Manager, Construction

About Us

Holder Construction is a nationally recognized leader in the construction industry, consistently ranked among the top firms on ENR’s Top 400 Contractors list. We are a performance‑driven company that believes in rewarding excellence and investing in our people. Our structured career development program empowers associates to grow quickly into expanded roles and responsibilities based on merit. With operations throughout the United States, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Paid time off
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Night and swing shift differential pay for select roles
• Annual bonus program
• 401(k)-retirement plan

We are looking for a Manager to join our Preconstruction team in our regional office in Phoenix, AZ. This is a full‑time, in‑person position.

• Lead and manage a full range of preconstruction activities, including estimating, design management, and subcontractor procurement.
• Prepare and organize estimates under multiple contract delivery methods to ensure complete and competitive proposals.
• Develop accurate and professional bids/proposals that support clients and secure new projects.
• Prepare comparative analyses of estimates and explain variances to project stakeholders.
• Coordinate teams of Project Engineers to develop multidisciplinary estimates.
• Analyze subcontractor and supplier bids and provide recommendations for award.
• Evaluate and apply historical project information, including self‑performed work.
• Lead responses to RFPs and represent Holder at meetings and industry events.
• Create, update, and present project deliverables and tools to clients.
• Lead meetings with owners, architects, and engineers during the preconstruction phase.
• Collaborate with Operations to drive process improvements using VDC, IPD, and other enhancements.

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or a related construction/engineering field.
• 5+ years of experience in construction management, preconstruction, or estimating.
• Willingness to relocate.
• Experience leading a team of Project Engineers or Estimators.
• Outstanding communication and time management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and adapt to change professionally.
• Strong organizational skills and effective meeting management.

• Proven ability to develop and lead teams, enabling others to act and encouraging high performance.
• Experience in presenting ideas clearly and handling confrontation constructively.
• Willingness to accept and provide constructive feedback.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Ability to engage with clients, vendors, and industry partners to maintain positive relationships.

Holder is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE).

Substance abuse testing and a background screening is a condition of employment and Holder Construction does not sponsor applicants for immigration status or benefits.