Assistant Pre Construction Manager

Position Summary The Assistant Preconstruction Manager develops conceptual, negotiated, and competitive-bid estimates and works closely with Project Management, support teams, clients, designers, and trade partners to produce precise, well-supported budgets. The position reports to Broadmoor's Director of Preconstruction and may provide direction to interns or other supporting personnel as needed.

What You Will Do

• Estimate and forecast - Assist in forecasting the cost, size, scope, and duration of future construction projects.
• Plan project approach - Partner with Project Management to develop initial sequencing and identify labor, material, and equipment requirements.
• Perform quantity surveys - Read and interpret construction drawings, prepare detailed quantity takeoffs, and assemble bid packages for subcontractor pricing and contract development.
• Build project budgets - Develop detailed estimate spreadsheets and support the transfer of approved budgets into project-management systems.
• Analyze bids and support buyout - Evaluate subcontractor proposals, identify scope gaps, compare pricing, and assist with project buyout.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.

Experience

• Two or more years of professional experience in the architecture, engineering, or construction industry, preferably with a general contractor or subcontractor.

Estimating knowledge

• Ability to read construction documents, perform detailed quantity takeoffs, analyze subcontractor bids, and develop clear, accurate estimates.

Technology

• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, plus proficiency with relevant estimating and document-review tools.
• Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, and Adobe Acrobat is valued.

Communication and organization

• Excellent written and verbal communication, attention to detail, sound judgment, initiative, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines and collaborate effectively.