Lead Preconstruction Manager – Residential Housing

Accounting Search; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Accounting Search in Columbus, OH is seeking a seasoned Preconstruction Manager to lead estimating and preconstruction for large multi-family residential projects, including apartments and senior housing. You will manage the entire estimation process, build critical industry relationships, and present cost strategies directly to clients.

The role emphasizes complete estimating, value engineering, bidding, and project planning to ensure competitive, accurate cost outcomes for clients.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead, create, and finalize comprehensive project estimates.
• Research materials, source alternatives, and develop value engineering ideas with costs.
• Build qualified subcontractor bid lists and analyze bids and scopes.
• Develop preliminary preconstruction schedules and determine staffing and general conditions.
• Complete detailed On-Screen Takeoffs.
• Prepare professional presentation documents and clearly present cost information to clients.
• Review and ensure accuracy of estimates prepared by team members.

Skills

Industry experience

Market knowledge

Relationship building

Job description

Accounting Search in Columbus, OH is seeking a seasoned Preconstruction Manager to lead estimating and preconstruction for large multi-family residential projects, including apartments and senior housing. You will manage the entire estimation process, build critical industry relationships, and present cost strategies directly to clients.

The role emphasizes complete estimating, value engineering, bidding, and project planning to ensure competitive, accurate cost outcomes for clients.