Preconstruction Manager – Commercial Construction

Preconstruction ManagerCommercial Construction

Lead the preconstruction process for commercial construction projects from early conceptual budgeting through final bid submission. Develop accurate cost estimates lead project-specific estimating teams manage subcontractor procurement and collaborate with operations design teams and clients throughout the preconstruction process.

About the Company

• Established commercial general contractor with decades of successful project delivery throughout the Southeast.
• Proven experience delivering General Contracting Construction Management Design-Build Civil and major renovation projects.
• Diverse portfolio including commercial retail healthcare industrial institutional multi-story wood-frame and site development projects.

What Youll Do

• Lead the complete preconstruction process from conceptual budgeting through final bid submission.
• Prepare conceptual budgets milestone estimates detailed quantity takeoffs and final project estimates throughout all phases of design.
• Evaluate labor material equipment and subcontractor pricing across all trade disciplines including self-performed work.
• Lead project-specific estimating teams through competitive bid submission.
• Develop bid strategies manage subcontractor solicitation perform bid leveling and ensure complete trade coverage.
• Partner with operations architects engineers and clients to review constructability project logistics scheduling and value engineering opportunities.
• Analyze drawings and specifications to identify project risks scope gaps and opportunities to improve project value.
• Present estimates to clients design teams and company leadership.
• Support business development efforts through client engagement and preconstruction presentations.
• Coordinate project handoff with operations following project award.

What Were Looking For

• 8 years of commercial construction estimating and preconstruction experience.
• Proven success leading preconstruction efforts on complex competitive commercial construction projects.
• Experience with commercial projects including retail healthcare industrial institutional civil renovation multi-story wood-frame and site development.
• Strong background in conceptual estimating quantity takeoffs subcontractor procurement bid leveling and bid-day execution.
• Experience preparing conceptual budgets GMPs negotiated proposals and competitive hard bids.
• Thorough understanding of commercial construction means and methods project sequencing scheduling constructability and cost control.
• Strong leadership communication and presentation skills.
• Experience with Bluebeam PlanSwift or On-Screen Takeoff Sage Timberline Agtek Microsoft Excel Microsoft Project or similar estimating software.
• Bachelors degree in Construction Management Civil Engineering Construction Engineering or equivalent experience preferred.

Pay & Benefits

• Highly competitive base salary aligned with experience and expertise.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Medical dental and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Professional development and long-term career advancement opportunities.

Required Experience:

Manager