Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred
10+ years of experience in commercial construction (preconstruction, estimating, or project management)
Proven leadership experience managing estimating and preconstruction teams
Expertise in conceptual estimating and guiding clients through cost decisions during design
Strong market awareness of labor and material trends and subcontractor availability
Advanced proficiency in Excel, Bluebeam, estimating platforms, and cost modeling
Strong client-facing and presentation skills with a trusted-advisor mentality
Responsibilities
Lead preconstruction strategy for large, complex, or high-profile commercial projects
Direct budgeting and estimating processes from conceptual through final GMP
Facilitate value engineering workshops, scope alignment, and cost risk mitigation strategies
Own cost certainty, risk management, and constructability outcomes through project award and handoff
Manage and mentor Estimators and preconstruction team members; provide oversight and quality control
Lead trade partner strategy, including early engagement, buyout sequencing, and procurement planning
Partner with business development and leadership to support pursuit strategy, interviews, and client engagement
Benefits
Opportunity to lead high-impact preconstruction services for major commercial projects
Mentorship and leadership development opportunities
Engagement with executive leadership and business development teams
Involvement in strategic decision-making and risk management
Access to advanced preconstruction tools and resources
Full Job Description
Position Summary
The Senior Preconstruction Manager is a strategic leader responsible for managing complex pursuits and high-impact preconstruction services for commercial projects. This role leads teams, mentors staff, sets estimating strategy, and serves as a key partner to executives and business development in securing work.
The Senior Preconstruction Manager owns cost certainty, risk management, and constructability outcomes through project award and handoff.
The Senior Preconstruction Manager reports directly to the Director of Preconstruction and provides direct support to the Director of Preconstruction in the planning, coordination, and execution of all preconstruction efforts.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Preconstruction Leadership
Lead preconstruction strategy for large, complex, or high-profile commercial projects.
Direct budgeting and estimating processes from conceptual through final GMP.
Facilitate value engineering workshops, scope alignment, and cost risk mitigation strategies.
Own cost certainty, risk management, and constructability outcomes through project award and handoff.
Team Leadership & Mentorship
Manage and mentor Estimators and preconstruction team members; provide oversight and quality control.
Support continuous improvement of preconstruction tools, standards, templates, and processes.
Trade Partner & Procurement Strategy
Lead trade partner strategy, including early engagement, buyout sequencing, and procurement planning.
Drive constructability and logistics planning; coordinate schedule and phasing strategies with operations.
