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Preconstruction Manager

Red Bank, New Jersey Permanent USD100,000 - USD135,000 per year View Job Description
Company is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to support the planning, estimating, and procurement efforts for a growing portfolio of multifamily and mixed-use development projects throughout New Jersey. This individual will play a critical role in evaluating project costs, managing subcontractor bidding, and ensuring projects are positioned for success before construction begins.
  • Stable project pipeline
  • Leadership and growth opportunities

About Our Client

Company is a well-capitalized and highly active real estate development firm with a long-standing track record of delivering multifamily and mixed-use developments across New Jersey.

Job Description

  • Estimating: Review architectural, structural, and MEP drawings to develop conceptual and detailed project estimates.
  • Bid Management: Solicit pricing from subcontractors and suppliers while managing competitive bid packages.
  • Purchasing: Support purchasing and procurement activities during the preconstruction phase.
  • Team Leadership: Prepare estimate summaries, budget recommendations, and procurement reports for senior leadership.
  • Documentation: Utilize Bluebeam, Procore, and other construction management software to support estimating and procurement efforts.
  • Quality Control: Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and vendors while driving the bidding process from initial outreach through final award.

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

  • 3+ years of experience in estimating, purchasing, or preconstruction management within multifamily construction.
  • Experience working on wood-frame/stick-frame multifamily projects, ideally ranging from 70 to 200+ units.
  • Strong ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
  • Experience performing quantity takeoffs, budget preparation, and subcontractor bid analysis.
  • Proficiency with Bluebeam and Procore is highly preferred.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field is preferred.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Self-motivated professional comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
  • Ability to proactively engage subcontractors, gather key project information, and drive projects forward.
  • Open to both emerging construction professionals looking to grow their careers and experienced preconstruction specialists seeking increased responsibility and leadership exposure.



What's on Offer

  • Competitive base salary: up to 135K (commensurate with experience)
  • Annual performance bonus
  • Comprehensive medical benefits
  • 401K
  • Paid Time Off
  • Phone allowance
  • Significant exposure to executive-level decision-making and project strategy.
  • Opportunity to join a financially strong developer with a robust and expanding pipeline of multifamily and mixed-use projects throughout New Jersey.



Contact
Andrew Hollander
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7113737

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Bid Manager
Industry
Property
Where
Red Bank
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Andrew Hollander
Job Reference
JN-092026-7113737
 

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