Preconstruction Lead

We are seeking an in-personPreconstruction Lead atour Home office inFramingham, Massachusetts

As a Preconstruction Leadwill be reporting to the Chief Estimator, you will have the opportunity to work on unique and exciting U.S Federal Government construction projects.

Description

• Review project Request for Proposal (RFP) documents for accuracy and completeness
• Manage internal RFP document distribution
• Prepare Project Information documents incorporating all important solicitation information
• Manage scope of work assignments with project estimators
• Manage question and answer process with project owner
• Coordinate and/ or attend pre-bid site visits, as required
• Manage and coordinate development and distribution of preliminary design information working with a subcontract Design Partner on Design-Build solicitations
• Manage and lead meetings
• Work with corporate groups to obtain current insurance, bond and tax information
• Request and arrange for receipt and execution of bid bonds/ guarantees
• Evaluate and analyze subcontractor/vendor proposals with Estimators to ensure accuracy in scope (quantities, schedule, inclusions, exclusions, etc.)
• Review and/or prepare vendor/ subcontractor lists, solicitation formats, bid analyses
• Assist in the development of potential subcontractor call lists/ logs, including documenting compliance with Small Business requirements
• Review and/or obtain pricing of General Requirements and major project scopes, as required
• Assist the Scheduler in the development of the overall project schedule
• Ensure compliance with RFP Requirements and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
• Prepare price proposal documents for Management review and approval
• Execute turnover of awarded projects to Operations Team, including assisting in procurement
• Development of Cost Code, Schedule of Values and Budget Breakdowns for awarded projects

Skills

• Ability to work independently and with multiple team members to accomplish a common goal
• Ability to understand construction documents and recognize potential construction issues
• Good interpersonal and communication skills both written and oral
• Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word primarily)
• Working knowledge of On-Screen take-off software or similar
• Working knowledge of estimating software - Experience with Sage Estimating (Timberline) a plus

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the construction industry with an emphasis on estimating
• Demonstrated longevity of service, at the same company for a of minimum of 3 years
• Experience as the lead on project estimates/ proposals
• Experience in fixed price, design-build, and/ or self-perform estimating a plus
• Experience with government project estimating a plus
• Experience training/mentoring junior staff a plus

Additional Information

• Easy access to Framingham MA office location
• Relocation benefits may be considered for strong candidates
• Competitive Compensation and Health and Welfare Benefits
• Growth opportunities within large estimating department

Benefits