Our client is seeking an in-person Preconstruction Lead at their Home office in Framingham, MA.

As a Preconstruction Lead, 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

About
At home or abroad, our focus is on client satisfaction
The company is a full-service construction firm that knows how to get the job done, even under the most complex circumstances. We deliver diversified Design-Build, Design-Bid-Build, and Contingency/Disaster Relief construction services to our federal clients worldwide.

Our client-centered approach and competitive, enterprising spirit has yielded many longstanding partnerships throughout the country and the world. We are a close-knit team of construction professionals eager to take on new challenges suited to our expertise. We are committed to working with clients to deliver the projects they need in the time they need it.

When U.S. federal agencies need a construction partner to respond to critical situations, they can count on us.  We’ve provided construction services to U.S. federal agencies for more than four decades, responding to disasters and supporting military operations throughout the country and around the globe.  U.S. federal agencies include the Army Corps of Engineers, Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard, National Park Service, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, Customs and Border Protection, Fish and Wildlife Service and the Department of State.

You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of large, high-profile projects that impact our national and global communities.

Extraordinary Projects need Exceptional Talent