Lead Preconstruction & Estimating Manager

RRC Solutions Group; Lawrence (KS); Hybrid; USD 110.000 - 170.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

RRC Solutions Group is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to lead the estimating function and manage budgets from contract execution through GMP development. You will coordinate with design partners, clients, and internal teams to ensure accurate budgets, schedules, and value-driven solutions in alignment with company standards.

This role requires oversight of the preconstruction phase, leading design reviews, constructability checks, and the GMP approval process, with turnover to Operations upon

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• 7–10 years of experience in estimating, preconstruction, or project management.
• Knowledge of Design-Build, CMAR, and negotiated delivery methods.
• Experience preparing detailed construction cost estimates and GMP proposals.
• Ability to lead client-facing meetings and present budget and schedule information to owners.
• Proficiency with construction software such as Procore and Bluebeam.

Aufgaben

• Lead the estimating team in producing accurate, complete cost estimates across all design phases.
• Manage project budgets from contract execution through GMP development, ensuring alignment with owner expectations.
• Establish milestone pricing schedules and oversee budget reviews at key design milestones.
• Direct value engineering exercises with owners, consultants, and design teams to maintain project feasibility.
• Develop and maintain project-specific preconstruction schedules from award through groundbreaking.
• Coordinate design team activities and lead constructability reviews throughout the design process.
• Manage the GMP development and owner presentation process, securing approval of the final budget and schedule.
• Confirm project readiness for construction mobilization and facilitate turnover to Operations.
• Coordinate with the Contracts Coordinator to execute owner contracts using company templates and standard terms.
• Develop bid strategy, manage subcontractor engagement, and oversee bid list development.
• Coordinate procurement planning for long-lead materials and critical trades.
• Recommend subcontractor selection at GMP and ensure procurement strategies are transferred to the project team.
• Provide day-to-day leadership of the estimating team, including workload allocation and priority setting.
• Coordinate across estimating, design, procurement, and operations teams to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Conduct turnover meetings with Operations, Project Management, and Field Leadership at the close of preconstruction.
• Monitor project risks and recommend mitigation strategies throughout the preconstruction phase.

Kenntnisse

Team leadership

Budget & scheduling

Client presentations

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Jobbeschreibung

RRC Solutions Group is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to lead the estimating function and manage budgets from contract execution through GMP development. You will coordinate with design partners, clients, and internal teams to ensure accurate budgets, schedules, and value-driven solutions in alignment with company standards.

This role requires oversight of the preconstruction phase, leading design reviews, constructability checks, and the GMP approval process, with turnover to Operations upon