Preconstruction Manager

About the job Preconstruction Manager


GOR Group is partnering with a leading client in the construction and integrated manufacturing industry to identify an experienced Preconstruction Manager to lead the front end of complex projects from bidding and proposal development through design coordination, project award, and operational handoff.

This role is ideal for someone who understands that great preconstruction is about much more than pricing drawings. You will serve as a key client-facing leader, helping develop competitive project strategies, challenge assumptions, identify smarter solutions, and ensure every proposal reflects a strong understanding of the scope, schedule, risk, and client expectations.

You will work closely with sales, estimating, engineering, operations, vendors, subcontractors, and client stakeholders to position projects for success before they ever reach the field.

What You'll Do

Lead the Preconstruction Process

• Serve as a primary representative of the client during the bidding, proposal, preconstruction, and design phases of projects.
• Own coordination of front-end project activities from initial opportunity review through formal handoff to the Operations Project Manager.
• Maintain visibility into scope, pricing, schedule, design requirements, procurement needs, and project risks throughout preconstruction.

Drive Bid Strategy & Prioritization

• Partner with sales, leadership, estimating, and operations teams to evaluate opportunities and prioritize bids.
• Develop and maintain bid and preconstruction schedules to ensure internal teams remain aligned with customer deadlines.
• Coordinate resources and deliverables required to produce complete, competitive proposals.

Review Scope & Project Requirements

• Review drawings, specifications, schedules, qualifications, bid documents, and other project requirements in detail.
• Confirm estimates capture the complete anticipated scope and associated costs.
• Identify gaps, inconsistencies, exclusions, and potential project risks before proposal submission.
• Engage customers directly when requirements are unclear and clearly document assumptions or proposed approaches.

Challenge the Status Quo

• Look beyond simply pricing the drawings provided.
• Identify alternative approaches that may improve constructability, cost, schedule, quality, or execution.
• Work with customers and internal subject matter experts to develop value-added solutions that differentiate the proposal from competitors.
• Approach project decisions with the mindset of spending the customer's money as carefully as your own.

Coordinate Engineering & Proposal Development

• Partner with engineering leadership to develop sales package plans and supporting drawings for bid proposals.
• Coordinate with estimating and marketing teams to ensure proposals are complete, accurate, professional, and technically compelling.
• Perform final reviews of estimates and proposals prior to submission.
• Ensure proposals demonstrate a clear understanding of the client's project, scope, and execution requirements.

Upon Project Award

Contract & Commercial Coordination

• Coordinate internal review of purchase orders and contracts with leadership and legal teams.
• Review project scope, schedule commitments, payment terms, commercial requirements, and awarded contract value.
• Help ensure appropriate contract documentation is finalized before execution begins.

Launch Preconstruction Activities

• Establish internal pre-kickoff meetings with leadership, engineering, estimating, and other project stakeholders.
• Communicate award details, commitments, risks, assumptions, and outstanding items.

Develop Project Financial Structure

• Coordinate with the client and internal teams to develop the project Schedule of Values.
• Support preparation and submission of initial project billing and additional preconstruction billing as required.

Build the Project Schedule

• Work with the client and internal project leadership to develop a high-level project schedule.
• Establish critical milestones including design approvals, material releases, fabrication requirements, shipment dates, and site delivery dates.
• Use the schedule to drive client approvals and validate commitments with subcontractors and vendors.

Support Procurement

• Coordinate early purchase orders for long-lead materials, equipment, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Validate supplier and subcontractor timelines against project schedule requirements.
• Identify procurement risks early and drive resolution before they impact project execution.

Coordinate Design & Submittals

• Partner with engineering leadership to develop Issued for Approval packages and associated design schedules.
• Coordinate expectations with the client regarding submittal reviews, approval timelines, revisions, and release dates.
• Maintain visibility into design progress and issues that could impact procurement or production.

Lead Client & Internal Coordination

• Lead and participate in client meetings during bidding, preconstruction, design, and early project execution.
• Communicate project progress, outstanding needs, risks, and required decisions clearly and accurately.
• Coordinate closely with engineering and operations teams throughout the front end of the project.
• Ensure decisions, commitments, and expectations are clearly documented and communicated.

