Senior Preconstruction Manager-Commercial Construction
About The Position
The company is seeking a Senior Preconstruction Manager to lead and manage multiple complex commercial construction projects while overseeing Preconstruction Managers and shared resources. The role delivers preconstruction services from initial program and conceptual design through final construction documents and turnover to operations. The Senior Preconstruction Manager serves as an advisor to clients and design teams, leads internal preconstruction staff, and partners with operations leadership. This high-impact position requires technical expertise, leadership capability, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously. The contractor is a nationally recognized, privately held commercial general contractor operating across the United States. It is described as having a strong culture, client-focused delivery, and a commitment to operational excellence.
Requirements
- At least 7 years of commercial construction experience, with a strong emphasis on preconstruction and estimating.
- Proven experience serving as the lead preconstruction manager on multiple projects.
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing preconstruction teams.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field is preferred.
- Projects typically range from $10 million to $300 million or more.
Nice To Haves
- Strong background in data center preconstruction is highly valued.
- Experience in advanced manufacturing, including clean rooms or pharmaceutical manufacturing, and/or healthcare is strongly preferred.
- Exposure to multiple project types and the ability to pivot between markets and sectors is ideal.
- Candidates with data center-only experience will still be considered.
- Preconstruction estimating experience in data centers or manufacturing is a bonus.
- Preconstruction estimating experience with Mechanical or Electrical is a bonus.
Responsibilities
- Lead preconstruction efforts across multiple projects and teams with minimal oversight.
- Deliver feasibility studies, conceptual budgets, detailed estimates, value engineering, and comparative analyses.
- Manage the full preconstruction lifecycle from early design through final bid.
- Prepare and analyze pricing proposals using market conditions, escalation, historical data, and subcontractor input.
- Collaborate with owners, architects, consultants, and operations teams.
- Support project transition from preconstruction to construction execution.
- Lead and mentor Preconstruction Managers, Assistant Managers, and Project Engineers.
- Participate in hiring, development, and performance management of preconstruction staff.
- Present to clients and support interviews and pursuits.
Benefits
- Performance-based bonus program.
- Premium medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Employer-matched 401(k).
- Wellness reimbursement program.
- Paid holidays and paid time off.
- Additional voluntary benefits and leave programs.
- Long-term career growth with a nationally respected contractor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
