Position: Senior Preconstruction Manager Location: Reno, Nevada Work Type: On-Site Experience: 10+ Years in Commercial Construction (Preconstruction / Estimating / Project Management) Salary: Competitive (Based on Experience) Job Type: Full-Time
Position Overview The Senior Preconstruction Manager is a strategic leader responsible for managing complex commercial construction pursuits and delivering high-impact preconstruction services. This role leads estimating teams, develops preconstruction strategies, oversees budgeting and risk management, and partners with executives, clients, and business development teams to secure new projects. The position ensures cost certainty, constructability, and a seamless transition from preconstruction to operations.
Key Responsibilities & Measures of Success
Strategic Leadership: Lead preconstruction strategy for large, complex, and high-profile commercial projects.
Team Management: Manage, mentor, and oversee estimators and preconstruction team members.
Business Pursuit: Partner with business development and leadership on pursuit strategies, interviews, and client engagement.
Estimating & Budgeting: Direct conceptual budgeting, estimating, and Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) development.
Procurement: Develop trade partner strategies, procurement plans, and buyout sequencing.
Constructability & Logistics: Coordinate constructability reviews, logistics planning, project scheduling, and phasing strategies.
Value Engineering: Facilitate value engineering, scope alignment, and cost risk mitigation initiatives.
Risk Management: Develop and maintain risk logs, contingency plans, and market condition assessments.
Stakeholder Presentation: Present estimates, budgets, and recommendations to owners, architects, and executive leadership.
Proposals & Handoff: Oversee proposal development, pricing narratives, and bid documentation. Ensure a smooth project handoff to operations with complete buyout plans, bid tabs, scope sheets, and cost breakdowns.
Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvement of preconstruction standards, tools, templates, and processes.
Qualifications & Attributes
10+ years of commercial construction experience in preconstruction, estimating, or project management.
Proven leadership experience managing estimating or preconstruction teams.
Strong understanding of labor and material market trends and subcontractor availability.
Expertise in conceptual estimating and cost planning throughout design phases.
Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred.
Experience with negotiated projects, CMAR, Design-Build, or design-assist delivery methods preferred.
Excellent leadership, communication, presentation, and client relationship skills.
Ability to manage multiple pursuits, deadlines, and stakeholder groups simultaneously.
Technical Skills
Commercial Construction Estimating
Conceptual Budgeting & Cost Modeling
Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Development
Bluebeam & Microsoft Excel
Estimating Software Platforms
Value Engineering
Risk Management & Cost Analysis
Procurement Planning & Constructability Reviews
Benefits Package & Employee Programs
Competitive Salary + Performance Bonus Opportunities
Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holidays
Professional Development & Career Growth Opportunities
Work Environment & Additional Details
Environment: On-site commercial construction office setting.
Collaboration: High-level collaboration with executives, clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and operations teams.
Culture: Fast-paced environment with a strong focus on innovation, cost certainty, risk management, and operational excellence.
Equal Opportunity Employer.