Pre-Construction Manager
Accelevation•Dallas, TX
•Hybrid
About The Position
The Pre-construction Manager is responsible for leading and managing all preconstruction activities for assigned projects in their region, providing expert estimating, planning, and constructability support prior to project execution. This role ensures accurate, complete, and well-conceived preconstruction deliverables while supporting client decision-making, risk management, and successful project handoff to operations.
Requirements
- Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in construction estimating, preconstruction, or project management.
- Proven experience leading preconstruction efforts on complex construction projects.
- Advanced knowledge of construction estimating, pricing, and market conditions.
- Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
- Proficiency with preconstruction software and estimating tools.
- Ability to manage multiple preconstruction efforts concurrently.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Construction or Data Center build outs (Infrastructure, Low Voltage, or Electrical).
- Must possess a high school diploma or GED
- Demonstrated commitment to quality, accuracy, and ethical business practices.
Nice To Haves
- Experience managing estimating teams preferred.
- Professional estimating or construction certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate mature knowledge of construction pricing and cost drivers.
- Develop detailed and conceptual estimates for Exterior Envelope, Civil, and Structural scopes; or Mechanical and Electrical scopes depending on discipline.
- Develop cross-discipline knowledge to support holistic estimating and constructability input.
- Maintain established relationships with subcontractors and vendors and leverage market knowledge while estimating.
- Apply a strong understanding of local market conditions and their impact on pricing, labor availability, and procurement.
- Serve as a super user for preconstruction and estimating applications and tools.
- Support development of project schedules by providing accurate duration and sequencing input.
- Coordinate and manage estimating teams, establishing preconstruction work plans, deliverables, and responsibilities.
- Present preconstruction deliverables confidently to internal stakeholders and external clients.
- Provide leadership and supervision of all required preconstruction deliverables.
- Lead quality control reviews to ensure all estimates, narratives, and deliverables are accurate, complete, and well-conceived.
- Apply company risk management procedures including bonding, insurance strategies, and Subguard requirements.
- Develop, review, and provide input on project purchasing plans and subcontract bid packages.
- Coordinate closely with operations leadership to ensure smooth transition from preconstruction to execution.
- Travel to job site as needed
Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance bonus
- Paid time off
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Collaborative, high-energy workplace
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
