Preconstruction Manager - Commercial GC SE USA

Jobot

Sandy Springs, GA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$100,000–$150,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Budgeting, Commercial Construction, Communication Skills, Construction Management, Cost Modeling, Customer Relations, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Leadership, Legal, Mentoring, Negotiation Skills, Operational Strategy, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Modeling, Procurement Strategy, Schedule Development, Standards Development, Strategic Planning, Team Player, Time Management
LOCATION
Sandy Springs, GA
POSTED
5 days ago
Lead Preconstruction for $50M+ Commercial Builds - Regional SE US GC

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Salary: $100,000 - $150,000 per year

A bit about us:

A well-established commercial general contractor is seeking Preconstruction Managers to support large-scale commercial projects (50M+) across the Southeast US (Miami/Fort Lauderdale - Tampa - Atlanta), with regional exposure throughout the Southeast. This role leads preconstruction efforts from early budgeting through GMP development and works closely with operations, design teams, and ownership.

Why join us?
  • Strong backlog and continued growth in Florida and the Southeast
  • Opportunity to lead high-profile, complex commercial projects
  • Direct impact on pursuit strategy and project success
  • Collaborative culture with long-term career advancement potential
  • Leadership visibility and influence within the organization


Job Details
  • Lead preconstruction efforts for large-scale commercial projects valued at $50M+
  • Manage and oversee estimating teams (typically 2–3 team members per pursuit)
  • Prepare and deliver comprehensive conceptual and detailed budget
  • Perform constructability and design-assist reviews throughout all design phases
  • Collaborate closely with Operations on procurement strategies, subcontractor selection, and buyout planning
  • Develop preliminary scopes of work and support subcontractor negotiations
  • Establish preliminary schedules during preconstruction
  • Serve as the primary point of contact with Owners, Architects, and Engineers during the preconstruction phase
  • Lead client-facing budget presentations and strategy discussions
  • Manage subcontractor outreach, solicitation, and bid leveling
  • Support fee strategy development and pursuit planning
  • Mentor and train junior preconstruction staff on estimating standards, COB creation, and subcontractor evaluation
  • Ensure all budget packages are delivered accurately and on schedule

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline
  • 5–8+ years of experience in commercial construction
  • 3–5+ years of preconstruction or estimating leadership experience
  • Proven experience managing large commercial projects ($50M+)
  • Strong understanding of preconstruction processes, cost modeling, and procurement strategies
  • Excellent communication and client-facing presentation skills


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COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2018
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