Preconstruction Manager

@ SpawGlass
SpawGlassspawglass.com

Preconstruction Manager

Posted 2 weeks ago

About the job

SpawGlass specializes in construction, offering project planning, estimating, budgeting, and coordination services. The Preconstruction Manager leads these efforts, working with stakeholders to develop strategies, manage costs, and ensure project success across various sectors.

Requirements

  • Estimating and cost modeling
  • Preconstruction leadership skills
  • Client and stakeholder communication
  • Construction management understanding
  • Team collaboration experience

Qualifications

  • Experience in construction management
  • Proficiency with estimating software
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects

Full job description

As our Preconstruction Manager, you will lead the planning, estimating, budgeting, and coordination efforts that set construction projects up for success. In this role, you will manage project estimates, cost modeling, value engineering, subcontractor outreach, bid packaging, constructability reviews, and preconstruction schedules to ensure projects are aligned with client goals, budgets, and timelines.

You will work closely with owners, architects, engineers, business development teams, and operations personnel to develop project strategies, evaluate design and cost impacts, identify risks and opportunities, and provide accurate budgeting throughout the design process. You will oversee procurement planning, scope development, market analysis, and subcontractor engagement while maintaining clear communication with all stakeholders.

Experienced preconstruction managers may lead multiple pursuits simultaneously, mentor estimators and preconstruction staff, participate in client presentations, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across estimating, planning, and project delivery processes.

Successful preconstruction managers in this role excel at collaboration, analytical thinking, and proactive problem-solving while maintaining a clear focus on budget accuracy, risk mitigation, constructability, and client satisfaction.


Your Skills

  • Preconstruction Leadership & Planning
  • Estimating & Cost Modeling
  • Budget Development & Cost Control
  • Value Engineering
  • Procurement Strategy & Bid Management
  • Constructability & Document Review
  • Client & Stakeholder Communication
  • Risk Management & Opportunity Analysis
  • Team Collaboration & Development


    • Your Background

  • Previous preconstruction, estimating, or construction management experience on healthcare, higher education, civic, and corporate environment construction projects.
  • Strong understanding of construction means and methods, design development, estimating principles, procurement strategies, and market conditions.
  • Proven ability to manage conceptual and detailed estimates, budgeting exercises, subcontractor outreach, bid evaluations, and preconstruction planning activities.
  • Proficiency with estimating software, preconstruction platforms, and construction management technology.
  • Excellent communication, organization, analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment managing multiple pursuits, deadlines, and expectations.
  • Experience facilitating value engineering discussions, constructability reviews, and owner budget presentations.
  • Strong understanding of drawings, specifications, contract documents, and project delivery methods.


    • SpawGlass is an Equal Opportunity Employer.






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