Senior Preconstruction Manager

Ideal candidates have a passion for construction and a career-oriented mindset. They seek collaborative teamwork, growth opportunities, work‑life balance and ethical, socially responsible work environments. They are inspired to join a recognized best place to work that builds with purpose and encourages authenticity. They want to make a mark through these values.

We are looking for a high-performing candidate who will lead the Preconstruction Team, primarily working to complete accurate estimates for each phase of the project’s design, including quantity take‑off and pricing, alternate analysis, and cost‑management suggestions. Responsibilities also include monitoring the project’s desired program, scope, and quality to ensure that our clients’ needs are met with regard to schedule and budget.

(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job)

• Lead preconstruction services and estimate preparation for assigned projects, including overall estimate completeness, accuracy and control of project budget
• Provide collaborative preconstruction services (input, coordination, and problem solving) to clients and design teams for assigned projects
• Prepare Preconstruction / Estimate Action List: establish responsibilities and make assignments to team members, coordinate and supervise work, and establish schedule
• Establish overall bid packaging and bid alternates strategy for projects
• Coordinate issuance of early release packages to support project schedule
• Review project plans and specifications for completeness and constructability
• Prepare subcontractor/vendor lists; identify, cultivate, and attract new subcontractors and vendors; develop, maintain, and enhance relationships
• Issue bid invitations to subcontractors and vendors, ensure adequate bid coverage for each trade package, follow‑up, and establish participation
• Prepare bid packages and/or bid forms to clarify project scope requirements and to coordinate work amongst trades
• Prepare and/or assist with preparation of self‑performed bid packages for project
• Prepare Interested Bidders Memo
• Prepare bid management platform details page for project bid solicitation
• Analyze and scope subcontractor and vendor proposals, establish consistency among proposals, and coordinate scope with other packages
• Assemble detailed Sage Timberline estimates and modify pricing to suit project
• Produce conceptual and programmatic estimates; review and analyze historical cost information to develop and/or adjust estimates
• Provide conceptual studies and evaluate alternate systems
• Prepare cost management options to resolve budget issues and meet project budgets
• Prepare conceptual and detailed preconstruction services budgets for proposed or awarded projects
• Assist with preparation of RFP responses and sales presentations and attend pre‑proposal meetings
• Lead an estimate handoff meeting with operations and review the final estimate and the subcontractor scopes of work

(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job)

• Education – Undergraduate/Bachelor’s degree (construction management or related degree, preferred)
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Minimum often years preconstruction/estimating experience preferred. Must have at least 5 years of recent healthcare construction preconstruction/estimating experience
• Minimum of one year field experience preferred
• Supervisory experience with preconstruction personnel

Robins & Morton is a privately held construction firm based in Birmingham, Alabama, with offices in Charlotte, Dallas, Huntsville, Miami, Nashville, Orlando, San Antonio, Tampa and Raleigh‑Durham. The firm specializes in the construction of healthcare, hospitality, higher education, entertainment, sports and government buildings. Since 1946, the firm has built a reputation as a trusted advisor to clients nationwide by cultivating a high‑performing team that values integrity, safety, and innovative thinking.

Robins & Morton is consistently ranked as one of the top 100 contractors in the United States, and one of the top 15 in the Southeast.