Preconstruction Manager

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A well-established and highly respected general contractor is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to join their growing team. With decades of successful projects across healthcare, education, historic restoration, and commercial sectors, this firm offers the stability of a legacy builder with the energy of a modern, collaborative culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all preconstruction efforts from conceptual budgeting through final estimate and hand-off to operations
• Work closely with clients, architects, engineers, and internal teams to align design intent with budget and schedule
• Prepare detailed estimates, value engineering options, and bid packages across multiple project types
• Mentor and manage junior preconstruction and estimating staff
• Oversee subcontractor relationships, bid coverage, and scope reviews
• Collaborate with business development and project management teams to support proposal efforts and project pursuits

Ideal Background:

• 5–10+ years of experience in preconstruction or estimating with a commercial or institutional GC
• Strong knowledge of construction means and methods, pricing, and materials
• Experience with CMAR and negotiated work highly preferred
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Proficiency in estimating software (e.g., Sage Estimating, OST, or equivalent)

What’s Offered:

• A collaborative environment with a strong reputation for quality and integrity
• Diverse project portfolio and consistent backlog of negotiated work
• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and long-term growth potential

If you’re looking for a leadership opportunity within a builder that values both people and process, this could be a great fit.

• Seniority level Associate

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

• Job function
  
  Project Management
• Industries Construction

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Disability insurance

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