Preconstruction / Design Manager
Our client is a nationally recognized, general contractor known for delivering complex, large-scale projects across commercial, aviation, healthcare, mission critical, infrastructure and advanced technology markets. With a longstanding reputation for safety, innovation, quality and operational excellence, the company provides integrated services spanning preconstruction, construction management and facility operations. Their teams are known for collaborative project delivery, cutting-edge construction technology and a strong commitment to developing industry-leading talent
They are looking for Preconstruction / Design Manager for their Nashville location.
The Preconstruction / Design Manager is a leader, integrator, and communicator responsible for aligning project design, cost, schedule, and execution strategy from early pursuit and preconstruction through transition into construction. This role serves as a bridge between owners, owner's representatives, design partners, estimating teams, and operations. The position blends design management, estimating, and project management responsibilities with a strong emphasis on owner communication, risk management, and decision support.
Design Management & Coordination
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams from conceptual design through construction documents.
• Manage design schedules, deliverables, and coordination milestones.
• Facilitate design reviews focused on constructability, scope clarity, and risk mitigation.
• Ensure design intent, quality, and approved decisions are incorporated into documents.
• Coordinate BIM integration and design documentation requirements.
Preconstruction & Estimating Integration
• Partner with estimating teams on conceptual estimates, design-build pricing, GMP development, and cost validation.
• Understand CSI and Uniformat structures to ensure scope completeness.
• Identify and communicate cost, scope, and constructability risks.
• Support bid package strategy and early trade partner engagement.
• Clearly communicate estimate scope, assumptions, and pricing to owners.
Project Management & Schedule Alignment
• Develop and manage design and preconstruction schedules aligned with overall project milestones.
• Integrate design deliverables with procurement and construction needs.
• Identify execution risks and lead resolution strategies.
• Support development of early execution and logistics plans.
Owner & Owner's Representative Communication
• Serve as a primary point of contact during design and preconstruction.
• Lead owner meetings focused on design progress, cost, risk, and decisions.
• Translate technical, cost, and schedule data into clear guidance.
• Build trust through transparency, responsiveness, and follow-through.
Transition to Construction
• Ensure clarity of design intent, assumptions, and risks during handoff.
• Support seamless transition into construction execution.
• Remain engaged post-award as needed to support early execution.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience spanning design management, estimating, preconstruction, or project management.
• Strong understanding of design documentation, estimating processes, and construction execution.
• Proven ability to communicate with owners, designers, and internal teams.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and risk-management skills.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace.