What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preconstruction Manager position at Centurion Selection?
Position Summary
The Preconstruction Manager oversees preconstruction from initial budgeting through final GMP pricing and project turnover. This role works with clients, design teams, operations, and subcontractors to develop accurate estimates, evaluate constructability, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop conceptual budgets, detailed estimates, and final GMP pricing.
- Collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, and operations teams throughout design and preconstruction.
- Conduct constructability reviews and recommend value engineering solutions.
- Track project scope, contingencies, allowances, and potential risks.
- Prepare bid packages, manage subcontractor bidding, and perform bid leveling.
- Ensure complete trade coverage and coordinate project handoff to operations.
- Support business development and mentor preconstruction staff as needed.
Qualifications
- 4 years of experience in preconstruction, estimating, or commercial construction project management.
- Experience with budgeting, estimating, construction plans, bid leveling, and trade scoping.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Bluebeam or similar software.
- Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
- 6 years of commercial construction experience preferred.
- Familiarity with scheduling software and construction materials, systems, and market pricing preferred.
Salary : $110,000 - $175,000