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Sr Preconstruction Manager - Commercial

RimePro Inc

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

The Senior Preconstruction Manager – Commercial is responsible for leading preconstruction efforts for ground-up commercial construction projects, including office, institutional, healthcare, and mixed-use developments. This role drives project planning from early design through procurement by developing accurate budgets, coordinating teams, and advising clients on cost, schedule, and constructability.

This position requires a strategic thinker with strong technical expertise who can lead estimating teams and ensure projects are positioned for successful execution.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage all phases of preconstruction for commercial construction projects.
  • Develop detailed conceptual, schematic, design development, and final construction budgets.
  • Provide cost analysis, constructability reviews, and design guidance to owners and design teams.
  • Lead value engineering efforts to optimize project costs and performance.
  • Coordinate with internal operations and project management teams for project transition.
  • Lead and manage estimating teams through the bid process and subcontractor procurement.
  • Review drawings and specifications to ensure complete scope coverage across all trades.
  • Evaluate subcontractor bids and manage scope alignment.
  • Participate in client presentations and provide ongoing budget updates and project strategy.
  • Support project scheduling, sequencing, and logistics planning.
Qualifications
  • 10+ years of experience in estimating or preconstruction with a commercial general contractor.
  • Strong experience with ground-up commercial construction projects.
  • Ability to scope and estimate all major trades including:
    • Sitework, utilities, concrete, and structural systems
    • Building envelope (roofing, glazing, metal panels, etc.)
    • Interior systems and finishes
    • MEP systems (HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, electrical)
  • Strong understanding of construction documents and building systems.
  • Proven leadership experience managing estimating teams.
  • Strong communication and client-facing skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with large or complex commercial projects (healthcare, institutional, mixed-use, etc.).
  • Familiarity with design-build, negotiated work, or CM at-risk delivery methods.
  • Proficiency with estimating software such as Bluebeam, OST, or similar tools.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
Vacancy posted 7 days ago
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