Pre-Construction Manager

A bit about us:

We are a leading design-build and construction firm delivering innovative solutions across industrial, manufacturing, distribution, technology, and mission-critical projects. Our team is known for its commitment to safety, quality, collaboration, and delivering exceptional results for clients nationwide

Why join us?

Join a team where innovation, growth, and teamwork drive success. You'll have the opportunity to work on impactful projects, collaborate with industry experts, and grow your career in a culture that values professional development, accountability, and excellence

Job Details

Manager, Pre-Construction Service

Location: Birmingham, AL

About Us

We are a nationally recognized design-build firm delivering end-to-end solutions across construction, engineering, professional services, specialty equipment, and real estate. Serving clients in manufacturing, food & beverage, data centers, advanced technology, and distribution, we provide innovative solutions from concept through construction and project delivery.

Lead day-to-day pre-construction activities for assigned pursuits and projects, coordinating estimating, scheduling, design collaboration, and procurement through final pricing.
Develop and manage conceptual, schematic, and detailed estimates, ensuring scope, assumptions, quantities, and pricing are accurate and complete.
Prepare conceptual budgets and estimate analyses to support project pursuits and customer discussions.
Coordinate with operations, design management, procurement, and scheduling teams to support constructability reviews, logistics planning, and seamless project handoff.
Engage with customers, designers, trade partners, and vendors to clarify scope, validate assumptions, and develop reliable pricing and schedules.
Analyze subcontractor and vendor proposals, identifying risks, scope gaps, and opportunities.
Identify and communicate key project risks, opportunities, and cost drivers to support informed decision-making.
Lead and coordinate pre-construction staff assigned to pursuits and projects, providing guidance and mentorship.
Apply company pre-construction tools, benchmarks, and best practices to ensure consistency and continuous improvement.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of 5 years of related pre-construction, estimating, or construction experience.
Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Proficiency with standard business software, spreadsheets, estimating software, and project documentation tools.

What We're Looking For
We're seeking an energetic, self-motivated professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about delivering high-quality results. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver who enjoys working with cross-functional teams and is committed to professional growth and continuous improvement.
Physical Demands & Work Environment

Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach, and communicate effectively.
May occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Primarily office-based environment with moderate noise levels.
Occasional overtime may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.

By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy