Preconstruction Manager/Estimator

As one of the largest general contractors in the Southeast, Choate considers our reputation our number one asset, with future success founded upon the strength of our client relationships and our employees. Choate excels in both base and interior construction with office locations in Atlanta, Charleston, Charlotte, Nashville, Raleigh, and Savannah.

We have an excellent opportunity for a Preconstruction Manager. This role is responsible for the daily management, supervision, coordination and successful completion of the project preconstruction phase to achieve the cost objectives with respect to contracting, scheduling, estimating and bidding. This role will assure the Company estimates are accurate, complete and reflect the actual requirements of the project. This includes assuring there are an adequate number of qualified and financially sound subcontractor proposals received and evaluated through Choate Construction’s prequalification process. The Preconstruction Manager prepares detailed estimates (conceptual, schematic, design development, construction and analyzes cost models during the Design Development and/or bidding period.

Skills And Qualifications

• Six (6) to ten (10) years of construction experience.
• Must be proficient in Bluebeam software for the creation and modification of PDF documents.
• Must be proficient in Timberline Estimating software.
• Preferred to be proficient in Agtek, iSqF.
  
  

What We Offer:

• Full benefits
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) profit sharing plan
• Matching gifts program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Clearly defined Company Core Values, Mission, and Vision
  
  

Choate Construction Company is 100% employee-owned and provides excellent employment opportunities, where individuals work in a dynamic and challenging environment. The firm is built on the skills and the efforts of each employee and strives toward continuous development of a growing and prospering business. Choate Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a safe work environment and to fostering the well-being and health of its employees.