Preconstruction Manager

George Allen Construction is a premier construction firm specializing in both commercial construction and railroad construction projects. With over 45+ years of business, our company has built a great reputation for delivering high-quality, innovative, and sustainable solutions to our clients. We are growing quickly and continue to expand our network of trusted trade partners to deliver best-value projects for repeat clients.

• Lead post-award subcontract buyout: scope leveling, issuing LOIs/subcontracts, tracking alternates, and delivering complete award packages to PM/Ops.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, schedule commitments, and risk transfer items (insurance, bonding, safety, QA/QC).
• Build and manage bid lists; run trade partner outreach, bid invites, pre-bids, RFIs, and proposal collection.
• Support RFP scheduling in MS Project with milestone schedules and clear sequencing logic.
• Maintain buyout logs, procurement metrics, and improve templates/tools (Procore, Bluebeam, Building Connected/Plan Hub, ERP).

• 3–7 years with a GC or trade partner in procurement/estimating/buyout.
• Strong subcontract buyout and commercial negotiation experience across multiple trades.
• Proficient in MS Project and interpreting plans/specs/addenda.
• Working knowledge of subcontract risk/compliance requirements.
• Clear communicator, organized, and effective in fast-paced, multi-project environments.
• Degree in CM/Engineering/Supply Chain preferred (or equivalent experience).

• Stable company with major growth potential and 90%+ repeat clients.
• Learn alongside an experienced team with 1,000+ years of combined expertise.

George Allen Construction Company is a diverse, equal-opportunity employer. We are looking for motivated, proactive professionals who value integrity, trust, and knowledge. Applicants must be organized, able to prioritize, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.