Pre-Construction Estimator
takcousa· Construction
About this role
Takco is urgently seeking a pre-construction person with minimum 5 years' experience working for a general contractor estimator.
Role Summary
Owns the accurate and timely development of budgets, bids, and cost models to support profitable project acquisition and controlled execution.
- Preconstruction – Core Responsibilities
- 1. Lead Commercial & Industrial Bidding
- Manage the full bidding process for commercial and industrial projects to ensure accurate pricing, proper risk coverage, and alignment with company goals.
- Review drawings and specifications to clearly define project scope and identify potential risks and develop complete trade scopes to ensure all work is fully covered and properly bid.
- 2. Subcontractor Outreach & Qualification
- Identify and solicit qualified subcontractors for each trade based on project needs and ensure enough subcontractor participation to determine fair market price and competitive estimate.
- Review subcontractor proposals to confirm that scope requirements are complete and verify inclusions, exclusions, and clarifications on contractor proposals to find and eliminate scope gaps and overlap.
- 3. Estimate Development & Pricing
- Compare subcontractor bids to ensure pricing is complete and consistent and select qualified low bidders for each trade based on scope coverage, pricing, schedule capability, and reliability.
- Prepare accurate, competitive, and executable project estimates including direct costs, general conditions, contingencies, and company fee targets.
- 4. Risk Review & Award Preparation
- Confirm that each bid is complete, defensible, and ready for award by identifying scope gaps, design conflicts, and schedule concerns.
- Prepare clarifications, assumptions, and exclusions for client submission and present finalized bids for leadership approval and client delivery.
- 1. Lead Commercial & Industrial Bidding
- Preconstruction – Additional Responsibilities
- 1. Prepare conceptual through GMP estimates with leadership
- 2. Maintain cost histories and unit pricing
- 3. Support awarded project turnover to operations
Success Profile
- Detail driven
- Schedule disciplined
- Margin focused
Experience Profile
- Minimum 3 years’ experience within the preconstruction department of a General Contractor
- Takco is providing intermediate preconstruction personnel with the opportunity to advance their careers and path to leadership.
Salary
- $100,000 to $135,000
- Takco provides 80% insurance after 3 months
- Paid Holidays, 1 week vacation after 1 year, 2 weeks after 2 years, 3 weeks after 5 years. Substantial bonus packages for qualified candidates
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is the Pre-Construction Estimator position at takcousa located?
This Pre-Construction Estimator role at takcousa is based in Suwanee, Georgia, United States. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Pre-Construction Estimator role at takcousa full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full Time position. It is posted as a Pre-Construction Estimator role in the Construction department at takcousa.
Which team or department does the Pre-Construction Estimator at takcousa belong to?
This Pre-Construction Estimator position is part of the Construction department at takcousa. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Pre-Construction Estimator position at takcousa?
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When was the Pre-Construction Estimator job at takcousa posted?
This Pre-Construction Estimator position at takcousa was posted on Jan 7, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Pre-Construction Estimator
takcousa
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