Preconstruction Manager

The Preconstruction Manager oversees planning and estimating activities that take place before construction begins. This role monitors market conditions, develops project cost estimates, manages the bidding process, and coordinates related functions such as business development, scheduling, contracts, and proposal preparation. The manager works closely with clients, estimators, operations, and administration to develop competitive, accurate proposals and support a smooth transition from award to project delivery.

• Build strong relationships with current clients, monitor satisfaction, and identify additional opportunities.

• Develop relationships with prospective clients and prepare proposals tailored to their needs.

• Support negotiations and help convert opportunities into awarded work.

• Confirm that proposals align with final contracts and clearly communicate project scope and agreements to operations and administration.

• Coordinate with estimators to prepare complete, accurate bids, including:

• Organizing quantities to match bid-form requirements.

• Establishing baseline project durations and identifying specialized equipment needs.

• Selecting suitable vendors and subcontractors.

• Confirming the correct recipients and preparing bid forms, proposal letters, and qualifications.

• Including standard terms and conditions in proposals.

• Reviewing proposed productivity and staffing plans with Operations.

• Ensuring proposals are complete and submitted on time.

• Communicate with clients throughout the bidding process and represent the company professionally.

• Keep corporate leadership informed of relevant business and project developments.

• Lead, coach, and develop direct reports; set goals, provide training, and conduct regular performance reviews.

• Address employee or client concerns appropriately and take suitable action to support team performance and development.

• Work with Human Resources to support compliance with employment laws and company policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least eight years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience with line and grade work.

• ACI Finisher Technician certification.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.

• Experience with Vista, Timberline, and Primavera P6 is preferred.

Other Skills

• Ability to interpret business, technical, financial, and legal documents, as well as contracts, specifications, drawings, and scopes of work.

• Strong understanding of company financials, cost accounting, insurance, and bonding.

• Ability to prepare clear reports, correspondence, and procedures.

• Competence applying practical math, including percentages, ratios, proportions, probability, and statistical concepts.

• Ability to interpret technical and mathematical instructions and manage multiple variables.

• Strong communication and presentation skills when working with clients, employees, managers, and the public.

• Sound judgment in evaluating team strengths and building effective working relationships.

• Strong problem-solving skills, including gathering information, establishing facts, and drawing well-supported conclusions.

• Ability to develop construction schedules using the critical path method.