Preconstruction Manager

Job Summary

Lead preconstruction and estimating activities from conceptual planning through final estimates and project handoff. Manage cost estimates, subcontractor bidding, design coordination, value engineering, and project risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multiple projects through conceptual, schematic, design development, and final estimating phases.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and develop accurate cost estimates, including self-perform work.
• Train and review takeoffs completed by other team members.
• Coordinate with clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Develop bid packages, scopes of work, bid schedules, and subcontractor solicitation lists.
• Evaluate subcontractor bids, prepare bid comparisons, and manage bid-day activities.
• Conduct constructability reviews and identify project risks and cost-saving opportunities.
• Develop value engineering strategies and maintain historical cost data.
• Manage preconstruction schedules and coordinate project handoffs to construction teams.
• Lead preconstruction and pre-bid meetings.
• Support proposals, presentations, and design-build pursuits.

Required Qualifications

• Strong experience in construction preconstruction and estimating.
• Expertise in quantity takeoffs and cost estimating at all project stages.
• Knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, and constructability reviews.
• Experience with subcontractor bidding, bid evaluations, and scope development.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Project, Destini Estimator, and Bluebeam.