What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimating / Preconstruction position at Alston Construction?
About Alston Construction:
Alston Construction Company is a nationwide general contractor, with more than 20 offices coast to coast. For over 35 years we have delivered on our promises to our employees, clients, and business partners. We offer extremely competitive salaries, a superb benefits package, and a great place to work! In addition to routinely receiving awards for our projects and safety performance, we have also received numerous “Best Places to Work” awards! We look for passionate construction professionals who share our core values, to include: commitment, integrity, teamwork, and respect. As our CEO, Paul Little, says “In order to be successful at Alston Construction, you must enjoy seeing success in others.” If this sounds like you and what you’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you!
Job Summary: Responsible for assisting management in the general business operations of the company by the daily management, supervision, coordination, and successful completion of the preconstruction phase of projects.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities will include:
· Provide thorough, accurate and competitive cost estimates through all phases of design, from concept to construction and permit documents.
· Determine proposal specifications and the scope of work by reviewing drawings, attending and/or managing bid and preconstruction meetings, etc.
· Analyze and document cost analysis from historical projects, purchase orders, contracts, and cost reports for future use in incorporating into estimates.
· Provide design assistance and cost data regarding project feasibility to the client, design professionals, and project team.
· Prepare bid package and provide leadership and coordination on bid solicitation and RFP’s.
· Develop scopes of work for sub-trades prior to and during bid solicitation.
· Prepare preliminary project schedules during the preconstruction phase and assist the Superintendent with the contracted schedule prior to construction.
· Provide assistance and evaluations to Risk Management and the VP/GM regarding potential contract, cost, construction feasibility, and insurance risks.
· Develop and maintain strong working relationships with prospective and current clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
· Assist in identification of new work opportunities; lead or participate in the pursuit of project leads.
· Other duties as assigned.
Education, Experience, and Licensing/Certifications include:
· Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field and appropriate experience successfully estimating (conceptual and hard bid) construction projects for a general contractor. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
· Design-build experience on relevant project types preferred.
· Experience in value-engineering preferred.
Alston Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
