Preconstruction Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

Our client is seeking an experienced  Preconstruction Manager to lead the planning, estimating, and budgeting efforts for  luxury custom residential construction projects in Coastal  San Diego, CA  communities. This role is responsible for guiding projects through the preconstruction phase by developing accurate budgets, coordinating with architects, designers, engineers, and subcontractors, and ensuring projects are positioned for a successful transition into construction.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in  custom home construction , strong estimating and budgeting skills, and the ability to build lasting relationships with clients while managing multiple projects in various stages of preconstruction.

Duties & Responsibilities

Preconstruction Management

• Lead all preconstruction activities from initial client consultation through construction start.
• Collaborate with homeowners, architects, designers, engineers, and consultants to establish project scope, budgets, and schedules.
• Develop conceptual, schematic, design development, and final construction budgets.
• Coordinate project planning to ensure designs align with client expectations and budget objectives.
• Identify project risks and recommend solutions before construction begins.

Estimating & Cost Management

• Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and accurate cost estimates for custom residential construction projects.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and project documents to ensure complete project scope.
• Identify value engineering opportunities while maintaining the quality and design intent of each custom home.
• Maintain current pricing databases and historical cost information.

Client & Design Team Coordination

• Serve as the primary point of contact throughout the preconstruction process.
• Present budgets, estimate updates, and cost recommendations to clients and project teams.
• Coordinate design meetings and assist with material selections as they relate to project costs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with architects, designers, subcontractors, and vendors.

Project Planning

• Assist in developing preliminary construction schedules and procurement strategies.
• Support permit and entitlement planning as required.
• Ensure a seamless handoff from preconstruction to the project management team.
• Maintain complete project documentation throughout the preconstruction process.

Qualifications & Requirements

Required Experience

• 5+ years of experience in preconstruction, estimating, or project management within  custom residential construction .
• Strong experience preparing budgets and estimates for luxury custom homes.
• Experience working directly with homeowners, architects, and design professionals.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, and MEP drawings and specifications.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with estimating software such as  Buildertrend, Procore, Bluebeam, PlanSwift, or similar .
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Excellent understanding of residential construction methods, materials, and building systems.
• Knowledge of construction scheduling and project budgeting.

Professional Skills

• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.
• Experience with high-end or luxury residential construction projects.
• Familiarity with value engineering, constructability reviews, and design-build delivery methods.
• Experience using project management platforms such as  Buildertrend, Procore, or similar .

K2 Staffing has been constructed on one of the most solid foundations in the industry, with roughly 40 years of combined business and recruiting knowledge. Through our vast experience, we understand locating and attracting the right talent can be comparable to ascending K2 - difficult, sometimes impossible, and potentially savage. With that said, we take a very methodical approach with our process, including a detailed discovery process ultimately leading to a customized plan of action for each of our clients. Our “high-tech, soft-touch” technique produces results that cannot be denied. We have embraced technology to its fullest, which provides us with top-quality candidates to choose from. That, however, does not disclude how important it is to roll up our sleeves and connect with people on a human level, avoiding short-term arrangements, disappointment, and a tremendous waste of time and money for all parties involved.

Whether you are a candidate seeking to locate a company to represent for the long haul, or you are a hiring manager for an organization searching for that 1 in a million, K2 Staffing is here to assist you. Utilizing our “high-tech, soft-touch” approach, we will successfully diagnose the needs and desires of both our clients and candidates, resulting in the perfect connection for years to come.

Mission:

“To alter the landscape of the staffing world incorporating a high-tech, soft-touch approach, connecting corporations with people, resulting in opportunities that enhance and improve the lives of others.”

Vision:

“Through positivity, desire, belief, and inspiration, we will be recognized as the new standard in the recruitment industry.”

Company Description

K2 Staffing has been constructed on one of the most solid foundations in the industry, with roughly 40 years of combined business and recruiting knowledge. Through our vast experience, we understand locating and attracting the right talent can be comparable to ascending K2 - difficult, sometimes impossible, and potentially savage. With that said, we take a very methodical approach with our process, including a detailed discovery process ultimately leading to a customized plan of action for each of our clients. Our “high-tech, soft-touch” technique produces results that cannot be denied. We have embraced technology to its fullest, which provides us with top-quality candidates to choose from. That, however, does not disclude how important it is to roll up our sleeves and connect with people on a human level, avoiding short-term arrangements, disappointment, and a tremendous waste of time and money for all parties involved. \r\n\r\nWhether you are a candidate seeking to locate a company to represent for the long haul, or you are a hiring manager for an organization searching for that 1 in a million, K2 Staffing is here to assist you. Utilizing our “high-tech, soft-touch” approach, we will successfully diagnose the needs and desires of both our clients and candidates, resulting in the perfect connection for years to come. \r\n\r\nMission:\r\n\r\n“To alter the landscape of the staffing world incorporating a high-tech, soft-touch approach, connecting corporations with people, resulting in opportunities that enhance and improve the lives of others.” \r\n\r\nVision:\r\n\r\n“Through positivity, desire, belief, and inspiration, we will be recognized as the new standard in the recruitment industry.”