Preconstruction Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage preconstruction activities for multiple projects including conceptual estimating, detailed takeoffs, budget development, and bid strategy.
• Prepare, review, and validate cost estimates, assemblies, and scope documentation to ensure pricing accuracy and consistency.
• Cook up with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to clarify scope, resolve design issues, and advise on constructability.
• Create and maintain project schedules, procurement plans, and logistical strategies for efficient project start-up.
• Organize and lead pre-bid meetings, subcontractor qualification and pricing solicitations, and subcontract scope reviews.
• Identify, analyze, and mitigate preconstruction risks, including schedule, cost, site, and regulatory risks.
• Prepare formal bid submissions, executive summaries, and presentations for client review and internal approval.
• Mentor and manage preconstruction and estimating staff, establish estimating standards, and promote continuous improvement in tools and processes.
• Collaborate with project managers during handover to ensure scope, assumptions, and budgets are clearly communicated and documented.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of progressive experience in preconstruction, estimating, and construction project delivery.
• Proven estimating skills with experience producing conceptual and detailed estimates, quantity takeoffs, and cost models.
• Software experience would be Excel, Onscreen, Building Connected - Destini a plus but not required.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Discretionary annual bonus
• 401k with employer match
• Employee medical, dental, and vision insurance 100% covered, with options to add dependents at 50% coverage by Willmeng
• Flexible Time Off Policy
• 9 paid company holidays