Cold Storage Pre-construction manager

Pre-Construction Manager | Cold Storage | up to $180k_+ bonus Locations: Chicago | Houston | Dallas | Atlanta | Sacramento Renewyx are supporting a National GC's specialized cold storage and temperature-controlled division in finding a Preconstruction Manager. Their cold storage division is scaling fast, delivering refrigerated and frozen distribution centers for major food, beverage, and logistics operators across the country. You would own preconstruction end to end on technically demanding, high‑stakes builds. Majority of projects are negotiated with only around 20% secured through bidding. The role: Lead cost estimating and preconstruction strategy on cold storage and temperature-controlled projects nationwide. Build accurate, competitive proposals across every phase of design, work directly with clients and design teams on refrigeration and thermal envelope decisions, and hand off clean, well-scoped estimates to the field team. Experience estimating construction projects for a general contractor Design-build experience and strong value-engineering instincts Comfort running bid packages, RFPs, and subcontractor negotiations end to end Cold storage, food and beverage, or industrial/distribution project experience Familiarity with refrigeration systems, insulated panel construction, or food safety compliance Hybrid base, Chicago preferred (Sacramento, Dallas, Houston, and Atlanta also considered) A national project portfolio with genuine variety and scale The backing of an established, growing GC platform You don't need to tick every box. If you have the core and the right attitude, or you know someone who fits, get in touch. Interviews are moving quickly. Renewyx, Energy and Infrastructure Talent Partner #J-18808-Ljbffr Renewyx