Preconstruction Manager​/Senior Estimator - Warren

Warren, NJ, USA

Posted Monday, April 20, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Higley Construction has been one of the most experienced and respected construction firms in the region. The company surpassed 100 years in business—a century shaped by an unwavering commitment to its core values of people, ethics, respect, commitment, and excellence. Since its founding in 1925, Higley Construction has partnered with clients to bring their goals and visions to life, consistently guided by honesty, integrity, and mutual respect.

At Higley Construction, we build more than buildings — we build trust, relationships, and communities. From the offices where you work, to the schools where you learn, and the hospitals where you heal, we create environments where people can live, work, and thrive. With every project, we go beyond bricks and mortar to connect people and place, delivering spaces that stand the test of time.

As a 100% Employee-Owned Company, we foster a culture of shared success, job stability, and long-term financial growth for all employees. Within the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), you’re building more than a career — you’re building ownership.

Higley Construction is seeking an experienced Preconstruction Manager / Senior Estimator to oversee and lead our preconstruction services across a diverse range of commercial construction projects. This role is integral to setting projects up for success by lump sum bidding, quantifying building systems, managing budgets, schedules, constructability, and risk analysis from the earliest stages of development through contract award. The Preconstruction Manager / Sr.

Estimator will work closely with owners, architects, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers, to ensure design & construction solutions align with project goals and budget constraints. This position is ideal for an experienced construction professional who thrives on early project involvement, strategy development, and team leadership.

• Lead and manage the entire preconstruction process from project pursuit /bidding through final pricing and contract execution.
• Participate in competitive bidding, GMP development, and contract negotiations, supporting clear scope definitions and pricing strategy.
• Coordinate and manage the design schedule and deliverables, ensuring alignment with project milestones and overall project delivery plans.
• Coordinate Lump Sum Bidding deliverables, including securing & executing proper bid requirements from owner.
• Collaborate with external design teams to ensure that scope, performance, and constructability are integrated into the evolving design.
• Work with internal stakeholders to identify and mitigate project risks during early design phases, including scope gaps, schedule impacts, and budget constraints.
• Manage all estimating functions during the preconstruction phase, including assigning and allocating appropriate resources for project pursuits, regardless of delivery method.
• Oversee and maintain accountability for Estimating staff reimbursement and costs related to General & Administrative (G&A) expenses.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, architects, the design community, and trade partners to support and enhance future business development opportunities.
• Coordinate, develop, and review General Conditions and General Requirements (GC/GR) estimates to ensure accuracy and consistency with project scope.
• Partner with the estimating team to provide accurate and timely conceptual and schematic-level budgets, incorporating allowances where documentation is incomplete.
• Coordinate the efforts of estimators, schedulers, and other support staff to develop complete and consistent preconstruction deliverables.
• Manage preconstruction efforts in strict alignment with the terms and requirements of the owner contract, including scope deliverables, schedule, and communication protocols.
• Provide value engineering input and alternative solutions that meet or exceed the design intent while improving budget, schedule, or operational goals.
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