Senior Preconstruction Engineer - Commercial

Michael Page International

Nashville, TN

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$105,000–$135,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Architectural Services, Benchmarking, Budgeting, Building Renovation, Building Systems, Communication Skills, Concrete, Construction, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Health Insurance, Historical Cost Principle, Laptop PC, Leadership, Logistics, Mentoring, Process Improvement, Project Lifecycle, Project/Program Management, Reimbursement, Restaurant, Retail, Risk Management, Schematics, Team Player, User Documentation, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Nashville, TN
POSTED
Today
  • High influence early in the project lifecycle
  • Visible impact with leadership access
About Our Client

Our client is a Nashvillebased, privately held general contractor with more than two decades of experience delivering groundup construction, adaptive reuse, renovations, industrial facilities, office buildings, restaurant/retail spaces, and residential developments throughout Middle Tennessee.

The firm is known for its handson preconstruction approach, strong trade relationships, and its ability to guide owners and developers through budgeting, feasibility, and constructability challenges. Compared to similarly sized contractors, this company provides more detailed oversight, deeper earlyphase planning, and a highly collaborative team environment that values both precision and trust.

Job Description
  • Lead preconstruction efforts from conceptual budgeting through detailed GMP development.
  • Prepare quantity takeoffs and detailed estimates across sitework, concrete, structural, architectural, and MEP scopes.
  • Evaluate drawings, specifications, and existing conditions to identify scope gaps, risks, and cost drivers.
  • Manage subcontractor outreach, bid solicitation, scope definition, leveling, and analysis.
  • Develop valueengineering options and alternative systems to align projects with budget and schedule goals.
  • Partner with project management and field teams to align estimates with realworld production and logistics.
  • Assist with schedule assumptions, construction phasing, and constructability reviews.
  • Maintain and refine historical cost data, benchmarking tools, and estimating standards.
  • Participate in client meetings, proposal presentations, and preconstruction handoffs to operations.
  • Mentor junior preconstruction staff and support process improvement initiatives.
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
  • 6-10+ years of experience in preconstruction or estimating for commercial or industrial construction.
  • Strong technical understanding of building systems, sequencing, and construction means and methods.
  • Proven ability to produce accurate budgets at conceptual and schematic design phases.
  • Experience with adaptive reuse or renovation projects, where scope definition and risk management are critical.
  • Proficiency with estimating and takeoff tools (Bluebeam, Excelbased models, and similar platforms).
  • Strong communication skills and confidence working directly with owners, architects, and subcontractors.
  • A proactive, solutionoriented mindset with high attention to detail.
What's on Offer
  • Base Salary: $105,000 - $135,000
  • Total Compensation (with bonus): $120,000 - $160,000
  • Annual Bonus: 10-20% performancebased
  • Vehicle / Transportation Allowance: $500 - $900 per month (roledependent)
Benefits & PerksThis company offers a wellrounded, competitive benefits package designed to support longterm career growth and worklife balance, including:
  • Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision plans with company contributions
  • Retirement: 401(k) program with company match
  • Paid Time Off:
    • Generous PTO allowance
    • Paid holidays
    • Additional flex or floating holidays (companydependent)
  • Professional Development:
    • Certification reimbursement
    • Continuing education and industry training support
    • Leadership development opportunities
  • Technology & Tools:
    • Companyprovided laptop and software
    • Estimating and takeoff tools provided
  • Work Environment:
    • Collaborative, teamfocused culture
    • Direct access to leadership and decisionmakers
    • Stability of a longstanding Nashville builder
  • Other Perks (roledependent):
    • Performance incentives
    • Company events and team outings
    • Hybrid flexibility when appropriate for preconstruction responsibilities


Contact

Henry Kemper

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About the Company

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Michael Page International

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.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
WEBSITE
https://www.michaelpage.ca/