Preconstruction Manager

Company is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to support the planning, estimating, and procurement efforts for a growing portfolio of multifamily and mixed-use development projects throughout New Jersey. This individual will play a critical role in evaluating project costs, managing subcontractor bidding, and ensuring projects are positioned for success before construction begins.

Client Details

Company is a well-capitalized and highly active real estate development firm with a long-standing track record of delivering multifamily and mixed-use developments across New Jersey.

Description

• Estimating: Review architectural, structural, and MEP drawings to develop conceptual and detailed project estimates.

• Bid Management: Solicit pricing from subcontractors and suppliers while managing competitive bid packages.

• Purchasing: Support purchasing and procurement activities during the preconstruction phase.

• Team Leadership: Prepare estimate summaries, budget recommendations, and procurement reports for senior leadership.

• Documentation: Utilize Bluebeam, Procore, and other construction management software to support estimating and procurement efforts.

• Quality Control: Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and vendors while driving the bidding process from initial outreach through final award.

Profile

• 3+ years of experience in estimating, purchasing, or preconstruction management within multifamily construction.

• Experience working on wood-frame/stick-frame multifamily projects, ideally ranging from 70 to 200+ units.

• Strong ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project documentation.

• Experience performing quantity takeoffs, budget preparation, and subcontractor bid analysis.

• Proficiency with Bluebeam and Procore is highly preferred.

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field is preferred.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

• Self-motivated professional comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

• Ability to proactively engage subcontractors, gather key project information, and drive projects forward.

• Open to both emerging construction professionals looking to grow their careers and experienced preconstruction specialists seeking increased responsibility and leadership exposure.

Job Offer

• Competitive base salary: up to 135K (commensurate with experience)

• Annual performance bonus

• Comprehensive medical benefits

• 401K

• Paid Time Off

• Phone allowance

• Significant exposure to executive-level decision-making and project strategy.

• Opportunity to join a financially strong developer with a robust and expanding pipeline of multifamily and mixed-use projects throughout New Jersey.

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