About the Company

The company is a rapidly growing general contractor with a reputation for innovation, quality, and client-focused project delivery. Their diverse portfolio includes mission-critical and commercial projects such as data centers, healthcare facilities, financial institutions, and other large-scale commercial developments.

About the Position

The company is seeking a strategic and results-driven Preconstruction & Estimating Manager to lead preconstruction efforts across assigned programs and projects. This role plays a critical part in the company's success by developing pricing strategies, preparing accurate cost estimates, engaging with clients, and coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure competitive and scalable project delivery.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of construction estimating, preconstruction planning, and client collaboration while maintaining a proactive approach to risk management, budgeting, and project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all preconstruction activities for assigned projects and programs.
• Develop detailed conceptual, schematic, design development, and final construction estimates.
• Establish pricing strategies that support project competitiveness and profitability.
• Collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams throughout the preconstruction process.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, schedules, and project requirements to develop comprehensive cost estimates.
• Manage subcontractor and vendor solicitation efforts, including bid evaluation and scope analysis.
• Identify project risks, cost drivers, and value engineering opportunities.
• Support project pursuits, proposals, presentations, and client interviews.
• Coordinate closely with operations, project management, and executive leadership teams to ensure seamless project transitions.
• Maintain knowledge of market conditions, labor trends, material pricing, and industry best practices.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3–10 years of relevant preconstruction and estimating experience within the construction industry.
• Proven experience preparing and managing estimates for commercial construction projects.
• Experience with project types including:
• Data Centers
• Healthcare Facilities
• Banking/Financial Institutions
• Commercial Construction Projects
• Strong understanding of construction means and methods, budgeting, scheduling, and procurement.

• Construction-related degree preferred but not required.
• Equivalent industry experience will be strongly considered.

Benefits

• Base Salary: $140,000 – $170,000
• Performance-Based Bonus Opportunity

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Relocation assistance for qualified candidates
• Opportunity to join a rapidly growing organization with strong career advancement potential
• Exposure to high-profile projects across a multi-state region