Preconstruction Manager

Preconstruction Manager

Preconstruction Manager Phoenix (Relocation assistance available if you aren't local) Pay: $180,000 - $225,000 before bonus and incentives like company stock options We are one of the premier multi-scope self-performing contractors in the country. In the Phoenix market, we work on the largest projects across a diverse portfolio spanning semiconductor/data center, large manufacturing, water/wastewater treatment, nuclear, mining, and other industrial construction. Over $30 billion in backlog. Please apply today or email me at View email address on click.appcast.io Position Overview The Preconstruction Manager leads all preconstruction activities to develop accurate, competitive, and buildable proposals for multi-scope industrial and commercial projects. This role directs estimating strategy and coordination across self-perform scopes (electrical, process piping, structural and miscellaneous steel, scaffolding, coatings), collaborates with operations and design teams to mitigate risk, and manages a team of estimators to deliver timely, compliant bids that align with company goals and client requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the preconstruction process from bid qualification through proposal submission, ensuring schedules and budgets are met.
• Develop scope, estimates, and bid strategies for multi-scope projects including self-perform work in electrical, process piping, structural steel, miscellaneous steel, scaffolding, and coatings.
• Supervise, mentor, and prioritize workload for a team of estimators; review estimates for completeness, accuracy, and consistency.
• Coordinate with project managers, operations, safety, procurement, and engineering to validate constructability, identify risks, and develop mitigation plans.
• Prepare takeoffs, quantity reconciliations, and cost models; review subcontractor quotes and vet vendor scopes and pricing.
• Create clear, professional bid documents, clarifications, assumptions, and exclusions; present value-engineering options and alternative solutions to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Manage schedule-driven deliverables and maintain a pipeline tracker; ensure timely delivery of estimates and support post-bid negotiations and scope changes.
• Implement estimating best practices, templates, and continuous improvement initiatives to increase estimating efficiency and accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, client specifications, and company policies during preconstruction activities.
• Support business development by participating in pre-bid meetings, constructability reviews, and client/value discussions.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 8+ years of estimating/preconstruction experience in industrial or heavy-commercial construction with proven progression in responsibility.
• Direct experience managing multi-scope, self-perform work including electrical, process piping, structural steel, miscellaneous steel, scaffolding, and coatings.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing a team of estimators, including workload management and quality review.
• Strong estimating skills: quantity takeoffs, cost modeling, labor/productivity analysis, and subcontractor bid evaluation.
• Excellent knowledge of construction methods, materials, means and methods, and craft labor planning.
• Proficient with estimating software (e.g., Timberline/Prism, Sage, HCSS) and Microsoft Excel; familiarity with BIM or digital takeoff tools is a plus.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills with the ability to interact effectively with clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple bids and competing deadlines.
• Ability to travel to job sites and client meetings as required; valid drivers license.

Benefits

Lucrative Bonus Stock options Company Vehicle Gas Card Great Medical / Dental Insurance

For this position you must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We do not sponsor for this position.