Preconstruction Manager

Consistently recognized as a best workplace - and for safety, sustainability, and community partnership - we hire the best in the construction industry and work to build a culture of innovation, responsibility, and client satisfaction. We’re looking for a Preconstruction Manager to lead internal and external project teams through preconstruction on multiple projects at once.What the role involvesLead multiple projects simultaneously through the preconstruction phaseKeep preconstruction organized — resolving open items, maintaining schedules, and continually reviewing budgetPresent preconstruction progress to teams clearly, surfacing challenges and offering solutionsDevelop conceptual cost models to help owners and architects with early planningPrepare preliminary estimates and studies, and monitor design-development cost trends to catch overruns earlyParticipate in value engineering as a solution providerSupport business development — proposal presentations, and building relationships with clients and architects/engineersReview and advise on estimates prepared by other estimators; maintain current estimating records, studies, and unit pricesManage design-build projects to keep scope aligned with budgetLead design-team and client management through the processDevelop, manage, and award design/build and design/assist trade selectionsSupport Project Managers in evaluating subcontractor proposalsWhat you’ll bringA four-year degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, or a related field8+ years of vertical commercial building estimating experienceExperience in hospitality, higher education, mixed-use, office, or multi-familyOperations or field experience is a plusProficiency with On-Screen Takeoff, iSqft, Bluebeam, and MS OfficeStrong grounding in bid preparation — quantity surveys, sub-trade procurement, pricing, and bid closingThe ability to build an estimate without full plans and specsA sharp read on local market conditions and competitorsThe judgment to spot risk in contracts and project documentsExcellent written and verbal communicationA track record of building strong relationships with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractorsStrong team instincts, with the ability to manage and mentor estimatorsCompensation & benefits$185,000–$210,000 annuallyMedical, vision, and dental (PPO or HDHP/HSA with company contribution)Company-paid short- and long-term disability, group life, and AD&DUntracked/unmeasured vacationSick leave accrued at 1 hour per 30 hours worked, with 80-hour annual carryover9 paid holidays per yearPaid parental leaveAnnual discretionary bonus401(k) with 100% match on the first 3% and 50% match on the next 2% (4% total), immediately 100% vested, traditional and Roth optionsEmployee-owned: a 100% company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after 1 year of service (1,000+ hours)Vehicle/vehicle allowance, fuel card, and toll passPhysical requirementsFrequent sitting, communicating, reaching, and manipulating objects/tools/controls; regular mobility required. Occasionally moves materials up to 25 lbs (regularly up to 10 lbs). Manual dexterity and coordination needed over 50% of the work period for computer and standard office equipment use.👉 Apply now.#Construction #Preconstruction #Estimating #Hiring