Sr Preconstruction Manager - Commercial

Position Overview

The Senior Preconstruction Manager – Commercial is responsible for leading preconstruction efforts for ground-up commercial construction projects, including office, institutional, healthcare, and mixed-use developments. This role drives project planning from early design through procurement by developing accurate budgets, coordinating teams, and advising clients on cost, schedule, and constructability.

This position requires a strategic thinker with strong technical expertise who can lead estimating teams and ensure projects are positioned for successful execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of preconstruction for commercial construction projects.
• Develop detailed conceptual, schematic, design development, and final construction budgets.
• Provide cost analysis, constructability reviews, and design guidance to owners and design teams.
• Lead value engineering efforts to optimize project costs and performance.
• Coordinate with internal operations and project management teams for project transition.
• Lead and manage estimating teams through the bid process and subcontractor procurement.
• Review drawings and specifications to ensure complete scope coverage across all trades.
• Evaluate subcontractor bids and manage scope alignment.
• Participate in client presentations and provide ongoing budget updates and project strategy.
• Support project scheduling, sequencing, and logistics planning.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in estimating or preconstruction with a commercial general contractor.
• Strong experience with ground-up commercial construction projects.
• Ability to scope and estimate all major trades including:
  • Sitework, utilities, concrete, and structural systems
  • Building envelope (roofing, glazing, metal panels, etc.)
  • Interior systems and finishes
  • MEP systems (HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, electrical)
• Strong understanding of construction documents and building systems.
• Proven leadership experience managing estimating teams.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with large or complex commercial projects (healthcare, institutional, mixed-use, etc.).
• Familiarity with design-build, negotiated work, or CM at-risk delivery methods.
• Proficiency with estimating software such as Bluebeam, OST, or similar tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.