Senior Preconstruction Manager-Commercial Construction

Kimmel & Associates • Raleigh, NC

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About The Position

The Senior Preconstruction Manager leads and manages multiple complex commercial construction projects while overseeing Preconstruction Managers and shared resources. The role delivers comprehensive preconstruction services from initial program and conceptual design through final construction documents and turnover to operations. The position serves as an advisor to clients and design teams, a leader to internal preconstruction staff, and a partner to operations leadership. It requires technical expertise, leadership capability, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.

The role leads preconstruction efforts across multiple projects, develops feasibility studies, conceptual budgets and detailed estimates, performs value engineering and comparative analyses, and manages the preconstruction lifecycle through final bid. It also collaborates with project stakeholders, supports transitions to construction, develops staff, and participates in client presentations and project pursuits.

Requirements

• Seven or more 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.

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 desirable.
• Strong data center-only candidates will also be considered.
• Preconstruction estimating experience in data centers or manufacturing is a bonus.
• Preconstruction estimating experience with Mechanical or Electrical is a bonus.
• Experience with projects typically valued at $10 million to $300 million or more.

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

• Strong 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior