Work Type: On-Site
Experience: 5+ Years in Commercial Construction
Salary: Depending on Experience
Job Type: Full-Time

Position Overview
The Preconstruction Manager is responsible for leading the preconstruction phase of commercial construction projects across healthcare, education, and municipal sectors. This role oversees budgeting, estimating, scheduling, constructability reviews, value engineering, client coordination, and subcontractor engagement while partnering closely with Operations to ensure a successful transition into construction. Experience with Construction Manager-at-Risk (CMAR) and Design-Build delivery methods is required.

Key Responsibilities & Measures of Success

Preconstruction Leadership: Lead all aspects of the preconstruction process, including estimating, budgeting, scheduling, and client coordination.
Operations Alignment: Partner with Operations teams to align project scope, logistics, staffing, and execution strategies. Ensure a smooth handoff from preconstruction to project operations.
Cost & Schedule Management: Develop and manage preconstruction schedules and milestone deliverables. Prepare conceptual budgets, quantity takeoffs, GMP proposals, and value engineering recommendations.
Business Development & Interviews: Support business development through proposals, interviews, and client presentations.
Design & Contract Review: Review construction drawings, specifications, and contracts for accuracy and constructability.
Procurement & Negotiation: Solicit, evaluate, and negotiate subcontractor and supplier pricing.
Relationship & Risk Management: Develop strong relationships with clients, design teams, and trade partners. Identify project risks and provide cost-effective construction solutions.

Qualifications & Ideal Candidate Attributes

Education: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
Experience: 5+ years of commercial construction experience with strong preconstruction, estimating, or operations leadership experience.
Delivery Methods: Mandatory experience with CMAR and Design-Build project delivery.
Sector Experience: Healthcare, education, and municipal construction experience is highly preferred.

Core Attributes:

Strong estimating, budgeting, scheduling, and cost analysis skills.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contracts.
Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities with an ownership mindset and client-focused approach.

Technical Skills

Commercial Construction Estimating
Quantity Takeoffs & Cost Analysis
Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Development
Value Engineering
Construction Scheduling
CMAR & Design-Build Delivery
Bid Management
Contract & Specification Review
Budget Development
Microsoft Office & Construction Management Software

Benefits Package & Employee Programs

Competitive Salary + Performance Bonus Program
Car Allowance or Company Vehicle + Fuel Card & Per Diem (when applicable)
Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
Life, Short-Term Disability (STD) & Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance Options
401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
Paid Time Off: Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, and Six Paid Holidays / Personal Days
Relocation Assistance Available for Qualified Candidates
Career Growth Opportunities

Work Environment & Additional Details

Environment: On-site commercial construction setting with regular site visits, meetings, and coordination activities.
Collaboration: Close collaboration with clients, architects, subcontractors, and internal operations teams.
Pace & Culture: Fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with multiple concurrent projects.
Equal Opportunity Employer.

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