Pre-Construction Associate

Position Title: Preconstruction Associate Department: Preconstruction/Estimating Work Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30-4PM Build Your Career with Dee Cramer If you enjoy working with construction documents, analyzing project details, and collaborating with teams across estimating, engineering, and virtual design, this opportunity offers a pathway to grow your career in preconstruction. We're seeking a detail-oriented Preconstruction Associate to support our estimating team and help ensure project data, takeoffs, and documentation are completed accurately and efficiently. Primary Responsibilities Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Estimating & Bid Support Review project plans, specifications, and scope requirements. Create quantity takeoffs for pursuit and bidding activities. Support estimators during bid preparation and submission. Process takeoffs related to bulletins, field orders, and change requests. Project Documentation & Tracking Maintain project documentation in accordance with company standards. Monitor bid activity, communications, and project metrics. Manage historical project tracking information and reporting. Prepare awarded projects for handoff to Operations. Preconstruction Support Partner with estimating, engineering, and VDC teams throughout the preconstruction process. Assist Design team with model setup, and related activities. Support process improvement efforts and departmental initiatives. Provide document markup assistance and other support functions as needed. Who We're Looking For We're seeking someone who combines strong organizational and technical skills with a willingness to learn and adapt in a fast paced construction environment. Minimum Requirements High school diploma or equivalent. Experience working in a professional office environment. Working proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications. Ability to read, understand, and interpret mechanical drawings, plans, and project specifications. Preferred qualifications: Previous Estimating or preconstruction experience Familiarity with Autodesk Construction Cloud and/or Autodesk Forma Experience with Bluebeam, Autodesk Revit, Autodesk MEP Suite, or similar software platform Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail. Technical aptitude and comfort learning new systems and technologies Interest in innovation and process improvement Desire to develop a long term career in estimating and preconstruction Pay & Benefits Competitive compensation based on experience Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid time off, Company Paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance options 401K and profit-sharing bonus Paid Holidays Why Join Dee Cramer? Founded in 1937, Dee Cramer is a third-generation family-owned company with a long-standing reputation for quality workmanship, integrity, and putting people first. Our team members are provided with the resources, technology, and support needed to succeed while working alongside experienced professionals who value collaboration and continuous improvement. At Dee Cramer, you'll find opportunities to learn, develop new skills, contribute to meaningful projects, and build a lasting career with a company that values the people behind the work. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dee Cramer