Preconstruction Manager

Icon Structures, located in Kansas and Colorado Springs, is a growing general contractor specializing in commercial construction, providing pre-construction services, construction management, design-build work, and general contracting.

We are seeking a qualified Preconstruction Manager to join our team. We staff our projects correctly, our superintendents know how to build, and our leadership ensures that you are a valued part of the organization. Your efforts will directly impact our success. The salary range for this position is $100k - $150K.

Our Preconstruction Managers are involved in a range of construction services, including bidding, negotiating, and estimating construction projects, as well as:

• Prepare estimates based on plans and specifications
• Solicit bids from subcontractors/vendors, distribute design documents/information
• Help establish base project schedule, develop project General Conditions
• Create detailed owner proposal and bid presentation documents
• Ensure a successful transition from preconstruction to operations
• Lead, develop, and manage Estimator1/Estimator 2 and Senior Estimators including setting individual performance goals and conducting annual reviews
• Own the go/no-go decision process for new pursuits in partnership with executive leadership and business development
• Represent the company at owner meetings, design team coordination sessions, and industry events

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor and track bid and other opportunities

• Maintain the bid process, track bidders and ensure adequate coverage on all trades

• Effectively manage the preconstruction process with owners and architects providing timely information

• Submit and process PRFI’s, manage the flow of information to subcontractors & understand the design and specifications and prepare work scopes to define bid packages

• Review subcontractor bids to ensure complete coverage

• Develop good working relationships with owners and architects to encourage repeat business

• Understand plans and specifications and relate them effectively to subcontractors and owners

• Understand construction means and methods, subcontractor capabilities and building materials

• Creative approach to solving challenges posed by new construction methods

• Good working knowledge of contracts, insurance, and bonding

• Familiarity with construction software for takeoff and preparing estimates

• Maintain historic pricing information for accurate budgeting

• Hold design team accountable on Design Build and negotiated contracts

• Track design deliverables and schedule work load accordingly

• Organize, lead, and record preconstruction meeting minutes/notes

• Apply knowledge of building code to identify possible errors/omissions

• Assist project teams as needed when bid volume is low

• Provide creative input during Value Engineering phase (added value, reduced cost, reduced schedule, etc.)

• Develop ROM pricing promptly, utilizing maintained historic pricing information

• Track labor production and adjust to maintain a competitive edge

• Follow up with Owners/Contractors to determine

• Enforce department-wide standards for estimate format, deliverable quality, and schedule compliance across all active projects

• Evaluate, recommend, and implement estimating technology and workflow improvements to increase team efficiency and output quality

• Partner with operations leadership to ensure smooth handoff of awarded projects, including buy-out strategy, scope clarifications, and budget alignment

• Support proposal preparation for RFP/RFQ responses including staffing plans, project approach narratives, and fee structures

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Estimating experience, construction management, or related trades.
• Full-time position with expected overtime and travel as required.
• Strong leadership skills with effective verbal and written communication.
• High capability in construction-related software for estimating and project management.
• Ability to complete accurate estimates on schedule while maintaining project goals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, architects, and consultants.
• Be a team player, willing to go above and beyond industry standards.
• Adapt communication style based on the audience to effectively collaborate with the team.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred
• Demonstrated experience preparing complete estimates for complex commercial projects across multiple design phases
• Expert-level proficiency in takeoff and estimating platforms; working knowledge of scheduling tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project)
• Strong analytical skills with ability to reconcile competing subcontractor bids and identify cost drivers across all trades.

BENEFITS

• Medical/Vision & Dental: eligible first of the month after 60 days of employment.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Supplemental insurance opportunities available.
• Competitive paid time off, with increases based on tenure.
• Paid Holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving (2), Christmas.
• 401K retirement plan participation is available to employees after 60 days of employment. Icon matches employees’ individual 401K contributions of 50% up to 5% of standard wages.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers free confidential assistance services to employees, spouses and dependents including counseling, financial and legal services.

Icon Structures is a growing general contractor for commercial construction providing pre-construction services, construction management, design build work and general contracting. We staff our projects correctly; our estimators are truly excellent, and our leadership will allow you to have a voice and be part of the organization so your efforts will directly impact our success. Our Estimators are involved in a range of construction services.

Icon Structures is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.