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Senior Preconstruction Manager

Manhattan, New York Permanent USD140,000 - USD180,000 per year View Job Description
This position leads multiple projects and oversees a team of preconstruction professionals to deliver high-quality planning, budgeting, and advisory services for clients. They manage the entire preconstruction process-from early design through completed construction documents-including feasibility studies, cost estimates, value engineering, comparative analyses, and presentations to both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Strong Team Structure In Place
  • Established Pipeline and Client Base

About Our Client

Our client is a nationally recognized commercial construction firm known for delivering complex, high-profile projects across a wide range of markets, including corporate, healthcare, hospitality, mission-critical, and mixed-use developments. With a strong reputation for innovation, collaboration, and client service, the company offers employees the opportunity to work on impactful projects while providing a supportive culture focused on professional growth, leadership development, and long-term career success.

Job Description

  • Lead multiple projects through the full preconstruction lifecycle, from early design and feasibility studies through final construction documents and bidding.
  • Develop and oversee conceptual budgets, detailed estimates, value engineering initiatives, comparative cost studies, and pricing strategies to ensure accurate project forecasting.
  • Manage and coordinate preconstruction activities with owners, architects, consultants, subcontractors, and operations teams to successfully transition projects into construction.
  • Lead, mentor, and supervise preconstruction managers, assistant managers, and project engineers while driving team performance and development.
  • Prepare and present estimates, budgets, and strategic recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders, supporting interviews and business development efforts.
  • Evaluate project designs, building systems, schedules, logistics, and construction documents to identify risks, cost-saving opportunities, and scope gaps before construction begins

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

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel), On-Screen Takeoff (OST), Bluebeam, and other Adobe products.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field, preferred
  • At least (7) years of related commercial construction work experience
  • Has been the lead preconstruction manager on several projects
  • Has led others as team leader and has worked to develop and coach others
  • Strong understanding of building systems, construction drawings and specifications, scheduling (P6), project logistics, geotechnical reports, building codes, LEED requirements, and cost-control opportunities.



What's on Offer

  • Strong total compensation package including benefits and PTO
  • Joining an established national GC with a strong local foothold
  • Opportunity to lead an experienced team of highly skilled professionals.
Contact
John Uveges
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7058460

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Bid Manager
Industry
Property
Location
Manhattan
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
John Uveges
Job Reference
JN-072026-7058460