Preconstruction Manager

Preconstruction Manager (Ground-Up Construction) | Oak Brook, IL

Are you a Preconstruction professional looking for an opportunity with a growing, relationship-driven builder that offers long-term stability, diverse projects, and a strong pipeline of work?

Our client is a well-established Chicagoland General Contractor with over 30 years of success, annual revenue of $150M-$200M, and a team of approximately 75 employees. They are seeking a Preconstruction Manager with ground-up construction experience to help lead budgeting, estimating, and preconstruction efforts across a diverse portfolio of projects.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Strong backlog and excellent project pipeline
• Growing presence in the Light Industrial market
• Diverse project portfolio including:
• Light Industrial
• Office Interiors
• High-End Retail
• Commercial Renovations
• Ground-Up Commercial Projects
• Opportunity to work directly with company leadership
• Entrepreneurial environment where your input drives decisions

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction efforts from conceptual budgeting through GMP development
• Prepare and review detailed cost estimates for ground-up construction projects
• Manage subcontractor and vendor outreach during budgeting phases
• Conduct value engineering and cost-saving analyses
• Collaborate with owners, architects, consultants, and project teams throughout design development
• Review plans and specifications to identify scope gaps and risk factors
• Support business development and client presentations
• Assist with project handoff to operations teams

Qualifications

• 5+ years of estimating or preconstruction experience with a General Contractor
• Experience leading preconstruction efforts for ground-up commercial projects
• Strong understanding of conceptual estimating, budgeting, and value engineering
• Experience working with design teams and ownership groups during preconstruction
• Ability to manage multiple pursuits simultaneously
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement
• Business-related expenses reimbursed monthly
• Vacation Days, Paid Holidays, Paid Leave Days, and Paid Sick Leave Days

Ideal Backgrounds

They're particularly interested in candidates coming from:

• General Contractors
• Design-Build Firms
• Fully Integrated Developers
• Commercial, Industrial, Retail, and Corporate Interiors Construction

If you're looking for a company with a strong reputation, an impressive project pipeline, and the opportunity to play a key role in shaping projects before they break ground, we'd love to connect.

Apply today or reach out directly for a confidential conversation.