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Preconstruction Manager - Milwaukee General Contractor

Michael Page
Milwaukee, WI Contractor
POSTED ON 12/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/14/2026

Join a leading construction firm in Milwaukee known for delivering large multi-family and commercial projects. In this role, you will manage the preconstruction for projects up to $100M. In just 15 years, this firm has grown into a $250M company, offering a robust growth track (the current President started as a preconstruction manager). If you have estimating or preconstruction experience and want to work for a growing, celebrated firm, apply now to hear in 24 hours.


Client Details

Leading construction firm in Milwaukee known for delivering large multi-family and commercial projects. In this role, you will manage the preconstruction for projects up to $100M. In just 15 years, this firm has grown into a $250M company, offering a robust growth track (the current President started as a preconstruction manager). The approach their projects and people with a principle of integrity and respect above all.

  • Projects: Multi-Family, commercial, civils
  • Headcount: 65 total employees
  • Revenue: $250M per year
  • Location: Downtown Milwaukee


Description

  • Work with the client from the start of each project to ensure you understand the project scope and vision
  • Prepare full general conditions estimates and analysis
  • Prepare construction cost estimates with quantity take-offs and unit pricing
  • Prepare scope documents per trade and include scope and project specific information
  • Oversee the beginning of each turn-key project, including details like permit submission and design evaluations
  • Reviews project proposal, drawings and plans to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project
  • Collaborate with the architect and construction crew to ensure feasibility of each project
  • Conduct meetings on-site with architect, client and construction crew
  • Negotiate with vendors, suppliers and subcontractors
  • Prepare and submit project estimates to clients



Profile

  • Minimum 5 years of estimating or preconstruction experience with a commercial general contractor
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or Project Management preferred.
  • Experience with preparing bids and permiting
  • Has hands-on experience running preconstruction for complex projects
  • Ability to accurately asses blueprints
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Ground-up commercial or multi-family experience preferred.

Job Offer

  • Competitive base salary up to $140,000
  • High bonus earning potential 15%
  • Full benefits (Healthcare, Vision and Dental)
  • Life Insurance
  • Short and long term disability
  • 401K with high company match
  • Cell phone, laptop and other tech
  • 4 weeks PTO
  • 12 Company holidays


MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Minimum 5 years of estimating or preconstruction experience with a commercial general contractor
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or Project Management preferred.
Experience with preparing bids and permiting
Has hands-on experience running preconstruction for complex projects
Ability to accurately asses blueprints
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ground-up commercial or multi-family experience preferred.

Salary : $115,000 - $145,000

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