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The Korte Company is seeking a Preconstruction Admin to join our Preconstruction Services Team in Highland, IL or St. Louis, MO. This role will be responsible for managing various administrative and estimation tasks that support the preconstruction phase of our projects. This role involves coordinating with subcontractors, updating job records, managing prequalification processes, and ensuring accurate and timely reports are prepared and distributed. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with multiple teams.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assist the preconstruction staff as needed including the following:

• Update, monitor, maintain, and assist project management and preconstruction staff in entering subcontractors into the prequalification system
• Set up and participate in monthly prequalification meetings
• Set up preconstruction project and estimate folders
• Set up preconstruction department bi-weekly meetings including preparing the agenda and project report. Update the project report and distribute it
• Update, maintain, and monitor the subcontractor database
• Create new bidder lists for upcoming projects as needed
• Make follow-up phone calls to subcontractors to obtain bids
• Maintain the preconstruction department calendar
• Obtain project labor rates
• Maintain and distribute the preconstruction projects list
• Update construction cost indexes
• Prepare the project highlight article for the company newsletter
• Update company-wide special subcontractor lists
• Gather data needed by preconstruction and estimating staff for multiple projects of various sizes
• General administrative duties (as assigned)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

These characteristics are representative of those sought to perform this job successfully.

• Desire to succeed with short and long-term goals
• Desire to work with clients, designers, subcontractors and construction staff in a team environment
• Must possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to effectively express ideas orally and in writing
• Strong work ethic, a great attitude and ability to thrive in an objective-driven environment

EDUCATION + EXPERIENCE

Qualified applicants will have:

• High School diploma or equal required
• Preconstruction Admin experience preferred
• Construction experience preferred

ABOUT THE KORTE COMPANY

The Korte Company was founded in 1958 on the belief that professionalism, innovation, quality and value added services are fundamental to a successful company. More than sixty years later, that philosophy has earned Korte the reputation for delivering high quality, responsive services to our clients nationwide. Korte builds construction projects from offices in St. Louis, MO, Highland, IL, and Las Vegas, NV.

This position is eligible for our competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k) and company paid holidays. Only fully qualified candidates should apply. No phone calls, direct mailings or drop-in inquiries allowed. The Korte Company is an Equal Opportunity

Employer Affirmative Action M/F/Vet/Disability.