Healthcare Preconstruction Lead - Estimating & VE

Leoforce; Morton (IL); On-site; USD 98,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical/dental/vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

HSA/FSA options

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Paid bereavement

Digital health perks

Job summary

Leoforce, a healthcare construction consulting firm, is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to lead all preconstruction activities across multiple large-scale commercial projects in Morton, IL. Role emphasizes estimating, scheduling, value engineering, and bid management, with close collaboration to owners, architects, and operations teams.

The ideal candidate has strong numerical skills, fluency with design documents, and thrives in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required.
• 3+ years of hands-on construction and preconstruction experience.
• Experience reading and interpreting contract documents, drawings, and specifications.
• Proficiency with quantity takeoff software (OST, Destini, or similar).
• Experience with design software (Revit, SketchUp, AutoCAD) for preconstruction.
• Bluebeam proficiency.
• Experience with bidding software (Building Connected, iSqFt, or similar).
• Ability to prepare conceptual cost estimates from historical data and subcontractor feedback.
• Solid Microsoft Office skills.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive preconstruction services including estimating, scheduling, value engineering, and risk management.
• Lead bid solicitation and subcontractor outreach and procurement.
• Research market conditions, historical cost data, material pricing, and labor rates.
• Perform material quantifications, scope development, and schedule planning.
• Conduct detailed reviews of design plans and specifications across a range of institutional projects.
• Develop variance summaries between estimates and value engineering studies throughout preconstruction.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with owners, architects, and the operations team to deliver accurate, competitive budgets.

Skills

Reading contracts

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree in CM/Engineering/Business/Architecture

Tools

OST

Destini

Revit

SketchUp

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Building Connected

iSqFt

Job description

Leoforce, a healthcare construction consulting firm, is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to lead all preconstruction activities across multiple large-scale commercial projects in Morton, IL. Role emphasizes estimating, scheduling, value engineering, and bid management, with close collaboration to owners, architects, and operations teams.

The ideal candidate has strong numerical skills, fluency with design documents, and thrives in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.