Sr Preconstruction Manager

Are you a visionary preconstruction leader ready to shape the future of commercial builds?

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Preconstruction Manager for a high profile client. This pivotal role is responsible for the critical planning, financial modeling, and risk mitigation that sets every commercial project up for success. You will act as the crucial liaison, driving collaboration between clients, design teams, and our operations staff to ensure a seamless and profitable transition from concept to construction.

If you have a proven track record of managing complex projects, leading high-performing teams, and delivering accurate, cost-effective preconstruction solutions, we want to hear from you. Key Responsibilities

• Budgeting & Cost Mastery: Lead the development of comprehensive cost models, including conceptual, schematic, design development (DD), and construction document (CD) estimates. Produce detailed cost analyses and finalize contract exhibits.
• Estimating & Bid Management: Strategically manage the entire competitive bid process, which includes preparing detailed bid packages, soliciting and rigorously analyzing subcontractor proposals, leveling bids, and ensuring full subcontractor coverage across all trades.
• Value Engineering (VE) Leadership: Proactively lead Value Engineering studies, challenging designs to identify innovative, cost-saving opportunities and value-add enhancements that optimize client investment.
• Design & Constructability Oversight: Conduct thorough constructability reviews at every design phase, proactively identifying potential risks and maximizing efficiency. Collaborate with Architects and Engineers (A/E) to resolve technical issues before they impact the field.
• Client & Stakeholder Relations: Cultivate strong relationships with owners, architects, and engineers. Represent the company in key presentations and support business development efforts to secure future projects.
• Risk & Liability Management: Analyze project documents to identify potential liabilities and risks, developing proactive mitigation strategies to protect project schedule and budget.
• Project Handoff: Ensure a smooth, complete, and effective transition of all project information, scope, and preconstruction strategy to the operations/construction team.
• Team Leadership & Mentorship: Lead, mentor, and develop the preconstruction team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Core Competencies

• Exceptional knowledge of commercial construction means, methods, materials, and costs across diverse market sectors (e.g., retail, office, healthcare, multi-family, industrial).
• Superior communication, negotiation, and professional presentation skills.
• Expert-level proficiency with industry-standard estimating software and Microsoft Office suite.
• Demonstrated ability to concurrently manage multiple complex preconstruction efforts in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 5-10+ years of progressive experience in preconstruction, estimating, or a highly related role within the commercial construction industry.
• Extensive experience working on diverse commercial project types.
• A strong history of success in a leadership capacity, managing preconstruction teams and processes.