Preconstruction Manager Division 8
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Job Location:
Nicholasville, KY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Since 1993 LockNet has been a family-owned and operated business enthusiastic about keeping people safe and secure by simplifying and supplying door and lock solutions. Ranked as one of Kentuckys Best Places to Work for 4 years we appreciate our people and put intentional focus on keeping a great culture as we continue to grow.
LockNet is seeking an experienced manager to lead our Division 8 Preconstruction department. // This role is responsible for overseeing preconstruction estimating detailing and project execution while building a scalable contract hardware program that competes in the traditional general contractor market. This position is ideal for a leader with strong Division 8/10 knowledge Comsense expertise and experience managing teams and complex construction projects from bid through closeout.
*This position offers a hybrid schedule that requires at least 2 days per week on-site.*
A successful leader will:
- Ensure accurate competitive and timely bid submissions.
- Maintain quality controls that support accurate submittals and production-ready project execution.
- Drive processes that minimize rework and production errors.
- Develop strong GC relationships that promote repeat business.
- Ensure projects are executed profitably and in accordance with scope schedule and quality expectations.
- Sustain a culture of accountability and strong performance across the GC team.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a team supporting GC projects including estimating detailing/engineering and project management
- Oversee Division 8/10 bidding takeoffs addenda and proposal strategy
- Ensure smooth handoff from estimating through execution
- Establish and maintain effective processes for submittals production coordination procurement and logistics
- Serve as the primary operational contact for General Contractors
- Partner with Sales on preconstruction strategy VE options and customer alignment
- Own and standardize Comsense workflows assemblies and job setup
- Drive operational structure and accuracy protecting margin and profitability
- Support change order strategy and scope control
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Production Inventory Finance and Service
Minimum Qualifications
- 5-7 years experience management in Division 8/10 contract hardware or GC projects.
- Strong understanding of doors frames hardware and construction documents.
- Comsense experience strongly preferred.
- Proven leadership experience in a deadline-driven environment.
- Ability to manage complex projects from preconstruction through closeout.
- Strong communication organization and problem-solving skills.
- Understanding of job costing margins and project profitability.
What Sets LockNet Apart as an Employer
- Great benefits including options for 100% paid health and vision insurance for employees and competitive costs for families.
- PTO accrual starting day one.
- 401k with employer matching.
- Autonomy and ability to impact.
- Industry leader and trendsetter.
- High growth with vision.
- Adaptive to change.
- Technology-driven.
- An open and transparent culture where everyone has a voice.
- Great people with close relationships.
- Low turnover rate.
- Family-oriented business.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- area management
- Employee Evaluation
- Cold Calling
- Construction Experience
- Management Experience
- Profit & Loss
- Territory Management
- Restoration
- Sales Management
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
- Mentoring
About Company
We’re an experienced team of security consultants and technicians. We manage complex safety challenges and supply, install, and service electromechanical and mechanical door hardware for scalable businesses.
