Preconstruction Manager – Commercial Construction

Preconstruction Manager – Commercial Construction

Lead the preconstruction process for commercial construction projects from early conceptual budgeting through final bid submission. Develop accurate cost estimates, lead project-specific estimating teams, manage subcontractor procurement, and collaborate with operations, design teams, and clients throughout the preconstruction process.

About the Company

• Established commercial general contractor with decades of successful project delivery throughout the Southeast.
• Proven experience delivering General Contracting, Construction Management, Design-Build, Civil, and major renovation projects.
• Diverse portfolio including commercial, retail, healthcare, industrial, institutional, multi-story wood-frame, and site development projects.

What You'll Do

• Lead the complete preconstruction process from conceptual budgeting through final bid submission.
• Prepare conceptual budgets, milestone estimates, detailed quantity takeoffs, and final project estimates throughout all phases of design.
• Evaluate labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor pricing across all trade disciplines, including self-performed work.
• Lead project-specific estimating teams through competitive bid submission.
• Develop bid strategies, manage subcontractor solicitation, perform bid leveling, and ensure complete trade coverage.
• Partner with operations, architects, engineers, and clients to review constructability, project logistics, scheduling, and value engineering opportunities.
• Analyze drawings and specifications to identify project risks, scope gaps, and opportunities to improve project value.
• Present estimates to clients, design teams, and company leadership.
• Support business development efforts through client engagement and preconstruction presentations.
• Coordinate project handoff with operations following project award.

What We're Looking For

• 8+ years of commercial construction estimating and preconstruction experience.
• Proven success leading preconstruction efforts on complex, competitive commercial construction projects.
• Experience with commercial projects including retail, healthcare, industrial, institutional, civil, renovation, multi-story wood-frame, and site development.
• Strong background in conceptual estimating, quantity takeoffs, subcontractor procurement, bid leveling, and bid-day execution.
• Experience preparing conceptual budgets, GMPs, negotiated proposals, and competitive hard bids.
• Thorough understanding of commercial construction means and methods, project sequencing, scheduling, constructability, and cost control.
• Strong leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
• Experience with Bluebeam, PlanSwift or On-Screen Takeoff, Sage Timberline, Agtek, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, or similar estimating software.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or equivalent experience preferred.

Pay & Benefits

• Highly competitive base salary aligned with experience and expertise.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Professional development and long-term career advancement opportunities.