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Project Manager - Preconstruction

Jamar Company
Duluth, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 12/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/25/2026

As a Preconstruction Project Manager, you will work closely with the project management team and field leaders to develop project proposals. Responsible for risk assessment, estimating, preparing and submitting proposals and work scope for approval, determining subcontracted services, equipment, and materials required, conducting cost analysis for labor. Perform estimate to execution handoff. Follow project from implementation to final punch list; help monitor and reconcile expenses, recommend for cost savings, and gather historical data upon project completion

Experience/Education Requirements:

  • Four-year degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or a related field, or a two-year degree in Mechanical or CAD Drafting, or at least five years’ industrial construction experience.
  • Minimum of three years’ estimating experience with a thorough understanding of industrial mechanical systems, equipment, drawings, specifications, and techniques.
  • Project Management experience is preferred.
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite and other related estimating software.
  • Proven organization and time management experience; able to manage multiple projects at one time, meeting and exceeding established deadlines
  • Valid state driver's license, ability to visit job sites as needed.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Follow established policies and procedures related to the proposal process, including estimating and proposals; prepare proposals in a timely manner, ensuring that they align with objectives and budget targets.
  • Comply with the centralized cost estimating database and following formal standard operating procedure to support cost estimating, to ensure historical data is utilized.
  • Prepare cost estimates for large, complex, multi-disciplined projects at various stages of design from conceptual and budget to detailed take-off and pricing; coordinate and lead project meetings and review schedules to fully understand agreements and work scope.
  • Collect and analyze project data and information, equipment drawings, schedules, submittals, material lists, specifications, and other related documents.
  • Support project management during all project phases.
  • Work with the preconstruction team and Industrial leadership to identify opportunities to create efficiencies, cost savings and customer value enhancements.
  • Perform analysis of collected data and metrics; determine project requirements and prepare and present complex proposals to project management for approval.
  • Lead management of incoming and outgoing drawings and create and maintain appropriate logs for assigned construction projects until handoff to the execution team.
  • Negotiate construction prices with service providers, vendors and subcontractors for competitive proposal development; obtain multiple quotes and select the most suitable offers. Evaluate offers to purchase.
  • Prepare economic feasibility studies on changes and adjustments to cost estimates. Perform risk assessments to account for potential deviation from the project plan and resolve cost discrepancies as needed.
  • Work with Industrial leadership to investigate and make recommendations to review and identify opportunities to create efficiencies, cost savings and customer value enhancements.
  • Develop and foster an environment of open communication, collaboration and mutual respect; support team meetings, consistent communication, reporting and feedback both within your team and with leadership. Communicate with architects, engineers, clients, contractors, and subcontractors efficiently.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Why Join Our Team:

  • Safety – You are part of a team that practices safety first in all we do.
  • Innovative Culture - Where all ideas are valued and new concepts are encouraged, ensuring continuous growth and out-of-the-box thinking.
  • Onboarding – Coordinated support to ensure integration into the company, complete understanding of role and team members,
  • Collaborative Environment - Join a collaborative workspace where support and open communication are the foundation, leading to stronger relationships and teams.
  • Continuous Learning – Access to resources and opportunities for day-to-day learning, and professional development
  • Community Engagement - We encourage and support community involvement and volunteer work, providing opportunities to give back and make a positive impact in their communities
  • Impact - Be a part of a company that makes a difference, both the in market and in the community.

This role will be based out of our Duluth, MN office. The pay range is $68,000.00 to $101,000.00 depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for annual discretionary bonus and profit sharing based on company performance in addition to other benefits that support the total well-being of you and your family. Some benefits include:

  • Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Vision and Dental options
  • Employer-paid coverage: Group term life, short and long-term disability coverage
  • 401K with employer match
  • Discounted company Stock (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
  • Profit Sharing
  • Generous Paid Time Off and nine paid holidays
  • Employee Referral bonus program
  • Robust training /development and professional growth opportunities
  • Exclusive discounts: Access to Perks marketplace discount program
  • Company and community clubs or networks to participate in

All offers of employment are expressly contingent upon the satisfactory completion, in accordance with Company policy, of a pre-employment drug screening and background check.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Jamar endeavors to make www.jamarcompany.us accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Human Resources at 218-628-1026 or humanresources@jamarcompany.us.

Jamar is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here.

If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here

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