Business Development & Preconstruction Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Do you enjoy turning drawings, specifications, and concepts into clear, competitive pricing that directly shapes which projects move forward and how they’re built? We’re looking for a Business Development & Preconstruction Manager who thrives on accuracy, analysis, and supporting strong preconstruction decisions. In this role, you’ll work with perspective clients and prepare detailed estimates, coordinate with subcontractors, and help position projects for success before they ever break ground. If you enjoy precision and playing a critical role in winning work, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact at Blair Construction and in our community.

What You Will Do

• Develop relationships with new clients and businesses in the region
• Work with potential commercial & industrial clients to help turn an idea for a building into a realistic plan
• Review drawings, specifications, and addenda for commercial and industrial projects
• Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontracted work
• Solicit, analyze, and level subcontractor and supplier proposals
• Identify scope gaps, risks, alternates, and value-engineering opportunities
• Assist with proposal narratives, scope clarifications, and estimate summaries
• Collaborate with project managers, superintendents, and leadership to align estimates with real-world means and methods
• Maintain historical cost data, pricing trends, and unit cost libraries
• Support smooth handoff from preconstruction to project execution teams

What You Bring

Required

• 3+ years of business development experience in commercial or industrial construction
• 3+ years of estimating experience in commercial or industrial construction
• Strong ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, civil, and MEP drawings
• Solid understanding of construction means, methods, sequencing, and market pricing
• Experience coordinating with subcontractors and suppliers during the bidding process
• Proficiency with Excel and comfort using estimating or takeoff software
• Clear, professional communication with internal teams and trade partners
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and integrity in cost evaluation

Even Better If You Have...

• Experience estimating advanced manufacturing, distribution, healthcare, or other technically complex facilities
• Familiarity with model-based quantities or Revit/BIM-supported estimating workflows
• Existing relationships with local subcontractors and suppliers
• Experience preparing conceptual or early-stage budgets
• Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines with organized, steady execution

Why Choose Blair

• Your work directly influences the projects Blair pursues and wins
• Exposure to complex, high-value commercial and industrial facilities
• A stable, family-owned company with long-term client relationships and steady backlog
• A collaborative environment where preconstruction and operations work closely together
• Leadership that values accuracy, clarity, and thoughtful decision-making

About Blair Construction
For more than a century, Blair Construction has shaped the region’s commercial and industrial landscape through safe, high-quality, and technically complex projects. We’re a family-owned company built on trust, long-term relationships, and collaborative teams who take pride in every project we deliver.

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