Preconstruction & Procurement Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead the estimating process from bid invitation through formal proposal submission for multiple concurrent construction projects
• Create conceptual budgets, detailed estimates, quantity takeoffs, bid leveling analyses, and project cost summaries
• Review architectural, structural, civil, and MEP drawings, specifications, lease requirements, and project documents to identify scope gaps, project risks, constructability concerns, and value engineering opportunities
• Cook up and manage all preconstruction activities, including bid document distribution, subcontractor communication, RFI management, and proposal development
• Create and maintain project budgets, trade breakdowns, scope reviews, general conditions budgets, and estimating documentation
• Develop formal client proposals including project schedules, assumptions, clarifications, qualifications, and pricing summaries
• Maintain market conditions, labor trends, material pricing, and subcontractor availability to proactively identify risks and opportunities
• Maintain historical cost data and estimating resources to improve pricing accuracy and consistency
• Lead subcontractor sourcing, outreach, qualification, and procurement efforts across multiple markets nationwide
• Manage and continuously expand Renovo's subcontractor database and prequalification program
• Ensure adequate bid coverage by obtaining competitive and qualified pricing across all required trades
• Review, analyze, and level subcontractor bids to ensure complete scope coverage and alignment with project requirements
• Lead subcontractor buyout activities and support contract award recommendations
• Coordinate procurement planning with Project Managers, including development of procurement logs and long-lead item tracking
• Support project teams during buyout and project turnover to ensure seamless transition from preconstruction into execution
• Partner closely with Project Management and Operations teams throughout preconstruction and project startup
• Maintain estimating, procurement, and subcontractor information within Procore, Building Connected, and related systems
• Provide regular reporting on estimating pipeline, proposal status, procurement activities, and project budgets
• Travel as needed to support project pursuits, subcontractor relationships, site reviews, and client meetings

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7-10 years of estimating, procurement, and/or preconstruction experience within commercial retail construction for a General Contractor
• Strong experience in retail fit-out construction required; ground-up retail experience preferred
• Advanced ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, civil, and MEP drawings and specifications
• Demonstrated experience preparing conceptual budgets, detailed estimates, quantity takeoffs, and subcontractor bid leveling analyses
• Extensive experience sourcing, qualifying, procuring, and managing subcontractors across multiple geographic markets
• Experience supporting subcontractor buyout and project turnover processes
• Proficiency with Procore, Building Connected, and related estimating/project management software
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Project
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred