Project Accountant

Coakley & Williams Construction, LLC Preconstruction Manager Main Office (Bethesda, MD) Language Coakley & Williams Construction, LLC Preconstruction Manager Main Office (Bethesda, MD) Coakley & Williams Construction, LLC Preconstruction Manager Main Office (Bethesda, MD) Language Department 110 Location Main Office Position Type Full Time Salary Requisition 2025-39 Date 2025.07.08 Description

Preconstruction is responsible for

participating in estimating and preconstruction efforts with the goal of

securing profitable new work, mitigating risk, and strengthening client

relationships.

Essential

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist

in securing new work that meets the company's profitability guidelines

while mitigating and / or accounting for risk.

and maintain and strengthen existing business relationships with Owners,

Architect / Engineers, Construction Managers and Subcontractors as necessary

to ensure future business opportunities.

organizations; represent the Company at networking functions, career fairs, trade

shows, etc.

with other members of the estimating department. Help develop objectives / goals for team. Involve

operations personnel as appropriate.

in bid pursuits or preconstruction assignments as established by the

leader. Tasks include but are not limited to; reading and interpreting

plans and specifications, performing quantity surveys, producing

conceptual and detailed estimates, producing scopes of work, creating bid lists,

analyzing sub bids, producing bid clarifications, and value engineering.

presentation standards and conventions, document storage, naming, and

organization standards and conventions.

in the production of General Conditions estimates.

project durations with the assistance of the company's scheduling

resources.

Supervisor on bid strategy.

the lead sheet on bid days including global risk analysis of all trades

and provide recommendation to Supervisor on final bid price.

a knowledge of the market including cost trends, price trends, behavior of

the competition, and knowledge of various owners' contractor selection

criteria.

a knowledge of the local subcontractor market including the specific

capabilities, strengths, weaknesses, and reputation of subcontractors

across all trades. Use informed judgment in the invitation of subs to bid

or use of subcontractors' prices in estimates.

in preconstruction meetings and presentations. Defend estimates,

collaborate with other stakeholders and manage client expectations.

in post bid reviews with owners. Consult with Vice President of

Preconstruction Services on negotiation parameters.

responsibility for management of one or more core estimating elements

including but not limited to the vendor list, the internal price book, the

supplier list, the bid board.

projects as assigned.

Knowledge,

Experience, and Special Skills Required

Degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or Related

field.

in Microsoft Office and Bluebeam or On Screen Takeoff.

Accreditation a plus.

written and verbal communications skills

to assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands.

organizational and interpersonal skills.

self-motivated and dedicated to high-quality work.

digital / paperless environment.

Wage Transparency In accordance with the Maryland Wage Transparency Law, the base salary range for this position is : $90,000.00 - $140,000.00 Coakley & Williams Construction offers a comprehensive total compensation and benefits package that includes health, dental and vision coverage, employer-matched 401(k), paid time off and holidays, performance-based bonuses, wellness program, 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.

Job

Demands

Individuals

should be able to reach above and below, stoop and bend, sit, walk and stand.

Individuals should also be able to lift, carry and / or moving items up to 50lbs.

May be

exposed to heavy machinery / equipment, hazardous chemicals and extreme weather

conditions.

Minimum of 40 hours per week required.

Works hours will vary depending on project specifications, and may

involve weekends and night work.

Additional

Note

The

above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the

work required. They are not exhaustive

lists of all duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities,

physical job demands and working conditions associated with the job. Successful candidate will seek additional

duties to master.

Skills