Preconstruction Manager - Retail Construction

Over the past 20 years, PSI has grown from a small carpentry business to a national construction company exceeding $400M in annual revenue. PSI focuses on Commercial, Retail, Grocery, Federal, and Design Build Construction across the United States. We offer our employees competitive base salaries, bonuses, benefits, 401k match programs, and paid time off (PTO).

Place Services, Inc. has an immediate need for a Preconstruction Manager in our Retail Division to lead our retail estimating efforts our of our HQ in Canton, GA
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The Preconstruction Manager is responsible for overseeing and executing the estimating strategy for retail construction projects while leading, mentoring, and developing the estimating team.

This role partners closely with executive leadership, operations, and business development to ensure competitive, accurate, and profitable bids.

• Lead and manage all estimating activities for the Retail Division, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and competitiveness across all bids
• Develop and execute estimating strategies aligned with company goals, market conditions, and client expectations
• Oversee the solicitation of subcontractor and supplier pricing and maintain strong, long-term trade partner relationships
• Review and approve quantity takeoffs, pricing, assumptions, and final bid proposals prior to submission
• Prepare and/or oversee conceptual estimates and budgets based on limited or schematic-level information
• Review general conditions, schedules, scopes of work, logistics plans, phasing plans, and other project exhibits
• Analyze subcontractor bids, scope coverage, qualifications, and risk to ensure complete and accurate comparisons
• Identify value engineering opportunities, alternate means and methods, and cost-saving strategies
• Track, analyze, and communicate construction cost trends, labor availability, and material pricing impacts
• Collaborate with Operations and Project Management during project handoff to ensure a smooth transition from estimate to execution
• Mentor, train, and develop estimators, fostering professional growth and continuous improvement within the team

• Comprehensive knowledge of retail construction, including ground-up, tenant build-out, and remodel projects
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Architecture or Business
• 8+ years of estimating experience within the retail construction industry, including leadership or management responsibilities
• Proven experience estimating projects typically ranging from $500K to $20M+ in revenue
• Strong proficiency in estimating software and electronic takeoff tools such as Bluebeam, Plan Swift, Procore, OST, etc.
• Ability to read, interpret, and analyze construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents
• Strong understanding of subcontractor scopes, general conditions, and risk allocation
• Demonstrated ability to resolve scope gaps, contract issues, and pricing discrepancies
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to engage executives, field teams, subcontractors, suppliers, architects, engineers, and owners
• Willingness to attend pre-bid meetings, site walks, and client presentations as needed (travel may be required)

As an EEO employer, Place Services, Inc. is committed to providing all applicants and employees with equal access to employment opportunities, regardless of sex, race, age, color, national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.