Preconstruction Manager

A Design-Build General Contractor is looking for a Preconstruction Manager to join our growing team in Milwaukee.

Salary: $110,000 - $140,000 per year.

One of the most respected construction firms in the region, our work has been considered best in class for half a century. A multiple ward winner for "Best Top Construction Companies", and a "Top Place to Work", we pride ourselves on putting our employees first. We handle projects ranging from tenant fit‑outs to large‑scale ground‑up construction across various markets, including Commercial, Healthcare, Municipal, Light Industrial, Multifamily, Entertainment, and more.

Our competitive compensation packages include but are not limited to:

• Base salary
• Project‑based bonus
• 401K match and profit sharing
• Full benefits including health, vision, and dental
• Vehicle allowance
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Quarterly paid for events
• Company equipment (phone, laptop, etc.)

The Preconstruction Manager, assuming a leadership role and providing guidance to team members, is responsible for overseeing conceptual estimates, quantity takeoffs, costing and subcontractor solicitation. The incumbent will organize and implement estimating activities related to the preparation of conceptual budgets, detailed estimates, cost studies, and competitive bids for projects.

• Incorporates requirements from drawing specifications, terms and conditions into bid. Reviews unanswered complex RFIs and identifies appropriate bidding strategy.
• Performs quantity takeoffs for large, complex bids and oversees the quantity takeoff process, including review of takeoff summaries.
• Leads subcontractor and supplier solicitation. Recommends subcontractors to be put forward for award.
• Takes ownership of the estimate, reviewing and verifying direct and indirect costs. Assigns and manages bid package responsibilities.
• Reviews schedule and execution strategy and ensures alignment with the estimate.
• Leads estimate reviews and development of bid clarifications on large complex projects.
• Applies knowledge and skills through the handling of complex problems and shares expertise with the Estimating team.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.