Senior Preconstruction Manager

About the Role The Senior Preconstruction Manager leads and guides the Preconstruction team and has overall responsibility for the preconstruction/estimating effort for large and complex projects or multiple projects concurrently. Essential Functions Lead preconstruction efforts and direct reports for projects ranging from $10M to $100M. Cultivate relationships with owners, developers, designers, subcontractors, and vendors. Lead RFP and RFQ response preparation and demonstrate value‑add of preconstruction department. Organize and delegate responsibilities for each project pursuit and ensure responsibilities and deadlines are clearly communicated to assigned team members. Solicit pricing proposals from subcontractors and vendors. Perform value engineering and life cycle costing. Input and evaluate all costs during the bid analysis process. Develop and write all bid packages and subcontractor scopes of work. Responsible for providing the client with accurate estimates and value engineering. Demonstrate proficiency in scheduling complete Preconstruction effort including all estimate milestones, durations and identifying long lead items and other needs. Work collaboratively with project management and field staff to prepare estimates for all stages of design, from conceptual through final construction documents (design/build, guaranteed maximum price and hard bid diversity). Manage project hand‑off process in a manner that ensures the success of the project. Ensure estimates, risk mitigation, and departmental consistency have been met. Coordinate department capacity, internal processes/procedures, and strategic planning with other Senior Preconstruction Managers. Mentor and conduct monthly check‑ins with direct reports. Conduct annual performance reviews and foster career growth of direct reports. Education and Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, related field, or equivalent experience. 12+ years of relevant experience in the construction industry. Extensive knowledge with major market segments such as commercial, health‑care, municipal, higher education, industrial, and advanced manufacturing. Extensive knowledge of regional market, competition, and industry trends. Prior supervisory role within preconstruction department, acting with minimal oversight. Familiarity with design/build, design/assist, lump sum and GMP delivery methods. Preferred but not requisite: background in project management focusing on procurement, buyout processes, and scheduling. Knowledge of contractual risks linked to Owner‑Subcontractor Agreements. Proficiency with Sage Timberline Estimating, BuildingConnected, Bluebeam, and MS suite. What We Offer Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Open Paid Leave Program and paid parental leave Flexible benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) match Competitive compensation, cash bonuses, spot-bonuses Cell phone reimbursement Fixed and Variable Rate vehicle reimbursement Salary Salary range of $125,000 to $180,000. Salary is commensurate with skills, experience, and education. Anticipated application 8/31/26 #J-18808-Ljbffr Brinkman Construction Inc