The Senior Preconstruction Manager – Commercial is responsible for leading preconstruction efforts for ground-up commercial construction projects, including office, institutional, healthcare, and mixed-use developments. This role drives project planning from early design through procurement by developing accurate budgets, coordinating teams, and advising clients on cost, schedule, and constructability.
This position requires a strategic thinker with strong technical expertise who can lead estimating teams and ensure projects are positioned for successful execution.
- Manage all phases of preconstruction for commercial construction projects.
- Develop detailed conceptual, schematic, design development, and final construction budgets.
- Provide cost analysis, constructability reviews, and design guidance to owners and design teams.
- Lead value engineering efforts to optimize project costs and performance.
- Coordinate with internal operations and project management teams for project transition.
- Lead and manage estimating teams through the bid process and subcontractor procurement.
- Review drawings and specifications to ensure complete scope coverage across all trades.
- Evaluate subcontractor bids and manage scope alignment.
- Participate in client presentations and provide ongoing budget updates and project strategy.
- Support project scheduling, sequencing, and logistics planning.
- 10+ years of experience in estimating or preconstruction with a commercial general contractor.
- Strong experience with ground-up commercial construction projects.
- Ability to scope and estimate all major trades including:
- Sitework, utilities, concrete, and structural systems
- Building envelope (roofing, glazing, metal panels, etc.)
- Interior systems and finishes
- MEP systems (HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, electrical)
- Strong understanding of construction documents and building systems.
- Proven leadership experience managing estimating teams.
- Strong communication and client-facing skills.
- Experience with large or complex commercial projects (healthcare, institutional, mixed-use, etc.).
- Familiarity with design-build, negotiated work, or CM at-risk delivery methods.
- Proficiency with estimating software such as Bluebeam, OST, or similar tools.
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
