Manager, Pre-Construction Services

Manager, Pre-Construction Services

$111,000 - $167,000 per year | Birmingham, AL | On-site | Permanent

We are a nationally recognized design‑build organization specializing in engineering, construction, manufacturing, and professional services for complex industrial and commercial projects, including manufacturing, food & beverage, data centers, advanced technology, and distribution.

We deliver end‑to‑end solutions with a culture built on collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and strong client relationships. Team members are empowered to make an impact, take ownership, and grow professionally.

What we expect

• Lead day‑to‑day pre‑construction execution for assigned pursuits and projects, coordinating estimating, scheduling, design collaboration, and procurement input through final pricing.
• Develop and manage conceptual, schematic, and detailed estimates, ensuring scope, assumptions, quantities, and pricing are complete, accurate, and aligned with pursuit objectives and company standards.
• Prepare conceptual budgets and estimate analyses to support pursuit positioning, internal reviews, and customer discussions.
• Coordinate closely with operations, design management, procurement, and scheduling teams to support constructability, phasing strategies, logistics planning, and a smooth transition from pre‑construction into execution.
• Engage with customers, designers, trade partners, and vendors to clarify scope, validate assumptions, and support development of reliable pricing and schedules.
• Analyze trade partner and vendor proposals to confirm scope alignment, identify gaps or risks, and support complete and defensible pricing.
• Identify, document, and communicate key risks, opportunities, and cost drivers, escalating issues appropriately and contributing to informed decision‑making by senior leadership.
• Lead and coordinate pre‑construction staff assigned to projects or pursuits, providing direction, reviewing work for quality and completeness, and coaching team members to improve performance.
• Apply company pre‑construction tools, benchmarks, and best practices, contributing to consistency and continuous improvement across the pre‑construction team.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree from a four‑year college or university, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of five years related experience and/or training.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Proficient in standard business and pre‑construction software tools, including document preparation, spreadsheets, email, and estimating‑related applications.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in hiring decisions.