or managing RFI lists (subcontractor, internal, and/or owner), as required per proposal
• Developing and distributing subcontractor bid packages, including but not limited to, NDA’s, RFP, drawings, scopes-of-work, bid forms, contract attachments, schedules, and site logistics plans. Assiting in the submission of the project budget to accounting
• Compiling work products from multi-disciplinary estimators into a single complete estimate.

While performing the duties of this job, this position is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, and arm, hand and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application/form information. The associate frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.

• Knowledge of construction, materials system, market conditions and trade practices.
• Excellent computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office suite programs
• Travel as needed (>20%)
• Ability to understand owner/engineer requirements with conceptual ability to work with minimal information.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in accredited construction related curriculum, such as Civil Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent or 5 years of relevant experience in the construction industry
• Excellent oral and written skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal clients, external clients, and subcontractors.
• Detailed and deadline oriented, well-organized and ability to prioritize.
• Knowledge of estimating software (preference for Beck Destini, Accubid, Bluebeam, InSite, etc.)

At Haskell, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, professional development opportunities, and more. Join us and be part of a team where your contributions make a difference.

Haskell is a Drug-Free Workplace.