Preconstruction Manager

About the role

As a Preconstruction Manager, you’ll be a key contributor to our mission, helping shape projects, teams, and experiences that truly make a difference. You’ll report to the Director of Preconstruction and be primarily responsible for bidding projects (through Procore), ensuring all scopes of work are covered and there are adequate qualified bidder pools, and preparing Supplements and support documentation post bid. This role also assists with estimating, permitting, and administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and issue bid packages and addendums through Procore, managing the process, including RFIs, and serving as primary contact throughout the bidding process.
• Review bid submissions in detail, create bid comparison tabs, perform detailed bid leveling, and present bid results to the team.
• Read and review construction documents for constructability; read and understand spec books, providing feedback and comments to the design team.
• Prepare Supplement documents for signature, filing of documentation, and other administrative tasks associated with bidding and award process.
• Develop project budgets, quantity takeoffs, and cost analyses based on scope of work and drawings for the estimating team.
• Research, qualify, and source general contractors/subcontractors to develop bidder lists for projects; assist with maintaining a directory of sourced contractors.
• Maintain and update project tracker, Procore bidding tool, and other databases.
• Assist with tasks as requested, including permits and builder’s risk insurance.

Requirements

• Knowledge of construction methods and design/delivery process.
• Able to successfully manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand plans and specifications.
• Knowledge of commercial construction estimating and bidding process.
• Proficient computer skills including Excel, Word, and Microsoft Project; experience with Procore, Bluebeam, Smartsheet, and estimating software preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in construction or project management.
• Experience estimating in commercial construction.
• General Contractor experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, related field, or equivalent experience.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Sabbatical program.