Pre-Construction Assistant

Pre-construction Assistant

About Company:

Araco Group LLC is a multi-entity local Subcontractor with over 20 years of industry experience, delivering reliable and high-quality solutions across a diverse range of construction and transportation services in Colorado. The company specializes in civil construction, structural and flatwork concrete, concrete pumping, and material transportation, serving commercial, residential, and infrastructure projects. Through its integrated family of companies, Araco Group LLC provides comprehensive project support, combining expertise, efficiency, and a commitment to safety to meet the evolving needs of its clients and communities.

About the Role:

Araco is seeking a skilled Pre-Construction Assistant to join our team. In this fast-paced position, you will collaborate with estimators, project managers, subcontractors, architects, and clients to coordinate bids, project documentation, scheduling, and pre-construction activities. We are seeking a detail-oriented professional with strong organizational and communication skills who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys solving challenges. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to successful project delivery while growing your career with a dynamic and supportive company.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Zero to 1 year of experience in construction estimating or related construction field
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints (Either in Class or Field Internship)
• Familiarity with construction terminology, practices, materials, means, methods, and techniques
• Capable of learning web-based project management and estimating software tools
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously
• Overtime may be required to meet project deadlines.

Preferred skills and qualifications:

• Some knowledge of Concrete, Asphalt, and Civil construction industries and language/terminology.
• Some knowledge of relevant building code requirements and construction (ACI) execution/sequencing
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Teamwork
• Bilingual – Spanish
• Software Knowledge: Foundation, Smartsheet, ProEst, Trimble Business Center & Blue Beam.

Responsibilities:

• Download and create project Bluebeam & data folders with up-to-date blueprints, specifications, and related documents
• Updates all corresponding Project files with the most up-to-date information
• Clean up the cloud-based storage system and ensure active and archived files are distributed to the correct folders.
• Assist in preparing timely and accurate estimates of small projects through quantity take-offs and total contract price runs using estimating software, spreadsheet software, hand calculations, etc. Involves analyzing drawings, specifications, and bid documents to prepare estimates.
• Obtaining and reviewing subcontractor or vendor quotes.
• Assist in building and maintaining positive relationships with Developers, General Contractors, and Vendors.

Pay and Benefits

• Full-Time, W-2 Employment
• Starting salary: $24 an hour, depending on experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Health insurance offered
• 401K available after 3 months
• PTO available after 3 months
• Long-term growth opportunity within the company

Duties and responsibilities may change based on project needs and operational requirements. This description does not cover every task or expectation associated with the role.

Araco Group and all its affiliated companies are equal opportunity employers that are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Araco Group makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 – 45.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• What experience do you have with bid solicitation, bid tracking, or subcontractor communications?
• Which construction management or estimating software have you used?

Experience:

• Commercial construction: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Location:

• Colorado Springs, CO 80910 (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Colorado Springs, CO 80910 (Required)

Work Location: In person