Preconstruction Manager

Elevating the Industry. Building Your Future.

At Roofed Right America, LLC we aren’t just a roofing crew; we are a nationally growing organization. Raising the bar in the commercial and industrial sectors by combining elite craftsmanship with precision, leadership, and growth.

As operations expand and impact scales, we’re looking for dedicated individuals who lead with Integrity, act with Responsibility, and never compromise on Safety. If you are looking to build your Skills past the status quo –  Trade Up to a Better Crew.

Top Reasons to Join:

• 401(k) with Company Match 
• Comprehensive Benefits Package 
• Paid Time Off 

Position Summary: The Preconstruction Manager is a department leader and Subject Matter Expert responsible for steering the full project lifecycle from initial conception through field readiness. This role manages the estimating workflow, ensures the integrity of advanced cost modeling, and drives strategic bid development to guarantee RRA’s proposals are profitable, rigorously reviewed, and aligned with client expectations.
The Preconstruction Manager is a high-level expert who not only possesses deep building envelope knowledge but also excels in mentorship, high-stakes negotiation, and process optimization. By setting the operational standard, ensures consistent application of methodologies, and develops the next generation of leadership.

The Blueprint for Success - Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Strategy

• Oversee the estimating pipeline, assigning projects to team members and ensuring all bids are completed accurately and on schedule.

• Establish and maintain organizational standards for estimating, including uniform templates, naming conventions, and bid submission protocols.

• Champion and manage the implementation of digital takeoff tools, specialized software, and data-driven systems to modernize and scale the estimating project workflows.

• Provide direct guidance and professional development to other team members as needed, serving as a point of escalation for complex problem-solving.

• Monitor project "Estimated vs. Actual" performance and feedback from the field to refine future estimating accuracy.

Estimation, Risk & Profitability

• Assess complex project documents and specifications to prepare or approve precise cost estimates for large-scale commercial roofing systems.

• Conduct advanced profitability modeling and identify project-specific risks or hidden costs, providing clear briefings to leadership on competitive positioning.

• Lead value-engineering initiatives to provide clients with cost-effective alternatives without compromising system integrity.

• Direct in-depth research on labor, material, and production costs while maintaining a master database of historical cost data and production metrics.

• Oversee the solicitation and analysis of manufacturer and supplier quotes, leveraging volume and relationships to ensure competitive pricing.

Field Operations & Site Verification

• Lead or delegate roof surveys and site inspections to verify field conditions, materials, and scope.

• Review CPM scheduling and bulk procurement strategies to mitigate supply chain risks.

• Ensure that onsite evaluations capture accurate measurements and identify physical risk factors that could impact production.

• Lead the preconstruction handoff process to ensure the Operations team receives an accurate and detailed project file with all necessary technical details and cost assumptions.

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

• Prepare and present cost breakdowns and bid packages to clients, explaining complex cost drivers, assumptions, and scope nuances.

• Attend internal and external production meetings to maintain alignment on quality, safety, schedule, and profitability goals.

• Support project managers with clarifications, updates, and technical details throughout the project lifecycle.

• Review labor budgets, production goals, and material planning for  programs.

• Additional duties as needed.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.