Senior Preconstruction Manager

Hoar•Nashville, TN

10d

About The Position

The Senior Preconstruction Manager manages the preconstruction process from initial concept through final design and contractor selection. The role guides projects from early design to the start of construction while maintaining the Owner’s budget, implementing phasing and contracting requirements, and keeping the design team on schedule. The position works closely with Project and Program Managers, Architects, Engineers, and Owners to align preconstruction services with project or program goals and provide professional, high-quality client service. Travel may be required up to 25% of the time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Building Science or Construction Management.
7–10 years of experience in a preconstruction or estimating environment, working with large institutional projects.
Advanced knowledge of construction cost estimating, conceptual budgeting, and scheduling principles and practices.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite, SureTrak/Primavera, and OnScreen.
Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain positive working relationships with clients and Architect and/or Engineer contacts to support successful project execution.
Attend client-initiated meetings and ceremonial events, and maintain regular contact to ensure client satisfaction with project progress and results.
Participate in presentations to help secure new work for the company.
Prepare detailed estimates for conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction phases.
Assemble estimates, including general conditions with input from Operations, special conditions, insurance, and bonds.
Prepare and analyze cost models during design development and/or bidding.
Create subcontractor and material supplier bid lists.
Lead the solicitation process to ensure proper bid coverage.
Prepare bid packages, obtain subcontractor and material vendor bids, and analyze the bids received.
Ensure adequate and appropriate documents are available for estimating projects.
Lead preconstruction strategy meetings on the approach to projects or estimates, and coordinate development of a preliminary construction schedule for each estimate.
Organize and lead transfer meetings between project and preconstruction teams, and coordinate follow-up meetings.
Maintain working knowledge of material unit costs, systems square-foot costs, and total building square-foot costs.
Oversee the accuracy and quality of estimates, drawing reviews, specification reviews, and other construction documents.
Manage multiple projects concurrently.
Participate in formal business development presentations to demonstrate the value of preconstruction services to potential clients.
Manage workload and the development of support staff.