Lead Preconstruction Manager - Front-End Strategy (Denver)

Michael Page; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MPI in Colorado is seeking an experienced Preconstruction Manager to lead the front end of complex commercial projects, shaping strategy, budgets, and client decisions before ground is broken. Join a growing Colorado contractor where your expertise will be highly visible, your input will directly influence project success, and your career can grow alongside the business.

A growing Colorado commercial general contractor known for hands-on leadership, entrepreneurial culture, and commitment to

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction estimating experience.
• Experience with ground-up commercial projects ($10M-$150M+).
• Ability to prepare conceptual, schematic, DD, and GMP estimates.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and sequencing.
• Experience leading subcontractor bidding and buyout processes.
• Review and interpretation of plans, specifications, and project documents.
• Ability to perform quantity takeoffs and cost analysis.
• Proficiency with estimating software (Sage, OST, Bluebeam, Procore, BuildingConnected, etc.).
• Experience supporting business development and pursuit efforts.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review project information to define scope, assumptions, and preconstruction needs.
• Prepare cost estimates that support informed project planning and budgeting decisions.
• Develop preliminary schedules to identify key milestones before construction begins.
• Coordinate with internal construction teams to gather accurate project details.
• Review drawings, specifications, and project documents to identify cost and schedule impacts.
• Compare subcontractor and supplier pricing to support complete project estimates.
• Present estimate details, assumptions, and potential cost considerations to project stakeholders.
• Maintain organized preconstruction records for use throughout project planning.

Skills

Estimating experience

Ground-up projects

Conceptual estimates

Schematic estimates

DD estimates

GMP estimates

Construction methods

Construction materials

Project sequencing

Subcontractor bidding

Buyout processes

Plan review

Quantity takeoffs

Cost analysis

Estimating software

Business development

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Sage

OST

Bluebeam

Procore

BuildingConnected

Job description

MPI in Colorado is seeking an experienced Preconstruction Manager to lead the front end of complex commercial projects, shaping strategy, budgets, and client decisions before ground is broken. Join a growing Colorado contractor where your expertise will be highly visible, your input will directly influence project success, and your career can grow alongside the business.

A growing Colorado commercial general contractor known for hands-on leadership, entrepreneurial culture, and commitment to