Preconstruction Assistant - Indianapolis

PRECONSTRUCTION ASSISTANT

Department: Construction

Status: Exempt/Salary - Full Time

Reports to: Construction Manager

Principal Objective of the Position: This key position will report to the Construction Manager. Areas of responsibility will include assistance to the Construction Manager in overall day-to-day activities of Preconstruction.

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Life Insurance
• Medical, dental, vision, voluntary life, short-term and long-term disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Wellness Seminary

• College degree in construction field or equivalent experience
• 5 years of experience in preconstruction/estimating and personnel management
• Strong computer and analytical skills (Microsoft Office, Outlook, Procore, Bluebeam, Estimating, Takeoff software, Revit and AutoCAD knowledge desirable)
• Experience working with smartphones, iPads, and tablets
• AutoCAD experience is a plus
• Ability to work with numerous contractors and sub-contractors in an efficient manner

• Successful track record with complex construction/estimating projects
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills
• Successful track record of strategic alliances and relationships with subcontractors
• Knowledge of all CSI divisions
• Fundamental understanding of other related jobs i.e., project manager, superintendent, labor, etc.
• Fundamental understanding of how projects are built / work / function
• Strong math skills
• Results oriented and solution focused
• High degree of accountability
• High degree of professionalism/ability to interact with diverse groups to achieve results
• Ability to prioritize and meet changing deadlines
• Proven record of successful negotiating skills
• Big picture and strategic thinking skills

• Assists in the procurement of the engineering and architectural services for individual projects
• Work with design/build contractors for individual projects
• Provides procurement of Consultant’s proposal for individual projects
• Assists in the procurement of project front end permits and approvals
• Assists Development Operations in coordination of marketing materials for individual projects. i.e. Site plans, Schedules, elevations, renderings, etc.
• Assists Development in on-site due diligence activities as requested
• Provides day-to-day coordination of individual projects until turnover to the Construction Operations Group
• Assists Construction Operations Group after project turnover
• Direct responsibility for budget and estimate preparation on individual projects
• Coordinate design/build contractor’s and subcontractor’s preparation in the budget and estimating process
• Assists with the design on individual projects
• Assists Construction Manager in overall day-to-day activities of Preconstruction Group
• Assists Construction Manager in establishing and monitoring Preconstruction Group goals and action plans
• Other duties as assigned

Dress Code: Appropriate attire, including safety equipment, as designated by OSHA and supervisor.

Contacts and Liaisons: Preconstruction Assistant will regularly communicate with all necessary Real America Company employees, outside vendors, tenants, and other individuals as deemed necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position. This includes communicating via phone calls as needed. During bidding, some cold calls may be required.