Lead Preconstruction Manager - Multi-Family Housing

Essenti Talent; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Essenti Talent is seeking a seasoned Preconstruction Manager to lead estimating and preconstruction efforts for large multi-family residential, apartment, and senior housing projects in Columbus, OH. Relocation assistance is available.

The role includes managing the estimation process, building key industry relationships, and presenting cost strategies directly to clients. Responsibilities include completing estimates, value engineering, bidding and procurement, project planning, takeoffs, and

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in large multi-family residential estimating (HUD/OFHA/senior housing).
• Deep understanding of current market pricing and unit pricing.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain relationships with owners, architects and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimating and preconstruction efforts for large multi-family residential projects.
• Build and manage subcontractor bid lists and analyze bids.
• Develop preliminary preconstruction schedules and staffing plans.
• Prepare and present cost information to clients.
• Review and ensure accuracy of estimates prepared by team members.

Skills

Large multi-family estimating

Relationship building

Market pricing knowledge

Job description

Essenti Talent is seeking a seasoned Preconstruction Manager to lead estimating and preconstruction efforts for large multi-family residential, apartment, and senior housing projects in Columbus, OH. Relocation assistance is available.

The role includes managing the estimation process, building key industry relationships, and presenting cost strategies directly to clients. Responsibilities include completing estimates, value engineering, bidding and procurement, project planning, takeoffs, and