Preconstruction Project Pursuits Manager

Lead project pursuits through preconstruction with expertise in estimating and client relations. Shape budgets, schedules, and technical solutions across district opportunities.
As a Preconstruction Manager, you guide one or more pursuits through pursuit and preconstruction contract phases. You coordinate proposal, estimating, business development, design, and project teams. Your work develops budgets, final bid prices, cost-saving options, and client management strategies. You also support the transition from bid to construction while addressing initial client relations. The position requires strong understanding of constructability, alternative delivery, risk strategies, and cost estimating practices.

Leadership, communication, conflict resolution, interpersonal, and organizational skills support collaboration throughout each pursuit.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage pursuits with proposal, estimating, business development, and project leaders
Coordinate partnerships, proposals, budgets, timelines, and required documentation
Review plans for cost savings and alternative construction methods
Develop budgets, final bid prices, and technical solutions
Support handoff and early construction client relations
Requirements:
Ten-plus years of construction pursuit experience required
Experience in estimating, project management, or business development
Alternative delivery experience and constructability understanding required
Ability to interpret risk strategies and lead partnerships
Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management preferred
Apply your pursuit leadership, estimating knowledge, constructability expertise, and client communication skills to guide projects toward construction.