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Preconstruction Manager

Preconstruction Manager Phoenix (Relocation assistance available if you aren't local) Pay: $180,000 - $225,000 before bonus and incentives like company stock options We are one of the premier multi-scope self-performing contractors in the country. In the Phoenix market, we work on the largest projects across a diverse portfolio spanning semiconductor/data center, large manufacturing, water/wastewater treatment, nuclear, mining, and other industrial construction.

Over $30 billion in backlog. Please apply today or email me at  Position Overview The Preconstruction Manager leads all preconstruction activities to develop accurate, competitive, and buildable proposals for multi-scope industrial and commercial projects. This role directs estimating strategy and coordination across self-perform scopes (electrical, process piping, structural and miscellaneous steel, scaffolding, coatings), collaborates with operations and design teams to mitigate risk, and manages a team of estimators to deliver timely, compliant bids that align with company goals and client requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the preconstruction process from bid qualification through proposal submission, ensuring schedules and budgets are met.
• Develop scope, estimates, and bid strategies for multi-scope projects including self-perform work in electrical, process piping, structural steel, miscellaneous steel, scaffolding, and coatings.
• Supervise, mentor, and prioritize workload for a team of estimators; review estimates for completeness, accuracy, and consistency.
• Coordinate with project managers, operations, safety, procurement, and engineering to validate constructability, identify risks, and develop mitigation plans.
• Prepare takeoffs, quantity reconciliations, and cost models; review subcontractor quotes and vet vendor scopes and pricing.
• Create clear, professional bid documents, clarifications, assumptions, and exclusions; present value-engineering options and alternative solutions to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Manage schedule-driven deliverables and maintain a pipeline tracker; ensure timely delivery of estimates and support post-bid negotiations and scope changes.
• Implement estimating best practices, templates, and continuous improvement initiatives to increase estimating efficiency and accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, client specifications, and company policies during preconstruction activities.
• Support business development by participating in pre-bid meetings, constructability reviews, and client/value discussions.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 8+ years of estimating/preconstruction experience in industrial or heavy-commercial construction with proven progression in responsibility.
• Direct experience managing multi-scope, self-perform work including electrical, process piping, structural steel, miscellaneous steel, scaffolding, and coatings.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing a team of estimators, including workload management and quality review.
• Strong estimating skills: quantity takeoffs, cost modeling, labor/productivity analysis, and subcontractor bid evaluation.
• Excellent knowledge of construction methods, materials, means and methods, and craft labor planning.
• Proficient with estimating software (e.g., Timberline/Prism, Sage, HCSS) and Microsoft Excel; familiarity with BIM or digital takeoff tools is a plus.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills with the ability to interact effectively with clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple bids and competing deadlines.
• Ability to travel to job sites and client meetings as required; valid drivers license.

Benefits

Lucrative Bonus Stock options Company Vehicle Gas Card Great Medical / Dental Insurance

For this position you must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We do not sponsor for this position.