Preconstruction & Bid Manager (General Building Construction)

Pramira Inc

Mandaluyong

On-site

PHP 892,800 - 1,339,200

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid training and professional development

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Pramira Inc is looking for a Preconstruction & Bid Manager to lead bid coordination and project intake for commercial construction projects. This role requires over 5 years of experience and is focused on improving workflows and subcontractor relationships.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, organizing the front-end construction process and ensuring project readiness before execution. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in preconstruction and bid management.
Experience with commercial construction projects.
Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Oversee bid coordination and project intake.
Manage subcontractor outreach and procurement planning.
Coordinate project handoff from preconstruction to operations.

Skills

Project management

Bid coordination

Procurement planning

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Full-time
Compensation: PHP 80000 - PHP 120000 - monthly

Company Description

Division: Prime Design+Build (A Division of Pramira)

About Prime Design+Build

Prime Design+Build is a division of Pramira and operates as a Southern California-based general contractor specializing in healthcare construction and industrial tenant improvements.

We focus on relationship-driven, negotiated work — not commodity bid chasing. Our expertise spans healthcare facilities (ground-up and tenant improvements) and industrial tenant improvements with a strong emphasis on power and infrastructure upgrades.

Our 2026 growth strategy is centered on expanding our private-sector pipeline within:

Industrial Tenant Improvements & Power Upgrades

As we continue expanding our General Building and Prime Design-Build divisions, we are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and execution-focused Preconstruction & Bid Manager to help lead our front-end construction operations.

This role is critical to helping Pramira scale efficiently by improving bid management, subcontractor coordination, procurement planning, project intake, and preconstruction workflows before projects move into field execution.

Job Description

Position Overview

The Preconstruction & Bid Manager will oversee bid coordination, project intake, subcontractor outreach, procurement planning, estimating support, and project readiness across multiple commercial construction projects throughout California.

This role sits at the intersection of business development, estimating, operations, and project management. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes ownership of workflows, drives accountability across teams, and proactively identifies issues before they impact project execution.

The right person is not simply an estimator or coordinator — they are a strong operational leader who helps organize and drive the entire front-end construction process.

Key Responsibilities

Bid Management & Opportunity Intake

Manage incoming bid opportunities from clients, developers, brokers, and public/private portals
Coordinate project intake and opportunity tracking
Support bid/no-bid evaluations with leadership
Maintain bid calendars, deadlines, and proposal schedules
Organize bid documents, drawings, specifications, and subcontractor distribution
Coordinate subcontractor outreach and bid coverage efforts
Track proposal progress and ensure timely bid submissions
Assist with RFIs, clarifications, and bid communications
Maintain visibility into all active pursuits and pipeline activity

Preconstruction Coordination

Support preconstruction planning for commercial TI and ground-up projects
Review plans, specifications, scopes, and schedules for constructability and execution risks
Identify missing information, scope gaps, and coordination issues early
Coordinate closely with estimating, operations, and project management teams
Assist with project budgeting, scope alignment, and proposal preparation
Help ensure projects are fully prepared before turnover to operations

Subcontractor Sourcing & Buyout

Lead subcontractor sourcing and RFP efforts across multiple trades
Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and suppliers
Analyze and level subcontractor bids
Identify exclusions, scope gaps, and pricing risks
Support subcontractor buyout and contract coordination
Track subcontractor responsiveness, pricing competitiveness, manpower availability, and performance

Procurement & Material Coordination

Coordinate procurement activities across multiple active projects
Track material lead times and identify procurement risks early
Coordinate material approvals, ordering, deliveries, and vendor follow-up
Resolve procurement-related issues including substitutions, shortages, returns, damaged materials, and credits
Ensure procurement schedules align with project execution schedules
Develop and maintain strong vendor and supplier relationships
Negotiate pricing and improve purchasing efficiency
Support material standardization efforts where appropriate
Monitor market pricing trends and material cost fluctuations
Support value engineering and cost-saving initiatives

Project Turnover & Operations Handoff

Coordinate project handoff from preconstruction into operations
Organize turnover meetings between estimating, PMs, superintendents, and operations teams
Ensure all project assumptions, budgets, procurement logs, subcontractor commitments, and critical documentation are captured
Help improve communication between estimating, preconstruction, and field execution teams

Systems, SOPs & Process Improvement

Improve procurement, bidding, and intake workflows
Develop SOPs, trackers, templates, and reporting systems
Improve visibility and accountability across front-end construction operations
Help build scalable operational systems to support company growth

Qualifications

Qualifications

Required Experience

5+ years of experience in:
- Preconstruction
- Bid coordination
- Procurement
- Estimating support
- Project engineering
- Commercial or General Building construction
Experience supporting:
- Commercial tenant improvements
- Ground-up construction
- Industrial projects
- Healthcare or medical office projects
- Retail and mixed-use projects
Experience working for a General Contractor preferred
Experience coordinating subcontractors and suppliers within California markets

Technical Knowledge

Strong understanding of:
- Commercial construction methods
- Building systems and trades
- Procurement and material coordination
- Scope review and bid leveling
- Construction sequencing and scheduling
Ability to read and interpret:
- Architectural drawings
- Structural plans
- MEP drawings
- Specifications
- Bid packages
Highly organized with strong attention to detail
Strong communication and coordination skills
High sense of urgency and accountability
Strong negotiation and vendor management abilities
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
Strong problem-solving and critical‑thinking skills
Systems‑oriented mindset with process improvement capabilities
Proactive and capable of operating independently