Preconstruction Manager

Overview

We are seeking a driven and team-oriented Preconstruction Manager to lead and manage the preconstruction phase of our commercial construction projects across healthcare education and municipality. The ideal candidate brings both estimating expertise and real-world operations experience working side-by-side with our Operations team to ensure a seamless transition from concept through construction. We are looking for someone who takes ownership builds strong relationships and thrives in a collaborative high-performance environment. A strong understanding of Construction Management-at-Risk (CMAR) and Design-Build delivery methods is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead all aspects of the preconstruction process including budgeting estimating preconstruction scheduling and client coordination with full ownership of deliverables.

Partner closely with Operations teams throughout preconstruction to align on scope logistics constructability staffing construction scheduling and execution strategy.

Develop and manage preconstruction schedules milestone tracking and client facing deliverables.

Support business development efforts including proposals interviews conceptual budgeting and relationship-building with clients and industry partners.

Provide detailed cost estimates with quantity takeoffs value engineering analyses and GMP proposals with a focus on accuracy and transparency.

Lead presentations to the client including cost updates scope alignment discussions and value engineering recommendations that build trust and confidence.

Provide proactive constructability input during design to identify and reduce risk early control cost and drive solutions to protect our clients and our company.

Develop and maintain strong long-term relationships with our trade partners to foster collaboration competitive pricing accountability and shared success.

Solicit and analyze subcontractor and supplier pricing to ensure comprehensive coverage and strategic buyout planning.

Ensure a smooth and well-communicated transition from preconstruction to the Operations team setting the project up for field success.

Qualifications:

We are looking for highly motivated self-starters that have these attributes; Organized self-aware competitive sense of urgency positive attitude with high integrity!

Bachelors degree in Construction Management Engineering or a related field preferred.

5 years of experience in commercial construction with strong estimating/ preconstruction and/ or operations leadership experience.

Experience leading both trade facing pricing efforts and client-facing deliverables.

Strong understanding of CMAR and Design-Build delivery models.

Strong financial acumen with the ability to analyze cost risk and strategy.

Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to build trust internally and externally.

Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with clients design partners and trade partners.

Ability to read and interpret construction drawings specifications and contracts.

Compensation & Benefits:

Competitive salary based on experience

Strong Bonus Program

Car allowance or company vehicle

Comprehensive health benefits and paid vacation

Employee-focused culture with strong career growth opportunities

Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.