Preconstruction Manager

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated professional to join our team as a Preconstruction Manager. This role is responsible for planning, estimating, and coordinating projects during the preconstruction phase, ensuring accurate pricing, strategic alignment, and a seamless transition into execution across various sectors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the entire preconstruction process, within the boundaries of active pursuits
• Manage the completion of all deliverables required for a bid submission, including schedules
• Mentor junior project team staff by providing guidance and training on preconstruction processes, procedures, and best practices
• Facilitate a seamless hand-off to the Project Team
• Conduct Landlord and Owner site walkthroughs to review project scope, identify and document RFIs, and help foster strong professional relationships
• Estimate cost of construction and participate in design evaluations, cost studies, value engineering and analysis, scheduling, constructability reviews and more
• Produce clean, accurate and thorough estimates that can be submitted on time
• Ensure estimates align with project profitability targets, and ideally, company financial goals
• Bid solicitation with vendors and trade groups
• Develop and maintain strategic trade partner relationships to ensure competitive and reliable pricing
• Evaluate trade partner performance and alignment with project goals
• Help develop and contribute to the overall strategy and approach to specific projects
• Coordinate with other team members to determine the best way to build a project and win the work
• Identify, document, and mitigate preconstruction risks including scope gaps, design inconsistencies, and market volatility
• Lead preconstruction meetings with clients, presenting estimates, assumptions, and value engineering options
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients during early design and budgeting phases
• Maintain and develop new relationships with Trade Partners, Owners, Owners Reps, Brokers, Property Managers, Architects and Engineers
• Provide preconstruction services aligned with company standards, goals, and direction
• Attend and participate in the organization and coordination of ASA events
• Maintain a pulse on the market for pricing, lead time changes and trends
• Contribute to continuous improvement of preconstruction processes and standardizing estimating practices

Requirements

• 5–8+ years of progressive experience in construction estimating, preconstruction, or a related construction discipline, including a minimum of 2 years of preconstruction or pricing experience while serving in a Project Manager role
• Proven experience leading full-cycle estimates (conceptual through GMP/final pricing) on commercial interior or similar projects
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent pursuits with competing deadlines
• Strong working knowledge of construction documents, scopes of work, and bid packages
• Experience leading or mentoring junior estimators or coordinating small teams
• Exposure to value engineering, cost studies, and constructability reviews
• Experience collaborating with Project Managers, Superintendents, and Operations teams to align preconstruction with execution
• Basic experience participating in client-facing meetings, presentations, or project pursuits
• Proficiency with estimating tools and software (Bluebeam, Outbuild, Procore, NetSuite)

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of construction contracts and legal requirements
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Skills

• Construction estimating and preconstruction experience
• Project management skills
• Value engineering and constructability reviews
• Client relationship management
• Software proficiency (Bluebeam, Outbuild, Procore, NetSuite)

Benefits

• Competitive salary and industry-leading benefits package
• Gold PPO Health Insurance
• 401k Plan
• Generous Flex PTO
• Commuter Benefits
• Paid Family Leave
• Professional Development
• Volunteer Time Off