Preconstruction Manager

Position Overview Leopardo Construction is looking for a Preconstruction Manager to join our growing Hoffman Estates team. This opportunity is a great fit for a professional experienced in preconstruction, project management, and estimating to work on top‑notch projects in a variety of markets from healthcare, multi‑family residential, hospitality, to aviation. Compensation Target base salary range: $120-145k. This position is eligible for annual discretionary bonus. Leopardo does not discriminate based on any protected category with respect to wages. Responsibilities Plan and lead preconstruction under direction of the designated market lead. Conduct preconstruction kickoff meeting with the client and internal kickoff meeting with the estimating team to review preconstruction strategy and vision Assist the designated market lead in developing the strategy, vision and establishment of project profitability for each project. Organize and lead the transition meeting between the project operations team and the preconstruction team. Coordinate follow‑up meetings Collaborate with the project team to determine and execute the best strategies for winning new projects, whether competitive or negotiated efforts. Lead the bid efforts as required Understand, review and execute the bid requirements within the established deadlines for hard bid, competitive bid, conceptual, schematic, design development and Guaranteed Maximum Price estimates. Set fee goals when required. Role within the bid effort may include team leader, team member or sole estimator Develop comprehensive, accurate and competitive conceptual estimates and budgets. Execute hard bid win strategies balancing the pursuit, profitability and client relations Create the general conditions estimate for review by designated market lead prior to submission to client Take an active role in maximizing the participation of self‑performed trades in each project Review value alternative solutions taking into consideration cost, schedule, maintenance, and life‑cycle cost implications Monitor staff time budget during the preconstruction phase of the project Monitor (and create when necessary) budget variance analysis reports (cost control log) allowing for clear identification of changes to the estimate, such as changes requested by clients or derived from updates to design documentation Prepare or oversee preparation of preconstruction schedule with buy‑in from internal departments. When required, create realistic and detailed schedules for all design, approval, estimating, purchasing and construction activities. Interface with design, ownership, and estimating team for scheduling of key deliverables Analyze permitting requirements for the project with designated market lead to facilitate and help coordinate submissions Interface with project design team to provide cost, schedule, and logistics feedback on suggested alternatives to be considered. Manage design team as required Participate in interviews and interview preparation Assemble constructability reviews for each project identifying best practices emphasizing high quality, cost efficiency, and lowering risk profiles Attend preconstruction OAC meetings with design team and ownership as primary Leopardo representative, along with support as required from project Vice President/Project Executive and estimating team. Take and issue meeting minutes if not completed by others Provide guidance and training assistance to estimating team members during preconstruction assignments on projects Interface with various internal team members including marketing, estimating, VDC, safety, and market leaders. Education, Experience and Qualifications Minimum of 10+ years of estimating/preconstruction experience is highly desirable, prior project management and field experience preferred Experience in aviation, healthcare, multifamily residential, municipal market experience a plus Bachelor's degree in construction management, construction/building science, engineering, business management or architecture and design preferred or equivalent experience Experience with current estimating software (i.e. MS Excel, MS Project, Bluebeam, Onscreen Take off). Experience with ACC (Autodesk Construction Cloud) a plus Mastery of conceptual estimating and budgeting, estimating software, negotiated and competitive processes, scheduling and value engineering Knowledge of the subcontractor community and sub‑market pricing Broad knowledge of operations, project management, field supervision and how they associate Thorough working knowledge and understanding of all project management control systems preferred (scheduling, estimating, cost control, procurement and business development) Benefits Medical, Dental and Life Insurance Vision Program Short term/long term disability 401k + matching plan Generous PTO including Paid Holidays and Volunteer PTO, Time & Donation Matching Identity theft protection Tuition assistance Employee Assistance Program Group accident insurance, legal services, pet insurance, 529 College Savings Plan Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. 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