Preconstruction Manager - Education Construction

Atlanta, Georgia Permanent USD120,000 - USD145,000 per year View Job Description
A well-established general contractor is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to help lead front end operations and drive project success from concept through buyout. This individual will step into a leadership track role with a defined path to Director level responsibilities. The position is ideal for someone looking to manage people, influence strategy, and grow with a stable Southeast-based builder.
  • Clear path to Director of Preconstruction within 2-3 years
  • Stable, long-standing GC with consistent Southeast presence

About Our Client

This is an established general contractor with over three decades of experience delivering ground-up projects across the Southeast. The company has a strong presence in Georgia and focuses heavily on K-12, higher education, and specialized commercial construction. Known for stability and repeat business, they are continuing to expand their preconstruction capabilities.

Job Description

    • Leadpreconstruction efforts from conceptual budgeting throughGMP development
    • Manage and mentor a team of estimators, reviewing takeoffs and pricing strategies
    • Work closely with operations, business development, and ownership to align pursuits
    • Develop budgets, value engineering options, and cost plans for ground-up work
    • Coordinate subcontractor outreach, bid leveling, and scope reviews
    • Support proposal efforts and client presentations

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • 7+ years ofpreconstruction or estimating experience within aGC
  • Experience managing or mentoring estimators
  • Strong background in ground-up commercial projects ($10M+)
  • Able to take ownership of multiple pursuits and communicate effectively with internal/external teams
  • Interested in stepping into a leadership track role

What's on Offer

    • Competitive base salary aligned with experience
    • Clear advancement path to Director of Preconstruction
    • Opportunity to build and lead a growing team
    • Strong project backlog and long-term stability



Contact
Jack Guyot
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7026559

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Estimator
Industry
Property
Location
Atlanta
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jack Guyot
Job Reference
JN-052026-7026559