Preconstruction Analyst

AvalonBay is proud to be named one of Glassdoor's Best Places to Work in 2019.

AvalonBay Communities, Inc. is one of the nation's leading Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT's), in the business of developing, redeveloping, acquiring and managing quality apartment communities in high barrier-to-entry markets of the United States. These markets are located in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, Pacific Northwest and Northern and Southern California regions of the country. We currently own and operate approximately 82,000 apartment homes in the US and employ approximately 3,000 associates.

Creating a better way to live is the purpose that binds AvalonBay associates. We take that purpose seriously and expect you will as well. By focusing on collaboration, innovation, and taking ownership of our choices and actions, we act in ways that focus on creating value for our customers, investors and associates. Your positive, professional, and consistent personal interactions make AvalonBay a great place to work.

The Preconstruction Analyst I reviews specifications, reads drawings, analyzes sub-contractor bids, performs quantity takeoffs from architectural and civil plans, and takes the lead on small estimates, as assigned. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prepares estimates from conceptual and schematic level plans.
• Possesses comprehensive knowledge of site & building development costs.
• Provides support to Preconstruction Managers through quantity take off and estimates as required, particularly lumber estimates, Structural, Electrical, Mechanical. Plumbing and Civil.
• Exhibits knowledge of construction systems and products alternatives with regards to cost, quality of finished product, life cycle maintenance costs, speed of construction, and trade involvement with respect to labor supply, union involvement, and material availability.
• Assists project design with assistance from architects, engineers, construction project managers, and design/build subcontractors to ensure consistent accuracy and completeness of plans and specs.
• Provides support to the Redevelopment team in the estimating process.

A Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering Technology or Engineering plus 1 – 3+ years of relevant experience. This includes experience with computerized estimating systems, such as On-Screen Takeoff and Timberline, as demonstrated by prior experience with such a system.

We know that our teams are the beating heart of our success and we’re committed to showing our appreciation.

We offer:

• Comprehensive benefits – health, dental & vision, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement, an employee stock purchase plan and more!
• Growth based on achievement and promotion from within.
• Associate recognition (a company-wide recognition program that celebrates associate efforts and successes in contributing to the overall success of the organization – including destination awards, ‘AvalonBay’s Very Best’ recognition program and others!).
• A 20% discount on our incredible apartment homes.
• A culture built on purpose and our core values -A Commitment to Integrity,A Spirit of Caring, andA Focus on Continuous Improvement.

AvalonBay is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment free of discrimination and harassment.? We believe that in order to achieve our purpose of creating a better way to live, we must recruit, develop and retain associates with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives and create an environment that encourages all voices to be heard, understood and appreciated. With this we know we can do great things.

AvalonBay will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with requirements under the law.