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Preconstruction Manager

Michael Page International

  • Detroit, Michigan
  • 2 days ago
  • $120,000–$140,000 Per Year
  • Full-time

Highlights

Ideal Candidates: Construction professionals with strong communication skills, experience managing subcontractors and project schedules, and the ability to build lasting relationships with owners, architects, and trade partners. Project Approach: Strong focus on quality, cost control, schedule management, and delivering complex projects in occupied or operational environments.
Michael Page International

Numbers & Facts

LocationDetroit, Michigan
Job TypeFull-time
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Salary$120,000–$140,000 Per Year
Company Size10,000 employees or more
Websitehttps://www.michaelpage.ca/

Description

Preconstruction Manager

A well-established, employee-owned general contractor with a long history of delivering complex construction projects across the Midwest. The company has a strong presence in healthcare, education, commercial, industrial, and institutional construction, with expertise in both new construction and large-scale renovations.

Project Types: Healthcare facilities, higher education, commercial buildings, industrial facilities, and historic renovations.

Core Services: Preconstruction, construction management, general contracting, design-build, and sustainable construction.

Company Culture: Emphasis on collaboration, long-term client relationships, safety, and employee development.

Project Approach: Strong focus on quality, cost control, schedule management, and delivering complex projects in occupied or operational environments.

Ideal Candidates: Construction professionals with strong communication skills, experience managing subcontractors and project schedules, and the ability to build lasting relationships with owners, architects, and trade partners.

Job Description

Develop detailed project budgets and cost estimates based on client requirements.

Collaborate with architects, engineers, and clients to define project scope and feasibility.

Prepare and review preconstruction schedules to ensure project timelines are met.

Evaluate and manage subcontractor bids, ensuring competitive pricing and quality standards.

Lead value engineering efforts to optimize project costs while maintaining quality.

Maintain accurate documentation and reporting on preconstruction activities.

Provide ongoing support to project teams during transition from preconstruction to construction phases.

Foster strong relationships with clients and stakeholders to align expectations and project outcomes.

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

A successful Preconstruction Manager should have:

Experience with budgeting and cost estimation in construction projects.

Strong knowledge of preconstruction processes and methodologies.

Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse project teams and stakeholders.

Proficiency in construction scheduling and project management tools.

Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

A commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.

What's on Offer

Annual salary ranging from $120,000 to $140,000.

Project Bonuses and Annual Bonus

4 weeks PTO

Flexible work life balance

Medical/Dental/Vision - company paid

Job Summary

Sector: Construction

Sub Sector: Estimator

Industry: Property

Where: Detroit

Contract Type: Permanent

About Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world. Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job. In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas: Banking and financial services Digital and e-commerce Engineering and manufacturing Finance and accounting Human resources Information technology Marketing Oil and gas Procurement and supply chain Property and construction Sales An Established Brand The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry. A Market Leader The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world. Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.

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