Lead, Mission Critical Preconstruction & Estimating

Knutson Construction Services; Fort Snelling Unorganized Territory (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Performance Based Career Advancement

Medical, Dental and Vision

Health Savings Account with employer

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Life and Long-Term Disability Benefit

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Flex Fridays

401k w/Company Match

Annual Discretionary Bonus Program

Profit-Sharing Program

Job summary

Knutson Construction Services in Minnesota seeks a Senior Preconstruction Manager to lead estimating, procurement planning, design management, and client engagement for the Mission Critical market. You will direct the preconstruction team, develop accurate GMPs and front-end estimates, coordinate with project managers, and drive value through rigorous budgeting and risk management.

This role emphasizes leadership, coaching, and strategic collaboration with operations and business development to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field and 10+ years of preconstruction/construction experience.
• Or an Associate’s Degree in a construction-related field with 15+ years of experience.
• Strong leadership and coaching capabilities to develop Estimating teams.
• Deep knowledge of value-based design, cost control, and GMPs.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction process and prepare Mission Critical projects for construction start.
• Develop accurate cost estimates, GMPs, and front-end pricing with coordinating schedules.
• Coach Estimators and coordinate workload with the Preconstruction Director.
• Manage risk and opportunities through postmortem reviews and lessons learned.
• Build relationships with owners, design teams, and subcontractors to pursue profitable work.

Skills

Leadership

People development

Coaching & training

Estimating & cost control

IPD & design-build

Project budgeting

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field

Associate’s Degree in construction-related field

Job description

Knutson Construction Services in Minnesota seeks a Senior Preconstruction Manager to lead estimating, procurement planning, design management, and client engagement for the Mission Critical market. You will direct the preconstruction team, develop accurate GMPs and front-end estimates, coordinate with project managers, and drive value through rigorous budgeting and risk management.

This role emphasizes leadership, coaching, and strategic collaboration with operations and business development to