Preconstruction Manager

Our client, a growing industrial design/build construction company, is seeking a skilled Preconstruction Manager to lead estimating strategy, support company growth, and strengthen their preconstruction process. This role is ideal for someone with a Construction Science or Civil Engineering degree and 5–8 years of estimating experience, who is ready to step into a high-impact leadership position.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Culture Development

• Build and mentor a high-performing preconstruction team around current leaders
• Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement

Bid Preparation & Review

• Oversee full bid preparation including estimates, budgets, proposals, and scope reviews
• Review takeoff details, specifications, subcontractor pricing, and self-performed work

Bid Strategy, Risk Management & Value Engineering

• Work with executive leadership to identify competitive advantages during pursuit phases
• Maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and repeat clients
• Identify project risks, complex scope items, and cost-saving/value-engineering opportunities early in the process

Design/Build Coordination

• Lead the preconstruction effort in defining project scope, schedule, and intent directly with the customer
• Manage and coordinate design development throughout the preconstruction stage

Process Improvement & Market Analysis

• Improve estimating tools, workflows, and templates to increase accuracy and efficiency
• Monitor market trends, labor rates, and material costs to inform pricing strategies and project planning

Who Will Thrive in This Role

• Someone who enjoys both technical estimating AND strategic leadership
• A relationship-driven professional who values collaboration with subs, suppliers, customers, and internal teams
• A process-minded leader who can build structure and continuously refine operations as the company scales

This is a rare opportunity to join a company with strong momentum and long-term growth plans as they continue to expand the design/build model within the industrial sector.