Preconstruction Manager

Job Summary

The Preconstruction Manager will lead internal and external project teams through the preconstruction phase on multiple projects simultaneously. The ability to communicate and manage multidisciplinary teams, meet deadlines within a short time frame, and strive to add value is essential.

Pay

Salary range: $185,000 – $210,000 annually (companywide).

Benefits

• Group medical, vision, and dental insurance with a choice of PPO or High‑Deductible Health Plan with HSA (company contributes to HSA).
• Company‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability plans.
• Group life insurance and AD&D coverage.
• Untracked/unmeasured vacation.
• Sick leave accrued at 1 hour per 30 hours worked, with an annual carryover of up to 80 hours.
• 9 paid holidays each year.
• Paid parental leave.
• Annual discretionary bonus based on company profitability and performance.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on the first 3% of deferrals and a 50% match on the next 2% (total 4% match), 100% vested immediately; traditional and Roth contribution options.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – 100% company‑funded, participation after 1 year of service (minimum 1,000 hours).
• Vehicle allowance, fuel card, and toll pass.

Responsibilities

• Internally lead multiple projects simultaneously through the preconstruction phase.
• Maintain an organized preconstruction process, resolve open items, keep the schedule, continuously review the budget, and align projects with team goals.
• Present all preconstruction phases to teams, clearly discuss challenges, and propose solutions.
• Develop conceptual cost models to assist owners and architects during preliminary planning.
• Prepare preliminary estimates and studies, monitor design‑development cost trends, and identify overruns or problem areas.
• Participate in value‑engineering as a solution provider.
• Support business development by contributing to proposal presentations and building client and architect/engineer relationships.
• Review and advise on estimates prepared by other estimators; maintain current estimating records, studies, and unit prices.
• Manage design‑build projects to align scope with budget, overseeing design teams and client interactions.
• Develop, manage, evaluate, and award design‑build and design‑assist trade selections; monitor trade partner progress from award through final design.
• Assist Project Managers in evaluating and analyzing subcontractor proposals.

Qualifications

• Four‑year college degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, or a related field.
• Minimum eight years of vertical commercial building estimating experience.
• Experience in hospitality, higher education, mixed‑use, office, and multi‑family projects.
• Operations and field experience is a plus.
• Excellent computer skills; proficient with On‑Screen Take Off, iSqft, Bluebeam, and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Extensive knowledge of bid preparation principles, including quantity surveying, sub‑trade procurement, pricing, and bid closing procedures.
• Ability to develop estimates without detailed plans and specifications.
• Ability to identify competitors, understand local market conditions, and assess contract and project risks.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to build relationships with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors that lead to positive outcomes.
• Strong team player with experience managing and mentoring estimators.

Physical Demands

The role requires frequent sitting, communicating, reaching, and manipulating objects, tools, or controls. Mobility is required; duties involve moving materials up to 10 lb regularly and up to 25 lb occasionally. Manual dexterity and coordination are needed for over 50% of the work period while operating a computer keyboard, mouse, calculator, and similar equipment.

Work Environment

This position is performed in a professional office and job‑site setting; remote work is not an option. The environment includes standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.

Diversity & Inclusion

BNBuilders is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The company believes that varied perspectives enrich the workplace and the communities it serves, fostering stronger, more meaningful relationships. The culture is built on respect, safety, fairness, and inclusivity.