Pre-Construction Manager

• Stable project pipeline
• Leadership and growth opportunities

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established New Jersey-based public works general contractor delivering projects across municipalities, counties, authorities, and state agencies. The firm has built a reputation for disciplined execution, strong subcontractor relationships, and deep expertise in the New Jersey public contracting landscape.


This is a close-knit organization with direct communication and minimal layers of management, offering high visibility and the opportunity to directly influence business outcomes. The company is also expanding into private work, providing additional growth and strategic exposure.

Job Description

• Bid Process Ownership: Manage the full bid lifecycle, including opportunity identification, scheduling, and go/no-go decisions in partnership with leadership.

• Subcontractor Coordination: Lead subcontractor outreach, bid coverage tracking, and gap resolution while maintaining strong relationships across a diverse subcontractor base.

• Bid Compliance & Documentation: Ensure all submissions meet strict public works requirements, including insurance, bonding, certifications, addenda, and agency-specific documentation.

• Market Intelligence: Gather and analyze competitive data, bidder activity, and pricing trends to inform strategy and improve win rates.

• Bid Day Participation: Attend public bid openings and track results, reporting on apparent low bidders and bid spreads.

• Project Handoff: Facilitate smooth transition to project management teams post-award, including subcontractor commitments and scope alignment.

• Database & Process Management: Maintain subcontractor databases, prequalification processes, and continuously refine bid playbooks.

• Business Development Support: Assist with pre-construction efforts tied to the firm's growing private project portfolio.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.


The Successful Applicant

• 5+ years of experience in pre-construction, bid coordination, estimating support, or related construction roles within public works

• Strong understanding of New Jersey public contracting requirements, including prevailing wage laws, bid regulations, and compliance standards

• Proven ability to manage complex, deadline-driven workflows with multiple moving parts

• Experience working with bid management tools, takeoff platforms, and Microsoft Office Suite

• Highly detail-oriented with strong written communication and document control skills

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with direct access to leadership

• Relationship-driven mindset with the ability to build and maintain subcontractor partnerships

What's on Offer

• Competitive Base Salary: up to 135K (commensurate with experience)
• Healthcare: Employer-paid health insurance with optional dental and vision plans
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Additional Perks:
  • Company cell phone or allowance
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Professional development support and industry involvement

Contact

Andrew Hollander

Quote job ref

JN-052026-7022556