Preconstruction Manager - Ground-up Multifamily

Pre-Construction Manager | $160,000 - $180,000 | NYC Metro Area | Full-TimeA multifamily real estate developer with its own in-house general contracting arm is hiring a Pre-Construction Manager. You will work directly alongside the development team, evaluating what they want to build, building the budgets, and making the hard calls on cost and scope before projects break ground. This is a vertically integrated operation with a consistent pipeline of ground-up multifamily projects across the NYC metro area.What you will be doing:Building detailed budgets and GMP estimates for ground-up multifamily and mixed-use projects proposed by the development teamPushing back on scope, materials, and specifications when costs are unrealisticIdentifying cost-effective alternatives and driving value engineering decisionsConducting constructability reviews at each design milestone to flag risk and scope gapsManaging subcontractor bidding, scope leveling, and trade buyoutLeading a clean handoff to the field team with full budget and scope alignmentRequired:7+ years of construction estimating or preconstruction experience, at least 3 in a lead capacityGround-up multifamily or mixed-use GC background requiredComfortable challenging design decisions and pushing back on internal stakeholdersStrong command of quantity takeoffs and estimating software (Bluebeam, Sage, On-Screen Takeoff, or equivalent)NYC metro market knowledgePreferred:Proficiency in Procore or comparable platformEstablished subcontractor relationships in the NYC metro regionBachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related fieldCompensation and Benefits:Base salary: $160,000 to $180,000Annual bonus: up to 10% of baseProject completion bonusESOP participation401(k) with company matchMedical insurance through United HealthCare/OxfordLong term disability (company paid)128 hours PTO plus 10 paid holidaysConfidential search. Employer name disclosed to qualified candidates upon mutual interest.cob2Salary/Rate:US$160,000 - US$180,000 per annumJob Type:Office BasedContract Type:PermanentTown/City:White PlainsCounty:New YorkSector:Construction & DevelopmentJob ref:JN -032026-85114_1782916514Post Date:07. 01. 2026