Preconstruction Manager

Job Title: Preconstruction Manager - Data Centers/Healthcare Location: Hybrid - Richmond, VA - Relocation assistance available Salary: $140,000-$160,000 + Benefits, Bonus, and More! About the Construction Company / The Opportunity Are you passionate about leading complex projects from their inception? Our client, a dynamic leader in the Construction industry, is seeking a results-driven Preconstruction Manager to oversee preconstruction activities on large-scale data center and healthcare projects. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a growing team that values innovation, technical excellence, and exceeding client expectations. As a Preconstruction Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping project delivery and fostering collaborative relationships with clients and partners within an ever-evolving sector. Responsibilities Serve as the lead project manager during the preconstruction phase, guiding RFP management, estimating, design, BIM coordination, procurement, budgeting, and client relations. Develop conceptual budgets and tools to support Business Development and project qualification. Coordinate and perform estimating efforts, including front-end document reviews, bid organization, and leading estimate reviews. Oversee vendor and subcontractor management, and assist with legal and risk assessments on all contracts. Review, develop, and implement technical strategy for proposals and collaborate with sales and operations teams. Organize project meetings, direct client correspondence, and represent preconstruction processes and financials in project interviews. Identify and submit cost impacts and change orders throughout the preconstruction process. Mentor and train supporting team members, delegate tasks, and ensure deliverable accuracy. Coordinate design activities with consultants, subcontractors, and clients to achieve best-in-class preconstruction services. Must-Have Skills 5+ years of experience as Project Manager, Estimator, Preconstruction Manager, or similar. Proven experience with electrical contracting or MEP coordination on large-scale commercial projects. Strong proficiency in electrical estimating, project budget development, and cost management. Familiarity with ConEst, Google Workplace, Excel, and Bluebeam. Experience managing design-build projects in the data center and/or healthcare construction markets. Exceptional skills in client relationship management and effective communication during project interviews. Leadership abilities with experience managing, mentoring, and training team members. Demonstrated ability for reliability and integrity in both supervised and independent work settings. Nice-to-Have Skills Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or similar. Knowledge of advanced value engineering solutions and construction financial billing processes. Understanding of design and cost tracking throughout the design development phase. Experience working on both data center and healthcare sector projects. #J-18808-Ljbffr