Preconstruction Manager

Our client is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to drive efficiency in our project pipeline. In this role, you will collaborate with Project Managers and Business Development teams to deliver accurate due diligence, design management, budgeting, and scheduling for multiple projects. You will also assist with sales strategies, prepare conceptual designs, and mentor junior department members.
 
Job Type: Direct Hire, Full-time
Locations: Charleston, SC | Columbia, SC | Dayton, OH | Cincinnati, OH

Key Responsibilities

• Sales Support: Partner with Business Developers to understand client visions, create business strategies, and prepare technical proposals and cost estimates.
• Preconstruction Services: Inspect job sites to evaluate risks, manage conceptual and detailed cost estimates, and direct project designs.
• Bidding & Estimating: Prepare bid documents (ITB, SOW), analyze bid tabulations, and ensure peer reviews for all project estimates.
• Client & Department Growth: Foster client relationships, continuously improve departmental tools (databases, templates), and mentor Assistant Preconstruction Managers.

 
Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience: 4–7 years of relevant experience in preconstruction or estimating.
• Leadership: Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and effectively mentor others.
• Skills: Strong proficiency in data analysis, technical instruction interpretation, and communication across diverse audiences.

 
BENEFITS

• 401(k) with company match
• Zero out of pocket cost insurance plans
  1. Medical
  2. Dental
  3. Vision
  4. LAD&D
  5. Short and Long term Disability
• PTO
• Wellbeing Days
• Cell Phone Reimbursement

 
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

GPA prides itself on providing quality, personalized services to its clients and candidates. We are a family owned and operated staffing firm built on a strong foundation of company culture founded and sustained since 1979. GPA o ffers full time contract employees benefits that include: health insurance, 401K, paid vacation and holidays, employee appreciation events and tenure awards.
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