Fischer Homes
ESTIMATING & PURCHASING PRECONSTRUCTION SPECIALIST
Erlanger, KY
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 23 days ago
ProcurementGMPProblem SolvingConstruction Management
About the role
- This role plays a key role in ensuring project feasibility, cost certainty, and a smooth transition from preconstruction to construction by coordinating bid efforts, analyzing trade coverage, and supporting procurement and early project logistics.
- Internally, this role will be referred to as a "Preconstruction Engineer."
- Are curious and forward-thinking while remaining grounded in organizational objectives.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate initiative and a drive to improve processes and outcomes.
- This role supports the planning and execution of projects during the preconstruction phase, contributing to accurate estimating, competitive subcontractor procurement, and effective project setup.
- This role collaborates with the Preconstruction Manager, development, and operations teams to develop project budgets, define scopes of work, and support front-end project planning efforts.
- Support the development of accurate and complete project estimates across all phases of preconstruction.
- Collaborate with the Preconstruction Manager and Shared Services to develop conceptual, schematic, and GMP-level estimates.
- Support subcontractor outreach, prequalification, and bid management using platforms such as Autodesk TradeTapp.
- We collaborate with individual investors to create high-quality developments in high-demand neighborhoods.
- We select highly competent individuals to join our team, provide them with the resources, training, and development possible to make significant contributions and drive their success while determining their career paths.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related fields.
- Minimum Five (5) years of experience in construction estimating, procurement, project engineering, or project management.
- Strong understanding of industry standard cost structuring (CSI/Masterformat, Uniformat).
- Experience with estimating software and bid management platforms (TradeTapp, BuildingConnected, Autodesk Forma Estimate or similar).
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
- Must have use of sensory skills to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through use of the telephone and face-to-face contact.
- Must have the capability to effectively use and operate various items of office-related equipment such as but not limited to the computer, calculator, and copier.
- Must be able to sit for long periods of time with low periods of reaching and standing.
- Commercial or multifamily construction experience.
Skills
- Assist in preparing and assembling Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) proposals and supporting documentation.
- Facilitate alignment between internal cost structures (CSI/MasterFormat) and Fischer Group cost categories.
- These skills will be used to:
Compensation
- Competitive Compensation
Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health Insurance
- 401(k) with Company matching contributions and profit-sharing
- Employee Life Insurance
- Personal time off
- Inclusive Leave
Company info
- A part of The Fischer Group, Acendion Collective is a leading national company specializing in mixed-use and multifamily real estate investment, development, construction, and property management.
- Our mission is to elevate local rental housing markets and mixed-use projects, diversify investor portfolios, deliver strong returns, and provide growth opportunities for our employees.
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