Lead Preconstruction Manager - Multifamily Projects

Embark Recruiting Solutions; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Embark Recruiting Solutions| client is a leading general contracting company in Columbus, OH seeking an experienced Preconstruction Manager for multifamily residential projects, including market-rate and luxury apartments, and mixed-use developments.

The role involves partnering with developers, owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to develop accurate budgets, schedules, and constructability analyses. Strong estimating, value engineering, and procurement experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in preconstruction, estimating, or construction project management with a general contracting company.
• Demonstrated experience with multifamily construction projects (apartments, podium, mixed-use).
• Strong understanding of estimating, budgeting, scheduling, and cost management.
• Experience reviewing drawings, specs, subcontractor proposals, and scopes.
• Knowledge of multifamily construction methods, building systems, materials, sequencing.
• Experience with subcontractor procurement, bid leveling, scope development, and value engineering.
• Proficiency with construction estimating, scheduling, and project management software.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and adapt to budget changes.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction for multifamily residential projects from concept to construction start.
• Collaborate to establish budgets, schedules, and construction strategies.
• Prepare conceptual, schematic, and detailed construction estimates.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, cash flows, and cost-control strategies.
• Review drawings for constructability, scope gaps, and cost savings.
• Perform value engineering analyses and propose cost-effective alternatives.
• Develop preliminary and detailed construction schedules (design milestones to sequencing).
• Coordinate subcontractor and supplier solicitation, bid packages, and buyout.
• Evaluate subcontractor proposals, confirm scope, and negotiate terms.
• Analyze site conditions, utilities, zoning, and development costs.
• Evaluate building systems, materials, and finishes for efficiencies.
• Review specs and design details for codes and accessibility compliance.
• Identify long-lead items and procurement strategies.
• Monitor budget changes and communicate cost impacts to stakeholders.
• Prepare preconstruction reports, estimates, schedules, and owner presentations.
• Identify project risks and mitigation strategies (cost, schedule, design, procurement).
• Coordinate transition from preconstruction to project management and field operations.
• Develop and maintain relationships with developers, owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers.

Skills

Preconstruction management

Multifamily construction

Estimating

Budgeting

Scheduling

Value engineering

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

Estimating software

CAD/BIM

Job description

Embark Recruiting Solutions| client is a leading general contracting company in Columbus, OH seeking an experienced Preconstruction Manager for multifamily residential projects, including market-rate and luxury apartments, and mixed-use developments.

The role involves partnering with developers, owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to develop accurate budgets, schedules, and constructability analyses. Strong estimating, value engineering, and procurement experience are essential.