MARS Solutions Group is looking for an experienced Senior Preconstruction Manager located in Remote within Michigan, Ohio, or Indiana. Our client is a Building Automation industry Leader looking for high-quality talent to make a difference. They are known to respect a traditional work week and often extend contracts for added job security and stability
Overview:
This role is focused primarily on pre-construction project development, estimating, and operational planning for complex infrastructure and energy-related projects. The Senior Preconstruction Manager will collaborate closely with engineering, sales, subcontractors, and project delivery teams to help develop customer solutions, build project estimates, assess risk, and support successful project transitions into execution.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong construction project management and estimating background who enjoys customer interaction, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration.
Responsibilities
Support project development activities from concept through contract execution
Coordinate subcontractor bidding and evaluate proposals
Develop project estimates, budgets, schedules, and risk assessments
Assist with project execution planning and operational readiness
Participate in customer meetings, site walks, and scope discussions
Collaborate with engineering, sales, and project management teams
Help prepare bid packages and subcontractor scopes of work
Support project turnover to execution/delivery teams
Maintain strong customer and subcontractor relationships
Assist with project documentation, reporting, and financial coordination
Qualifications
5+ years of project management, estimating, or preconstruction experience within the construction industry
Strong understanding of construction project workflows and subcontractor coordination
Experience with estimating, budgeting, scheduling, or project cost analysis
Ability to travel to project/customer sites as needed
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project-related software tools
Nice to Have
PMP certification
Construction Management or Engineering degree
Experience with energy efficiency or sustainable infrastructure projects
Exposure to RSMeans, Preconstruction Suites, or similar estimating tools
Preferred Background
Experience within:
Mechanical construction
General construction
Electrical construction
HVAC/building systems
Infrastructure modernization
Energy retrofit environments
Experience managing or estimating construction-related projects
Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and subcontractors
Strong communication and customer-facing skills
Comfortable reviewing bids, assessing project risks, and supporting operational planning
Additional Details:
Primarily remote-based role with regional travel
Typical schedule is Monday Friday
Travel may range from approximately 20 50% depending on project activity
Company vehicle program available
Bonus eligible position
Duration: Direct Hire
Location: Remote within Michigan, Ohio, or Indiana
Shift hours: Mon Fri; 8 to 5
About MARS Solutions Group:
MARS Solutions Group provides a range of opportunities for meaningful work by understanding that employment fit is a combination of people, process, and technology. We leverage our experienced and compassionate team to bring humanity to matching you with the right advanced technology role, and stay connected with you to help you attain your professional goals.