The Preconstruction Manager oversees all early project planning and estimating activities while leading and mentoring other estimators. This position is responsible for developing accurate conceptual through final estimates, preparing bid packages, coordinating with owners, design teams, subcontractors and ensuring a smooth transition from preconstruction to construction.
Key Responsibilities:- Full Preconstruction Leadership: Lead all phases from conceptual estimating through final pricing, including cost modeling, value engineering, and constructability reviews.
- Estimating & Scope Development: Prepare and review detailed takeoffs, estimates, scopes of work, bid packages, and front-end documents across multiple projects.
- Bid Management & Analysis: Oversee subcontractor and supplier solicitations, bid leveling, comparisons, and all bid-day execution activities.
- Team Coordination: Collaborate with owners, clients, architects, engineers, and internal teams to guide design development, schedules, and project decisions.
- Project Pursuits & Handoff: Support proposals, GMP development, and seamless transition from preconstruction to operations, including post-bid evaluations.
Required Skills/Qualifications: - Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks.
- Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Estimating Software, and Bluebeam.
- Maintain regular, reliable attendance and physical presence at assigned workplace.
Education and Experience: - A minimum of 10+ years in construction management is required.
- A bachelor's degree in construction management or related field is preferred.
Benefits:We offer competitive pay, generous time off, great insurance coverage, retirement benefits, bonus opportunities, and perks like a company vehicle. Plus, you'll have access to extra support programs and optional coverage so you can build the package that works best for you. We take care of our people on and off the job.
