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Preconstruction Manager

Job in Durham, Durham County, North Carolina, 27703, USA
Listing for: 35 North
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-07
Job specializations:
  • Construction
    Operations Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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35 North is currently looking for a Preconstruction Manager to join our growing Preconstruction team!

Are you passionate about construction and cost estimating? Do you enjoy working with a team and working closely with clients? Are you committed to delivering exceptional results? If so, we want to talk with you!

Our Preconstruction team is a complementary part of our service portfolio, which includes general contracting, program management, cost management, and commissioning. Our project pipeline is extremely varied. We work on everything from private corporate expansions to higher education buildings, and federally funded projects. As a company, we are highly committed and passionate about our work. We focus on exceptional results and lasting relationships.

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Position:

In the Preconstruction Manager role, you will work closely with both our clients and our team members. You will be responsible for detailed cost estimates, constructability reviews, phasing and logistics analyses, cost reconciliations, and more, as well as assist in the maintenance of client and subcontractor relationships. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with a passion for precision and customer service.

We are looking for positive and skilled individuals who are excited to be part of a dynamic and growing team. This is a full-time, permanent position located in our HQ office located in Durham, NC.

Responsibilities:
  • Perform cost estimates, from conceptual design to detailed construction level documentation
  • Ensure client satisfaction with cost management performance
  • Assist in establishing scope of work and task hours on a project level
  • Perform estimate development for: indirect costs, escalation/risk contingencies/forecasting, executive summaries, reconciliation, benchmarking, risk analysis, constructability reviews
  • Source material and equipment quotes
  • Maintain positive subcontractor relationships
  • Perform quantitative takeoff using plans, specifications, and 3D models
  • Perform project risk and pricing analysis
  • Participate in estimate QAQC and review process
  • Act as a mentor and assist in the development of junior team members
Qualifications:
  • 4 years of construction estimating and preconstruction experience
  • Degree in Civil/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or similar preferred; a combination of education and work experience will also be considered
  • Mechanical Electrical and Plumbing expertise is strongly desired
  • Proficiency in On-Screen Takeoff (or similar take-off software), Bluebeam, Excel, and other Microsoft related software
  • Be a critical-thinker, self-starter, and creative problem solver
Benefits:
  • 401k with 3% employer contribution
  • Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability
  • Full medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Paid time-off and holidays

35 North is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules or regulations.

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