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Senior Preconstruction Manager

Choate Construction

  • # Senior Preconstruction ManagerApplylocations: Charlestontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition id: JR100007**WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR**As a Senior Preconstruction Manager at Choate Construction, you provide strategic leadership and guidance during the preconstruction phase to ensure projects are positioned for success long before work begins in the field. This role is intended for highly experienced professionals with 15+ years of overall construction experience, including at least 10 years in a preconstruction leadership or estimating capacity, who are capable of managing very large, complex, specialized, and/or multiple concurrent projects. You lead, mentor, and direct the preconstruction team across contracting, scheduling, estimating, and bidding activities, while coordinating closely with the Operations Manager and Division Manager on team assignments and project strategy. Beyond technical expertise, you bring strong leadership, delegation, and decision‐making skills—empowering teams, aligning stakeholders, and balancing risk, cost, and constructability to deliver accurate, competitive, and executable project outcomes that support Choate Construction’s long‐term success.**YOU COULD BE THE NEXT CHOATE PRECONSTRUCTION MANAGER IF...*** You serve as a trusted partner to clients and designers, building long‐term relationships and representing Choate Construction with professionalism, credibility, and integrity in every interaction.* You are a skilled communicator and advocate, viewed by owners as someone they can rely on to guide teams, manage complexity, and deliver well‐planned projects.* You collaborate seamlessly with architects, engineers, and subcontractors, fostering positive team dynamics and positioning Choate as a preferred builder in the market.* You bring a disciplined, proactive approach to risk management—ensuring estimates are accurate, risks are identified early, and contract requirements are fully understood and addressed.* You lead the development of detailed estimates, cost models, and bid strategies that balance competitiveness with constructability and long‐term project success.* You stay actively engaged in business development efforts, identifying new opportunities, participating in presentations, and strengthening Choate’s client pipeline.* You guide and mentor preconstruction teams, delegating effectively, developing talent, and creating clarity and confidence across pursuits and estimates.* You make decisions with the full business in mind, leading bid‐day strategy, evaluating deal value, and driving outcomes that support Choate Construction’s financial and strategic goals.**BENEFITS OF BEING A FULL TIME CHOATE EMPLOYEE OWNER*** 100% Employee Owned Company with Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)* Medical Coverage Options: Surest, a copay plan, or High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account; Dental & Vision Coverage* Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical & Dependent)* Basic Life & AD&D Insurance* 401k Profit Sharing Plan* Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy* Parental Leave* Short-Term & Long-Term Disability* College Student Debt Reduction Program* Employee Assistance & Financial Wellness Programs* Employee Referral Program* Charitable Contribution Matching ($1,000 per year per employee)* Stewardship Day (Community Volunteering)One additional benefit Choate offers which cannot be understated is a **safe working environment**. Whether working in the office or at a jobsite, it is our goal to elevate safety standards and ensure everyone goes home safely – and more safety conscious – at the end of each day.Choate is a Drug Free Workplace and pre-employment drug screening in required for all new hires.Choate Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a safe work environment and to fostering the well-being and health of its employees.*The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.**Choate does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application.*
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