Overview:
The Preconstruction Manager collaborates closely with prospective clients to develop detailed bid packages tailored to their needs. This role involves traveling to prospective job sites and client offices as required, while managing multiple projects, tasks, and deadlines, all while professionally representing the company.

Responsibilities:

• Uphold and model the company’s core values.
• Lead general contracting, construction management, GMP, and design-build bid opportunities up to $10 million.
• Oversee subcontractor procurement and buyout.
• Prepare independent conceptual, schematic, and design development budgets.
• Manage and implement value engineering exercises.
• Review plans for consistency and accuracy.
• Conduct detailed takeoffs and apply unit pricing effectively.
• Scope and level trades as part of a bid team on larger projects.
• Maintain an up-to-date unit price and historical cost database.
• Understand various contract types and typical scopes of work, including writing scopes and leveling bids.
• Negotiate terms and conditions with clients and subcontractors.
• Contact subcontractors to ensure bid coverage.
• Mentor and support Cost Engineers.
• Fully comprehend the estimating process and its application.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and vendors.
• Possess a deep understanding of all costs associated with current and future projects.
• Accurately estimate costs that are not immediately apparent.

Qualifications:

• 5-20 years of experience in commercial construction management.
• Strong background in estimating and procurement.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.