Pre-Construction Manager

J. Davis Construction is a family‑owned organization providing a full‑service general contractor with an unlimited class license. We service the upstate of South Carolina, Northeast Georgia and Western North Carolina. With four divisions and three offices in the coastal and upstate regions of South Carolina, we are proud to offer superior services to the southeastern United States.

The General Construction Division is focused on being the premier general contractor in our service area. We pursue projects in the following sectors:
Industrial, Amenities/Community, Higher Education/K‑12, Commercial and Governmental.

Now, with a wealth of resources and the goal of better serving our clients, we are passionate about people, eager to build, and thrilled for what the future holds. Join our team and be a part of something amazing.

The Preconstruction Manager takes a project from a concept to a contract, managing a project through the design and budgeting phase. They guide clients through the budgeting process.

• Monitors all advertising agencies for project opportunities
• Develop and maintains relationships with existing clients
• Prepares a preconstruction schedule
• Determines design team
• Produces qualifications/presentation for client
• Presents qualifications to Client
• Produces scope of work
• Works as the estimator, or with estimator assigned to produce estimate based upon scope
• Reviews estimate
• Submits estimate to Client
• Determines contract method
• Produces Contract
• Manages design phase including coordination meetings with Client, designers, subcontractors, and sub designers
• Reviews project with assigned PM and Superintendent
• Reviews project requirements as needed with Project Manager
• Provides subcontractor pricing received during estimating
• Sign off on all invoices and receipts by deadlines set monthly
• Monthly at minimum hold a client meeting to review Project
• Produce Client billings by deadlines set monthly
• Ensure that project payments are received by deadlines set monthly
• Ensure that Project Budgets have been updated and are complete for WIP by deadlines set monthly

• 5+ Years of experience with at least 1-2 major vertical industrial projects ($5-10 million minimum) completed as Pre con manager, PM or SPM.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or similar field preferred
• Must be computer literate with a working knowledge of MS Office applications and estimating software
• Familiarity with construction project management software is a plus, but not required
• Strong business ethics with regards to budgets, invoicing and payments
• Reading, understanding contract documents and P&
• Knowledge and background with project Estimating, Planning, Scheduling and Budgeting
• Strong written and verbal communication skills that align with core values

• Employer‑paid benefits package options, including medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Paid time off and Paid Holidays
• Vehicle Allowance
• Cell Allowance
• Paid Parental leave
• Clothing Allowance
• Gym Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Coach
• Wellness Coach
• Life Insurance
• Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability
• Growth opportunities
• Much more!