Preconstruction Manager | Commercial Construction
Monteith Co, Jacksonville, FL, United States
About Monteith Construction
As a commercial construction company in the Carolinas, our Purpose is to build exceptional buildings in a way that thrills our partners. We fully believe we cannot deliver exceptional projects without exceptional people. Whether building schools, hospitals, health centers, offices, or airports, we know that what we build in our community matters.
What You'll Do At Monteith
The position of Preconstruction Manager requires an energetic, self-starter with strong communication, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
Successful candidates can provide full estimating services from start to finish on building projects. Experience with creating estimates above $2 million is strongly preferred.
Provide timely and accurate material take-offs
Correctly read and interpret plans and specifications, and addenda
Review and incorporate historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and man‑hour figures
Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate
Prepare estimates by calculating complete takeoff of multiple scopes of work
Develop price work based on production rates and subcontractor input
Coordinate total estimating effort relevant to particular bids/projects as assigned
Maintain files of working documents as backup for estimates figures.
Communicate with project owners, contractors, and others to provide cost data regarding project feasibility
Follow awarded contracts as assigned – may include extra work items, change orders, etc.
Use of electronic take‑off software and office applications; Planswift, iSqFt, Bluebeam, Excel, Outlook, etc.
Experience You Should Have
Minimum 3–5 years experience in construction management or estimating required
A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related field or a combination of education and experience is very strongly preferred
Ability to create and sustain relationships between Monteith and owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors
Excellent communication skills; both written and oral
Ability to work independently
Experience with electronic take‑off and estimating software; Planswift, iSqft, Bluebeam preferred
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
Ability to travel
Required to Thrill at Monteith
No Brilliant Jerks.
At Monteith, we want collaborators and teammates.
We Trust Your Good Judgment.
Smart decision making combined with best practices.
It Can Be Done.
Where possibility meets determination.
Panic Slowly.
There is a solution to every problem.
What We Offer You
Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) participation
Incredible Coworkers and Company Culture
Competitive salary with unlimited growth opportunities
Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on Day 1
401(k) with company match
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Voluntary benefits including short‑term disability, FSA, HSA
Diverse companies are better companies.
Monteith Construction understands that equity, inclusion, and diversity drive innovation. We want to make sure that anyone from any place feels that they can do their best work at our company. All forms of diversity are valued and valuable at Monteith Construction.
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As a commercial construction company in the Carolinas, our Purpose is to build exceptional buildings in a way that thrills our partners. We fully believe we cannot deliver exceptional projects without exceptional people. Whether building schools, hospitals, health centers, offices, or airports, we know that what we build in our community matters.
What You'll Do At Monteith
The position of Preconstruction Manager requires an energetic, self-starter with strong communication, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
Successful candidates can provide full estimating services from start to finish on building projects. Experience with creating estimates above $2 million is strongly preferred.
Provide timely and accurate material take-offs
Correctly read and interpret plans and specifications, and addenda
Review and incorporate historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and man‑hour figures
Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate
Prepare estimates by calculating complete takeoff of multiple scopes of work
Develop price work based on production rates and subcontractor input
Coordinate total estimating effort relevant to particular bids/projects as assigned
Maintain files of working documents as backup for estimates figures.
Communicate with project owners, contractors, and others to provide cost data regarding project feasibility
Follow awarded contracts as assigned – may include extra work items, change orders, etc.
Use of electronic take‑off software and office applications; Planswift, iSqFt, Bluebeam, Excel, Outlook, etc.
Experience You Should Have
Minimum 3–5 years experience in construction management or estimating required
A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related field or a combination of education and experience is very strongly preferred
Ability to create and sustain relationships between Monteith and owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors
Excellent communication skills; both written and oral
Ability to work independently
Experience with electronic take‑off and estimating software; Planswift, iSqft, Bluebeam preferred
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
Ability to travel
Required to Thrill at Monteith
No Brilliant Jerks.
At Monteith, we want collaborators and teammates.
We Trust Your Good Judgment.
Smart decision making combined with best practices.
It Can Be Done.
Where possibility meets determination.
Panic Slowly.
There is a solution to every problem.
What We Offer You
Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) participation
Incredible Coworkers and Company Culture
Competitive salary with unlimited growth opportunities
Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on Day 1
401(k) with company match
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Voluntary benefits including short‑term disability, FSA, HSA
Diverse companies are better companies.
Monteith Construction understands that equity, inclusion, and diversity drive innovation. We want to make sure that anyone from any place feels that they can do their best work at our company. All forms of diversity are valued and valuable at Monteith Construction.
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