Preconstruction Manager

Consistently recognized as a best workplace - and for safety, sustainability, and community partnership - we hire the best in the construction industry and work to build a culture of innovation, responsibility, and client satisfaction. We’re looking for a Preconstruction Manager to lead internal and external project teams through preconstruction on multiple projects at once. What the role involves Lead multiple projects simultaneously through the preconstruction phase Keep preconstruction organized — resolving open items, maintaining schedules, and continually reviewing budget Present preconstruction progress to teams clearly, surfacing challenges and offering solutions Develop conceptual cost models to help owners and architects with early planning Prepare preliminary estimates and studies, and monitor design-development cost trends to catch overruns early Participate in value engineering as a solution provider Support business development — proposal presentations, and building relationships with clients and architects/engineers Review and advise on estimates prepared by other estimators; maintain current estimating records, studies, and unit prices Manage design-build projects to keep scope aligned with budget Lead design-team and client management through the process Develop, manage, and award design/build and design/assist trade selections Support Project Managers in evaluating subcontractor proposals What you’ll bring A four-year degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, or a related field 8+ years of vertical commercial building estimating experience Experience in hospitality, higher education, mixed-use, office, or multi-family Operations or field experience is a plus Proficiency with On-Screen Takeoff, iSqft, Bluebeam, and MS Office Strong grounding in bid preparation — quantity surveys, sub-trade procurement, pricing, and bid closing The ability to build an estimate without full plans and specs A sharp read on local market conditions and competitors The judgment to spot risk in contracts and project documents A track record of building strong relationships with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors Strong team instincts, with the ability to manage and mentor estimators $185,000-$210,000 annually Medical, vision, and dental (PPO or HDHP/HSA with company contribution) Company-paid short- and long-term disability, group life, and AD&D Untracked/unmeasured vacation Sick leave accrued at 1 hour per 30 hours worked, with 80-hour annual carryover 9 paid holidays per year Paid parental leave Annual discretionary bonus 401(k) with 100% match on the first 3% and 50% match on the next 2% (4% total), immediately 100% vested, traditional and Roth options Employee-owned: a 100% company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after 1 year of service (1,000+ hours) Vehicle/vehicle allowance, fuel card, and toll pass Physical requirements Frequent sitting, communicating, reaching, and manipulating objects/tools/controls; regular mobility required. Occasionally moves materials up to 25 lbs (regularly up to 10 lbs). Manual dexterity and coordination needed over 50% of the work period for computer and standard office equipment use. #J-18808-Ljbffr Metric DCX