Pre-Construction Lead for Complex Commercial Projects

Cornerstone Recruiting; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Recruiting is seeking a Pre-Construction Manager to lead complex commercial projects from concept through construction handoff. You will partner with clients, architects, engineers, estimators, and construction teams to ensure projects are thoroughly planned, commercially sound, and positioned for successful execution before work begins in the field.

The role requires experience with steel, architectural metals, and/or glazing, and a track record of coordinating multi-disciplinary

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent industry experience).
• Experience leading pre-construction, estimating, or design-build efforts on commercial construction projects.
• Strong understanding of construction estimating, budgeting, procurement, scheduling, and risk management.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with clients and project stakeholders.
• Experience participating in client presentations, project pursuits, or design-assist opportunities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while collaborating across several internal departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from award through a seamless transition to the construction team.
• Develop comprehensive pre-construction plans, schedules, and project execution strategies.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including Engineering, Estimating, Procurement, Business Development, and Construction.
• Review project scope, validate pricing, identify value engineering opportunities, and help maximize project profitability.
• Identify potential project risks early and develop practical mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate engineering deliverables, shop drawings, RFIs, submittals, procurement activities, and project schedules.
• Ensure project documentation is complete, accurate, and aligned with contractual requirements.
• Build strong relationships with owners, architects, general contractors, suppliers, and subcontractors throughout the design-assist process.
• Support client presentations, conceptual budgeting, proposals, contract reviews, and project planning efforts.
• Recommend and implement process improvements that enhance project execution, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Project planning

Client presentations

Relationship-building

Education

Degree in Construction Management/Engineering

Job description

Cornerstone Recruiting is seeking a Pre-Construction Manager to lead complex commercial projects from concept through construction handoff. You will partner with clients, architects, engineers, estimators, and construction teams to ensure projects are thoroughly planned, commercially sound, and positioned for successful execution before work begins in the field.

The role requires experience with steel, architectural metals, and/or glazing, and a track record of coordinating multi-disciplinary