- Field
- Estimating and preconstruction
- Location
- Lawrence, KS
- Work model
- Hybrid
- Level
- Manager
- Pay
- $125k to $150k
What you would own
- The Preconstruction Manager leads and manages the preconstruction phase of projects, ensuring accurate estimating, strategic procurement coordination, and successful project planning prior to construction start.
- The Preconstruction Manager provides day-to-day leadership of the estimating function, coordinating workload allocation, project priorities, and resource planning to ensure all preconstruction deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule.
- Major Responsibilities Estimating & Budget Management: Lead the estimating team in producing accurate, complete cost estimates across all design phases.
- Manage project budgets from contract execution through GMP development, ensuring alignment with owner expectations.
- Establish milestone pricing schedules and oversee budget reviews at key design milestones.
- Direct value engineering exercises with owners, consultants, and design teams to maintain project feasibility.
- Preconstruction Planning & Scheduling: Develop and maintain project-specific preconstruction schedules from award through groundbreaking.
- Coordinate design team activities and lead constructability reviews throughout the design process.
- Manage the GMP development and owner presentation process, securing approval of the final budget and schedule.
- Confirm project readiness for construction mobilization and facilitate a complete turnover to Operations.
- Coordinate with the Contracts Coordinator to execute owner contracts using company templates and standard terms.
- Review and respond to owner and attorney redlines; escalate non-standard risk positions to the Director of BD & Procurement.
- Confirm financing commitment letters, bonding status, and insurance coverage at project award.
- Initiate subcontractor prequalification for key early trades following contract execution.
- Develop bid strategy, manage subcontractor engagement, and oversee bid list development throughout design.
- Coordinate procurement planning for long-lead materials and critical trades.
- Recommend subcontractor selection at GMP and ensure procurement strategies are transferred to the project team.
- Team Leadership & Collaboration: Provide day-to-day leadership of the estimating team, including workload allocation, capacity planning, and priority setting.
- Coordinate across estimating, design, procurement, and operations teams to ensure seamless project delivery.
- Conduct turnover meetings with Operations, Project Management, and Field Leadership at the close of preconstruction.
- Monitor project risks and recommend mitigation strategies throughout the preconstruction phase.
- Client & Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for owners and design partners throughout the preconstruction phase.
- Lead client-facing budget presentations at design milestones and during the GMP approval process.
- Ensure project updates, budget changes, and schedule impacts are communicated clearly and promptly to all stakeholders.
What they are looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business Administration, or related field.
- 7, 10 years of experience in estimating, preconstruction, or project management.
- Strong understanding of Design-Build, CMAR, and negotiated delivery methods.
- Experience preparing detailed construction cost estimates and GMP proposals.
- Demonstrated ability to lead client-facing meetings and present budget and schedule information to owners.
- Proficiency with construction software such as Procore and Bluebeam.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Everything above is the hiring company’s own words, with the company name taken out. The name, the team, and the interview steps come with the first conversation.