Senior Preconstruction Manager - Commercial Construction

Albany, Georgia Permanent USD125,000 - USD150,000 per year View Job Description
Our client is seeking a Senior Preconstruction Manager to lead budgeting, estimating, and preconstruction efforts for large-scale ground-up commercial projects valued at $15M+. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for a construction professional who enjoys influencing projects early, building strong client relationships, and partnering closely with operations teams to set projects up for success.
  • Strong financial backing and steady pipeline
  • High visibility role with direct impact on company growth and project success

About Our Client

Our client is a relationship-focused commercial General Contractor with a strong reputation for delivering complex projects through thoughtful planning, operational excellence, and collaborative project delivery. They provide preconstruction professionals with a highly visible role in the project lifecycle, offering the opportunity to influence major construction projects while working closely with clients, design teams, and company leadership.

Job Description

  • Lead all preconstruction activities for ground-up commercial projects valued at $15M+
  • Develop conceptual, schematic, design development, and GMP estimates
  • Prepare detailed budgets, quantity takeoffs, and pricing analyses
  • Collaborate with owners, architects, consultants, and internal teams throughout the design process
  • Provide constructability reviews and value engineering recommendations
  • Manage subcontractor outreach, bid solicitation, and procurement strategies
  • Analyze bids, level proposals, and recommend subcontractor selections
  • Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies
  • Assist with scheduling, phasing, logistics, and project planning during preconstruction
  • Lead budget presentations and pricing discussions with clients and project stakeholders
  • Partner with Operations teams to ensure a seamless transition from preconstruction to construction
  • Monitor market conditions, labor trends, and material pricing
  • Support business development efforts and client relationship management
  • Mentor and develop junior estimating and preconstruction team members
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the preconstruction department



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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

  • 8+ years in a Preconstruction capacity within commercial construction
  • Proven experience leading preconstruction efforts for ground-up projects valued at $15M+
  • Experience with education, municipal, healthcare, institutional, commercial, or mixed-use construction projects preferred
  • Ability to evaluate drawings, specifications, and design documents across various stages of development
  • Strong understanding of construction means, methods, sequencing, and constructability
  • Experience managing subcontractor procurement and bid evaluations
  • Knowledge of scheduling, logistics planning, and risk assessment
  • Excellent client-facing communication and presentation skills
  • Proven ability to lead meetings and collaborate with diverse stakeholder groups
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
  • Experience with estimating software, Bluebeam, and construction management platforms
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Building Science, or a related field preferred

What's on Offer

  • Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus opportunities
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • 401(k) with company contribution
  • Opportunity to lead preconstruction efforts on large-scale commercial projects
  • High level of visibility with executive leadership
  • Collaborative environment between preconstruction, operations, and business development teams
  • Long-term career stability with an established Georgia contractor
Contact
Sydney Franklin
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7129367

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Site Manager
Industry
Property
Where
Albany
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Sydney Franklin
Job Reference
JN-102026-7129367
 

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