Preconstruction Manager

Detroit, Michigan Permanent USD120,000 - USD140,000 per year View Job Description
The Preconstruction Manager will oversee the early stages of construction projects, focusing on planning, budgeting, and collaboration to ensure project success. This role is key to aligning project goals with client expectations in the Business Services industry in Detroit.
  • Strong growth track within the organization
  • Strong processes and procedures in place to plug and play estimates

About Our Client

A well-established, employee-owned general contractor with a long history of delivering complex construction projects across the Midwest. The company has a strong presence in healthcare, education, commercial, industrial, and institutional construction, with expertise in both new construction and large-scale renovations.



  • Project Types: Healthcare facilities, higher education, commercial buildings, industrial facilities, and historic renovations.



  • Core Services: Preconstruction, construction management, general contracting, design-build, and sustainable construction.



  • Company Culture: Emphasis on collaboration, long-term client relationships, safety, and employee development.



  • Project Approach: Strong focus on quality, cost control, schedule management, and delivering complex projects in occupied or operational environments.



  • Ideal Candidates: Construction professionals with strong communication skills, experience managing subcontractors and project schedules, and the ability to build lasting relationships with owners, architects, and trade partners.

Job Description

  • Develop detailed project budgets and cost estimates based on client requirements.
  • Collaborate with architects, engineers, and clients to define project scope and feasibility.
  • Prepare and review preconstruction schedules to ensure project timelines are met.
  • Evaluate and manage subcontractor bids, ensuring competitive pricing and quality standards.
  • Lead value engineering efforts to optimize project costs while maintaining quality.
  • Maintain accurate documentation and reporting on preconstruction activities.
  • Provide ongoing support to project teams during transition from preconstruction to construction phases.
  • Foster strong relationships with clients and stakeholders to align expectations and project outcomes.



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.

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

A successful Preconstruction Manager should have:

  • Experience with budgeting and cost estimation in construction projects.
  • Strong knowledge of preconstruction processes and methodologies.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse project teams and stakeholders.
  • Proficiency in construction scheduling and project management tools.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
  • A commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.

What's on Offer

  • Annual salary ranging from $120,000 to $140,000.
  • Project Bonuses and Annual Bonus
  • 4 weeks PTO
  • Flexible work life balance
  • Medical/Dental/Vision - company paid



Interested? Apply today.

Contact
Jeff Pieroni
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7124833

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Estimator
Industry
Property
Where
Detroit
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jeff Pieroni
Job Reference
JN-102026-7124833
 

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