Pre-Construction Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Preconstruction Manager to lead the planning, estimating, and budgeting efforts for commercial construction projects throughout the Kansas City metropolitan area. This role is responsible for managing the entire preconstruction process—from initial pursuit through project handoff—ensuring projects are accurately budgeted, thoroughly planned, and positioned for successful execution.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in commercial estimating and preconstruction, thrives in a collaborative environment, and enjoys partnering with owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners to develop accurate budgets, value engineering solutions, and efficient construction strategies. This position plays a critical role in setting projects up for success before construction begins.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preconstruction process from project pursuit through turnover to the operations team.
• Develop conceptual estimates, detailed cost estimates, budgets, and pricing throughout each phase of design.
• Review architectural, structural, civil, MEP, and other construction documents for completeness, constructability, and cost impacts.
• Perform value engineering and constructability analyses to improve project efficiency, project quality, and budget performance.
• Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers during design development.
• Prepare bid packages, solicit subcontractor and supplier pricing, evaluate proposals, and perform bid leveling.
• Identify scope gaps, budget risks, procurement challenges, scheduling concerns, and constructability issues early in the project lifecycle.
• Assist with project scheduling, logistics planning, procurement strategies, and construction phasing.
• Partner with Project Managers and field leadership to ensure a seamless transition from preconstruction into construction.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, design professionals, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Help develop and improve estimating standards, preconstruction processes, and departmental best practices.
• Support business development efforts by participating in client meetings, presentations, and project pursuits.

Requirements

• 5+ years of preconstruction management or commercial estimating experience.
• 10+ years of commercial construction industry experience is preferred.
• Strong background in commercial estimating, conceptual pricing, budgeting, cost management, and value engineering.
• Experience delivering projects through Design-Build, CMAR, negotiated, hard bid, and select bid delivery methods.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and technical documentation.
• Experience preparing bid packages and managing subcontractor and supplier pricing.
• Knowledge of constructability reviews, procurement planning, project logistics, and scheduling.
• Proficiency with estimating software, Microsoft Office, and construction management platforms.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be located in or able to reliably commute to Lenexa, Kansas, or the greater Kansas City metropolitan area .

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Stable company with a strong backlog of commercial construction projects.
• Opportunity to lead diverse commercial projects across multiple market sectors.
• Direct collaboration with executive leadership and key project stakeholders.
• Long-term career growth and leadership advancement opportunities.
• Collaborative, team-oriented work environment.