Technical Due Diligence Lead

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Transform a project brief into a proposal ready for signing and a package that the Build team can execute.

• Oversee estimating, bid packaging, and constructability from the pursuit phase through to award.

• Manage one or two preconstruction managers.

• Create estimates, bid templates, and detailed take-offs utilizing estimating and takeoff software such as COSTX or equivalent.

• Collaborate with the Project Manager on vendor strategy, which includes document sharing, scheduling site visits, issuing RFIs and clarifications, and collecting and analyzing bids.

• Compile comprehensive proposal packages that encompass scope, procurement, exclusions, assumptions, safety and logistics, schedule, pricing recommendations, resources, design and permits, commissioning, equipment/move lists, and finishes.

• Facilitate Target Value Design and convert construction documents into bid packages, scopes of work, and bid-form frameworks.

• Provide input for Go/No-Go and compliance evaluations with commercial backup and client-ready deliverables.

• Transition the baseline to the Construction Manager at the Move-to-Construction phase.

• Stay available post-handoff to address re-buy or missed-scope inquiries.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline.

• Over 7 years of experience in commercial preconstruction, estimating, or bid packaging for lump-sum and GMP projects.

• Practical estimating experience and the discipline to maintain basis-of-estimate files that endure a handoff.

• Established vendor coverage practices, including site visits, RFIs, comparable scopes, and avoiding surprises from single sources on bid day.

• Capability to draft exclusions, assumptions, and a procurement plan that withstands compliance review.

• Experience in constructing a critical-path bid schedule and work-package structure that a Construction Manager can adopt.

• Exceptional leadership, organizational, and communication abilities.

• PMP or equivalent project management certification is preferred.

• Direct experience with estimating take-off technology and construction management software is preferred.

• Familiarity with Target Value Design using an architectured cost model is preferred.

• Comfort with mission-critical workplace, landlord-controlled interiors, infrastructure, and sitework projects is preferred.

• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship.

🏝️ Benefits

• 401(k) plan with matching contributions from the company.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care coverage.

• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary.

• Paid time off and company holidays.

• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay.

• A supportive culture and a comprehensive benefits package prioritizing mental, physical, and emotional well-being.