Transition Projects to Operations

• Remain actively involved with awarded projects until the Operations Project Manager is prepared to assume full project leadership.
• Lead or support formal project kickoff and turnover meetings.
• Provide the Project Manager with a clear understanding of:
  • Contract scope
  • Commercial commitments
  • Schedule requirements
  • Design status
  • Procurement status
  • Client expectations
  • Outstanding risks and action items
• Ensure the Operations team has the documentation, background, and resources required to successfully execute the project.
• Remain available during the transition to answer questions and provide continuity.

Build Lasting Relationships

• Develop strong relationships with customers, vendors, subcontractors, and internal project teams.
• Build trust, credibility, and reliability throughout the preconstruction process.
• Help create a customer experience that drives repeat business and long-term partnerships.
• Maintain a strong understanding of why proposals are won or lost and apply those lessons to future opportunities.

What You Bring

• 7+ years of experience in preconstruction, estimating, project management, engineering, construction, manufacturing, or a related environment
• Demonstrated experience managing complex bids, proposals, and preconstruction activities
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, scopes of work, schedules, and commercial documents
• Experience reviewing estimates and identifying missing scope, risks, assumptions, and cost considerations
• Ability to understand project requirements from both a technical and commercial perspective
• Experience coordinating engineering, estimating, sales, operations, vendors, and subcontractors
• Strong knowledge of project scheduling and critical milestone development
• Experience supporting procurement and long-lead material planning
• Ability to challenge designs and identify value engineering or alternative execution strategies
• Strong client-facing communication and presentation skills
• Ability to lead meetings and confidently communicate with customers, executives, engineers, estimators, and field operations teams
• Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Ability to manage multiple opportunities and project priorities simultaneously
• Strong understanding of project handoff and the information Operations teams need to execute successfully
• Experience within electrical construction, manufacturing, modular construction, prefabrication, data centers, or mission-critical infrastructure strongly preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred, or equivalent industry experience

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role means:

• Submitting complete, accurate, and compelling proposals
• Understanding why projects are won or lost
• Identifying better solutions instead of simply pricing what is shown
• Protecting project margin by identifying scope and risk before award
• Establishing realistic schedules and procurement strategies
• Creating a smooth transition from preconstruction into operations
• Giving Project Managers the information they need to succeed
• Building client trust that leads to repeat projects and long-term partnerships

What's in It for You?

• Own the front end of complex construction and manufacturing projects.
• Influence project strategy before execution begins.
• Work directly with customers, engineering, estimating, operations, vendors, and leadership.
• Help shape smarter, more competitive project solutions.
• Gain exposure across estimating, design, commercial strategy, procurement, project management, and operations.
• Join an organization offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, professional development, and long-term career growth.

About the GOR Group:

At GOR Group, we believe in Grit Over Resume .

We understand that great talent does not always come from a perfectly matched resume. While experience and technical skills matter, we know that some of the most successful professionals are those who demonstrate the character, determination, and drive to learn, adapt, and deliver results.

We value individuals who demonstrate:

• Leadership
• Accountability
• Problem Solving
• Adaptability
• Strong Communication
• Continuous Learning
• A Willingness to Take on Challenges
• A Strong Work Ethic
• The Ability to Grow and Develop in New Environments

If your experience does not align with every requirement, but you believe you can make an impact, we encourage you to apply.

At GOR Group, we look beyond job titles and keyword matches. We focus on identifying individuals who bring the right attitude, work ethic, leadership, and technical capability to help our clients succeed. We partner with organizations across the mission critical, data center, manufacturing, commissioning, construction, and infrastructure industries to connect them with professionals who are ready to contribute, grow, and build meaningful careers.

If you're ready to help build the next generation of digital infrastructure while advancing your career in one of the fastest-growing industries in the world, we'd love to hear from you.

Know Someone Who Might Be a Fit?

GOR Group believes in Grit Over Resume . Great talent often comes through strong networks and referrals from industry professionals.

If you know someone in the mission critical, data center, manufacturing, commissioning, construction, or infrastructure industries who may be open to new opportunities, we offer a $500 referral bonus for successful placements. If your referral is hired and completes the required employment period, we'll reward you for helping connect great talent with great opportunities.

Reach out to our team to learn more about our referral program and current openings.