Pre-Construction Manager

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to lead estimating, budgeting, planning, and project coordination for commercial construction projects throughout the Kansas City metropolitan area.

This position will oversee the full preconstruction process from initial pursuit through project handoff , developing accurate budgets, coordinating with design and trade partners, evaluating project risks, and establishing effective construction strategies before work begins.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in commercial estimating and preconstruction and is comfortable working directly with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal project teams.

Responsibilities - Lead preconstruction activities from project pursuit through turnover to the operations team. - Develop conceptual estimates, detailed estimates, budgets, and pricing throughout the design process. - Review architectural, structural, civil, MEP, and other construction documents for scope, cost, and constructability. - Perform value engineering and constructability reviews to identify cost savings and improve project efficiency. - Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers throughout design development. - Develop bid packages and solicit, analyze, and level subcontractor and supplier proposals. - Identify scope gaps, cost risks, procurement challenges, scheduling concerns, and constructability issues. - Assist with project scheduling, construction phasing, logistics, procurement, and overall project planning. - Work closely with Project Managers and field leadership to ensure a seamless transition from preconstruction to construction. - Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, design professionals, subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors. - Improve estimating processes, preconstruction workflows, and departmental best practices. - Support business development efforts through client meetings, presentations, project pursuits, and proposal development. - Provide clear cost, schedule, and risk information to leadership throughout the preconstruction process.

Requirements - 5+ years of experience in preconstruction management, commercial estimating, or a related role. - 10+ years of commercial construction experience preferred. - Strong experience with conceptual estimating, budgeting, cost management, and value engineering. - Experience with Design-Build, CMAR, negotiated, hard bid, and select bid delivery methods. - Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and technical documents. - Proven experience developing bid packages and managing subcontractor and supplier pricing. - Strong understanding of constructability, procurement, scheduling, logistics, and construction phasing. - Proficiency with estimating software, Microsoft Office, and construction management platforms. - Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, organization, and relationship-building skills. - Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. - Must be located in or able to reliably commute to Lenexa or the greater Kansas City area .

Benefits - Competitive salary based on experience. - Health, dental, and vision insurance. - 401(k) with company match. - Paid time off and company holidays. - Stable company with a strong commercial project backlog. - Opportunity to lead preconstruction efforts across diverse market sectors. - Direct exposure to executive leadership and key project stakeholders. - Long-term career growth and leadership opportunities. - Collaborative, team-oriented work environment.