Essential Duties:

• Establish and maintain lines of communication with permit and inspection agencies;
• Coordinate budget pricing during the design process; coordinate bidding and selection of subcontractors;
• Coordinate with project managers on team assignments and assists during the pre-construction  phase;
• Monitor design progress for compliance with define cost, schedule, and quality criteria;
• Plans and leads the pre-construction strategy meeting on the approach to the project or estimate;
• Record for meeting minutes of pre-construction meetings with owners, architects, subcontractors, and any related professionals;
• Review or generates all contracts with owners and participates in contract negotiations with owners and attorneys;
• Coordinate owner required information and materials as required during pre-construction period;
• Coordinate and assure that preliminary preconstruction and construction schedule has been developed for estimates;
• Verify estimates (including general conditions) for  accuracy, completeness, and reflection of project requirements;
• Coordinate and obtain all building and trailer permits;
• Administer any permit issues that arise during preconstruction  and construction phases of project;
• Obtain use and occupancy certifications at completion of project;
• Evaluate potential risk factors; review with senior executives if necessary (e.g., contract bond authorization, contract review, and insurance review);
• Develop and maintain county permit contact database

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to comprehend difficult and complex estimating
• Ability to work with engineering drawings and specifications
• Knowledge of city processes for plan review and permitting
• Proficient in advanced use of Microsoft Excel, MS Word, and Project
• Experience with scheduling (P-6/Microsoft Project preferred)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and able to multi-task
• Possess good interpersonal and written communication skills 
• Excellent organizational skills with heavy attention to detail required
• Excellent communications skills

Education/Experience:

• Four-year degree in civil engineering, architecture, construction management, or related field
• 5-7+ years estimating preconstruction or construction negotiated work