Assistant Preconstruction Manager

Every day, our team members do amazing things in pursuit of our shared purpose to build trust with our clients, partners, subcontractors, and teammates. No matter your background, education, or career path, if you share our vision to create extraordinary experiences, you belong at HITT.

The Assistant Preconstruction Manager reports to the Preconstruction Manager and the Senior Preconstruction Manager and is responsible in assisting with Preconstruction services from initial intent through construction documents for assigned projects. The Assistant Preconstruction Manager must have proficient knowledge of the construction divisions and be able to quantify and manage specific trades to provide accurate pricing proposals. 

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing preconstruction services to our Clients and Operations teams

• Work in team environment and handle multiple aspects of budget and bid proposals

• Prepare written scopes of work for various trades

• Review and understand technical and financial information being presented by Subcontractors

• Have well-round knowledge of the major trades and components of building a construction project

• Write RFI’s during the pricing phase of the projects

• Assist in provide costs savings solutions

• Make and influence decisions with multiple projects

• Communicate with subcontractors and suppliers on a routine basis

• Assemble deliverables both internally and externally

• Review work product to ensure process and quality are consistently being achieved

• On-going training of Project Engineers

• Work and be productive with minimal oversight

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field, required

• (2) to (3) years field experience or close involvement with projects under construction

• Critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making in pressure situations

• Understand construction drawings and specifications

• Experience with project scheduling and phasing of projects

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Close attention to detail

• Analyze technical information

• Able to work well under deadlines

• Microsoft Office Suite, with high level of proficiency using Excel

• On Screen Take-off (OST)

• Adobe products, including Bluebeam

In accordance with the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunity Act, section RCW 49.58.110, the base salary range for this position is:

Compensation in other cities and states may vary. HITT Contracting offers a competitive total benefits and compensation package including performance-based bonuses, premium health care coverage including vision and dental, employer-matched 401(k), wellness reimbursement program, paid holidays and time-off, and other voluntary benefits and leave types. The determination of salary is based on the candidate’s individual professional experience, qualifications, education, skills, and training.

HITT Contracting is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring and developing the most qualified individuals based on job-related experience, skills, and merit. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We value a respectful, inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. HITT Contracting maintains a drug-free workplace, consistent with applicable local, state, and federal laws.

In accordance with Washington’s Senate Bill 5123, HITT Contracting will only base initial hiring decisions on drug screenings non-inclusive of cannabis. This law does not apply to applicants seeking positions that require a federal background investigation of security clearance or positions identified as safety sensitive. These positions include safety professionals, any level of superintendent or project manager, MEP or QC professionals, project engineers and construction interns.