Preconstruction Manager

At Clune Construction, we’re more than builders—we’re a team of driven, collaborative and talented individuals who take pride in delivering exceptional work. Excellence is at the core of everything we do, from the quality of our projects to the way we support our people. As an employee-owned company, we invest in our team, and in return, our people share in our success. This shared commitment has earned us recognition as a Best Place to Work, a US Best Managed Company and a recipient of the Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics.

Job Purpose

The Preconstruction Manager plays a critical role in shaping project success by providing accurate cost evaluations, fostering collaborative client relationships, and delivering innovative solutions during the preconstruction phase. This position ensures a seamless transition from concept to execution by integrating technical expertise, leadership, and strategic communication with all stakeholders.

Essential Functions

This individual will be responsible for all aspects of the preconstruction system, structure, and process including:

• Manage all aspects of the project from initial estimate to subcontractor finalization.
• Act as a collaborative advocate and communicator for project and customer success.
• Leverage experience to guide project teams through permitting and site mobilization.
• Provide innovative solutions to project challenges.
• Lead the bidding and trade partner management process.
• Develop and maintain strong client and business relationships.
• Create detailed conceptual cost estimates and studies from schematic-level documentation.
• Lead and mentor preconstruction teams effectively.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This role may have supervisory responsibilities of a Preconstruction Engineer, an Assistant Project Manager, a Project Engineer and/or an Intern.

What We Offer

At Clune Construction we value each of our employees and care about their wellbeing. We strive to provide best-in-class benefits packages, including:

• 100% company-paid premiums for Medical, Dental & Vision for all dependents (effective day one)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company-paid and Voluntary Life Insurance Plans
• Company-paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending, Dependent Care and Commuter Plans
• Career Development through Mentoring Program, Learning & Development, Continuing Education
• Fitness Program
• Pet Insurance

Core Values and Behaviors

Clune Construction is proud to have Core Values and Behaviors that all of our employees represent. These Core Values are: Safety, Service, Teamwork, Respect, Excellence, Leadership and Innovation. Performance is evaluated with these Core Values in mind.

Job Requirements

• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Creative, innovative, and adaptive problem-solving abilities.
• Effective team collaboration with internal and external partners.
• Advanced project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Exceptional oral and written communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Must have the ability to relate and interact with higher-end clientele.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor Degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering is preferred, but strong work experience will be considered
• 8+ years of construction project management experience, with 5 years of experience specifically in commercial construction
• Experience in preparing detailed conceptual estimates and studies.
• Familiarity with a variety of building construction types.
• Knowledge of regional market trends, competition, and industry standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, take-off software (e.g., On-Screen Takeoff), project management software (e.g., CMiC), and scheduling software (e.g., Microsoft Project).
• Extensive knowledge of construction cost, scheduling, estimating, purchasing, and engineering principles.
• Thorough understanding of drawings, specifications, contracts, and construction methods.

Salary Range

$147,000 - $160,000

The salary range listed reflects a broad scope of potential earnings for this position. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as relevant experience, skills, education, and internal equity. Please note that it is not common for candidates to be hired at the top of the range. We encourage open communication about compensation expectations during the hiring process.