Preconstruction Manager

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. Projects are across NC and SC; some travel will be required. Experience with creating estimates above $2 million is strongly preferred.

• Provide timely and accurate material take-offs
• Correctly read and interpret plans, 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 the scope of work and required contents of the estimate
• Prepare estimates by calculating the 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 the estimated 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.

• Minimum 3–5 years of 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 travel (NC / SC)

• 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.

• 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

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.

The pay range for this role is:

115, USD per year (Monteith Raleigh)