Senior Preconstruction Manager- Manufacturing

Choate Construction Company • Savannah, GA

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About The Position

Choate Construction is seeking a Senior Preconstruction Manager to provide strategic leadership and guidance during the preconstruction phase, positioning projects for success before field work begins. The role is intended for a highly experienced construction professional who can manage very large, complex, specialized, and/or multiple concurrent projects.

The Senior Preconstruction Manager leads, mentors, and directs the preconstruction team across contracting, scheduling, estimating, and bidding activities, coordinating closely with the Operations Manager and Division Manager on team assignments and project strategy. The role requires strong leadership, delegation, communication, and decision-making skills to align stakeholders and balance risk, cost, and constructability while delivering accurate, competitive, and executable project outcomes.

The position also represents Choate Construction in client and designer relationships, supports business development, and contributes to bid-day and project strategy. Choate describes itself as an employee-owned company and emphasizes a safe working environment. It is a drug-free workplace, and pre-employment drug screening is required for new hires.

Requirements

• 15 or more years of overall construction experience.
• At least 10 years of experience in a preconstruction leadership or estimating capacity.
• Ability to manage very large, complex, specialized, and/or multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong leadership, delegation, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to balance risk, cost, and constructability.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills for working with clients, designers, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and guidance throughout the preconstruction phase.
• Manage very large, complex, specialized, and/or multiple concurrent projects.
• Lead, mentor, and direct the preconstruction team across contracting, scheduling, estimating, and bidding activities.
• Coordinate with the Operations Manager and Division Manager on team assignments and project strategy.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients and designers, representing Choate Construction professionally and with credibility and integrity.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and subcontractors to foster positive team dynamics and position Choate as a preferred builder.
• Manage risk proactively by ensuring estimates are accurate, identifying risks early, and addressing contract requirements.
• Lead development of detailed estimates, cost models, and bid strategies that balance competitiveness, constructability, and long-term project success.
• Participate in business development by identifying opportunities, joining presentations, and strengthening the client pipeline.
• Delegate effectively, develop talent, and provide clarity and confidence across pursuits and estimates.
• Lead bid-day strategy, evaluate deal value, and make decisions that support Choate Construction’s financial and strategic goals.

Benefits

• Employee ownership through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Medical coverage options, including a copay plan or a high-deductible health plan with a Health Savings Account.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent expenses.
• Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan.
• Paid time off.
• Parental leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• College student debt reduction program.
• Employee assistance and financial wellness programs.
• Employee referral program.
• Charitable contribution matching of up to $1,000 per year per employee.
• Stewardship Day for community volunteering.
• Safe working environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed