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$120k–$150k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree
Posted 1d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Senior Preconstruction Manager leads all preconstruction efforts, including estimating, budgeting, and planning from project pursuit through the transition to construction. They are responsible for managing bid solicitations, value engineering, and maintaining strong relationships with owners, architects, and subcontractors.
Requirements
Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in commercial construction preconstruction or estimating with a strong track record in project leadership. Proficiency in industry-standard estimating software and a solid understanding of construction means, methods, and cost drivers are required.
Full job description
We are seeking an experienced Senior Pre construction Manager to strengthen our estimating and planning capabilities and help set projects up for success from day one.
The Senior Pre-construction Manager leads preconstruction efforts, overseeing estimating, budgeting, and planning from initial project pursuit through the transition to construction. This role is both strategic and hands-on, requiring strong relationships with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and internal project teams while ensuring every project starts with an accurate, well-vetted budget and a clear path to execution.
This role oversees preconstruction operations, including estimating, bid management, value engineering, design-phase collaboration, and the handoff of awarded projects to the field and project management teams.
Requirements
Preconstruction Leadership & Strategy
Lead preconstruction activities, establishing processes and standards for estimating, budgeting, and project planning.
Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on project feasibility, market conditions, and risk assessment during the pursuit phase.
Develop and maintain preconstruction schedules to ensure milestones are met from initial pursuit through award.
Help build and mentor a preconstruction team as workload and project pipeline grow.
Estimating & Budgeting
Oversee the preparation of conceptual, schematic, and detailed cost estimates across all project phases and delivery methods, including hard bid, negotiated, design-build, and CM-at-Risk.
Develop and manage Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) proposals and budget documents in coordination with ownership and design teams.
Review quantity takeoffs, unit pricing, and cost databases to ensure estimate accuracy and consistency across projects.
Identify cost-saving opportunities and lead value engineering efforts without compromising project quality or design intent.
Bid Management & Subcontractor Relations
Manage the bid solicitation process, including scope development, subcontractor outreach, and bid leveling.
Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure competitive and reliable pricing.
Qualify subcontractors and vendors to ensure alignment with company standards for quality, safety, and reliability.
Design Coordination & Client Relations
Collaborate with architects, engineers, and owners during the design phase to provide constructability input and cost feedback.
Represent the company in owner and design team meetings, pursuit interviews, and proposal presentations.
Support business development efforts by contributing to proposals, qualifications packages, and interview presentations.
Project Handoff & Cross-Team Collaboration
Lead the transition of awarded projects from preconstruction to the Project Management and Superintendent teams, ensuring a clear and complete handoff of budget, scope, and schedule information.
Partner with Project Managers and Superintendents throughout construction to track budget performance against original estimates and inform future preconstruction efforts.
Support the development of project schedules in coordination with Project Managers and Superintendents.
Compliance & Documentation
Ensure estimates and proposals comply with contract requirements, procurement guidelines, and applicable regulations.
Maintain organized and accurate preconstruction documentation, including historical cost data to inform future estimates.
Support the development of SOPs that promote unified estimating standards, operational consistency, and scalable company growth.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
5+ years of experience in commercial construction preconstruction, estimating, or project management, with a track record of leading preconstruction efforts on projects of increasing size and complexity.
Strong understanding of construction means, methods, materials, and cost drivers across multiple project types and delivery methods.
Proficiency with estimating software and tools such as Timberline, On-Screen Takeoff, PlanSwift, Bluebeam, or similar platforms and cost databases.
Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills with owners, design teams, subcontractors, and internal project teams.
Ability to lead with empathy while upholding accountability and professionalism.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple pursuits and deadlines simultaneously.
Working knowledge of relevant local, state, and federal rules and regulations, including OSHA.
Willingness to travel as needed to support project and company needs.
ATALNT is a talent and technology firm built for the logistics, construction, and accounting industries. We combine expert recruiting with AI-powered solutions to help businesses grow faster with less friction.
On the talent side, we place direct hire, contract, temp-to-perm, and staffing candidates across freight brokerage, 3PL, supply chain, commercial construction, and accounting/finance. Every candidate is personally screened by our ops team, not just pushed as a resume. 950+ placements. 98% client retention.
On the technology side, we build custom AI solutions, CRM implementations, and workflow automation that turn your existing data into a competitive advantage. We are a Salesforce Partner with deep expertise in Agentforce, HubSpot, and Zoho.
One firm. Every model. Built around your outcomes.
Offices: Durham, North Carolina, US
Direct PlacementRecruitingStaffingHeadhuntingLogisticsSaaSIT RecruitingIT StaffingAccountingConsulting
ATALNT is a talent and technology firm built for the logistics, construction, and accounting industries. We combine expert recruiting with AI-powered solutions to help businesses grow faster with less friction.
On the talent side, we place direct hire, contract, temp-to-perm, and staffing candidates across freight brokerage, 3PL, supply chain, commercial construction, and accounting/finance. Every candidate is personally screened by our ops team, not just pushed as a resume. 950+ placements. 98% client retention.
On the technology side, we build custom AI solutions, CRM implementations, and workflow automation that turn your existing data into a competitive advantage. We are a Salesforce Partner with deep expertise in Agentforce, HubSpot, and Zoho.
One firm. Every model. Built around your outcomes.
Offices: Durham, North Carolina, US
Direct PlacementRecruitingStaffingHeadhuntingLogisticsSaaSIT RecruitingIT StaffingAccountingConsulting