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Location: Birmingham, Alabama Office, Dallas, Texas Office, or Atlanta, Georgia Office
The Civil Preconstruction Manager is responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates, sourcing vendors, analyzing risks, working with clients and developing competitive proposals for industrial construction projects.
Technical & Preconstruction Analysis
- Analyze project documents, including drawings, specifications, and site reports, to identify civil scope.
- Review and interpret geotechnical reports, soil borings, and laboratory testing results.
- Conduct site visits as needed to assess existing conditions and coordinate investigations.
- Perform civil and earthwork quantity takeoffs for grading, utilities, soil improvements and paving.
- Develop cost estimates for labor, materials, and equipment using digital takeoff and estimating software.
- Develop budgets for clients in early project stages with limited information.
- Conduct value engineering and cost analysis to optimize project designs and budgets.
- Obtain and review quotes from subcontractors and vendors; perform risk analysis for proposals.
- Prepare and submit detailed proposals with clear qualifications, inclusions, and exclusions.
- Coordinate with design teams, consultants, and owners to optimize site utilization.
- Provide clear, concise technical input to internal teams, clients, and subcontractors.
- Support operations teams during construction with technical guidance.
Quality & Compliance
- Ensure sitework scopes meet applicable codes, standards, and specifications.
- Stay current with industry best practices, and technologies
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Civil Estimator or similar role
- Strong knowledge of estimating, financial, and cost analysis principles
- Skilled in sourcing materials and subcontractors
- Excellent math, analytical, communication, and negotiation skills
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and reliable
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Science (or 5+ years relevant experience)
- Previous experience with a Site Development contractor in the field would be a significant advantage
*Cooper Construction works with recruiting agencies only under a written agreement signed by our Human Resources department for a specific open role. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies through email, LinkedIn, our applicant tracking system, or directly to hiring managers. Any such submission will be treated as unsolicited, and Cooper Construction will not pay a fee if the candidate is later hired through our own recruiting efforts or any other channel.
We provide a variety of benefits to meet the changing needs of the talented people who make up our team. In addition to healthcare insurance, additional benefits include 401(k) matching, bonus potential, and more.
- 401(k) with 6% Dollar for Dollar Company Match
- BCBS Medical & Prescription Drug Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Bonus Potential
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Work Travel
- Paid Time Off
- Field Travel Home Benefit
- Learning and Development
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