preconstruction specialist.

Manage the full bidding process for commercial and industrial projects to ensure accurate pricing, proper risk coverage, and alignment with company goals.
Review drawings and specifications to clearly define project scope and identify potential risks and develop complete trade scopes to ensure all work is fully covered and properly bid.
2. Subcontractor Outreach & Qualification
Identify and solicit qualified subcontractors for each trade based on project needs and ensure enough subcontractor participation to determine fair market price and competitive estimate.
Review subcontractor proposals to confirm that scope requirements are complete and verify inclusions, exclusions, and clarifications on contractor proposals to find and eliminate scope gaps and overlap.
3. Estimate Development & Pricing
Compare subcontractor bids to ensure pricing is complete and consistent and select qualified low bidders for each trade based on scope coverage, pricing, schedule capability, and reliability.
Prepare accurate, competitive, and executable project estimates including direct costs, general conditions, contingencies, and company fee targets.
4. Risk Review & Award Preparation
Confirm that each bid is complete, defensible, and ready for award by identifying scope gaps, design conflicts, and schedule concerns.
Prepare clarifications, assumptions, and exclusions for client submission and present finalized bids for leadership approval and client delivery.

Preconstruction; Additional Responsibilities
1. Prepare conceptual through GMP estimates with leadership
2. Maintain cost histories and unit pricing
3. Support awarded project turnover to operations
Success Profile
Detail driven
Schedule disciplined
Margin focused
4. Must have excellent Excel skills

Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Skills:
College degree a plus but not required
Project management in construction a plus

Education:
High School

Experience:
4-7 years

Qualifications:
Minimum 3 years' experience within the preconstruction department of a General Contractor
Opportunity for providing intermediate preconstruction personnel with the opportunity to advance their careers and path to leadership.


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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).