Preconstruction Manager

CEIS is looking for a Preconstruction Manager to lead preconstruction efforts and support successful project delivery on complex and hyperscale construction projects. This role is responsible for managing estimates, coordinating preconstruction activities, and ensuring all deliverables are accurate, complete, and aligned with client expectations. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in estimating, team leadership, and client engagement, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and drive projects from concept through design development. This individual will serve as a key leader between internal teams, subcontractors, and clients to ensure seamless project execution.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual and detailed estimates for projects across civil, structural, and exterior envelope scopes
• Review and support project purchasing plans and bid package development
• Provide input to project schedules in coordination with operations teams
• Lead and manage a team of estimators, defining work plans, deliverables, and responsibilities
• Oversee all preconstruction deliverables to ensure accuracy, completeness, and quality
• Present estimates and project approaches to internal leadership and external clients
• Manage subcontractor engagement, including outreach, bid coordination, and scope alignment
• Collaborate with project managers, A/E teams, consultants, and owners throughout preconstruction
• Support constructability reviews and value engineering efforts
• Utilize BIM models and related tools to support estimating and planning efforts
• Maintain strong client relationships and support business development efforts
• Assist with additional duties as required to support team and project objectives
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5 to 10 years of experience in estimating, preconstruction, project controls, or engineering
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, practices, and project execution
• Experience leading teams and managing preconstruction workflows
• Proven ability to develop and maintain client relationships
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with high attention to detail
• Experience working with subcontractors, consultants, and cross-functional teams
• Familiarity with BIM tools and construction technologies preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Valid drivers license with acceptable driving record
  
  

CEIS | Power is a small business headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with key offices in San Francisco, CA and Pittsburgh, PA, and we are growing. You can be a key part of our team and help us continue to build our capabilities long-term. Our government clients include Department of Energy facilities like Sandia National Laboratories, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and Los Alamos National Laboratory, while our commercial clients have included globally recognized firms. We specialize in Industrial Hygiene, Safety, Construction Management, and Project Management. We have open, transparent communication without layers of bureaucracy, while also having a strong team to provide backup. We offer health, dental, vacation/sick, and a 401k with a generous match.

Learn more about us at https://www.ceis.com/government

CEIS | Power is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or protected Veteran status. Because eligibility for DOE clearance is required for this position, we ask the question about citizenship.