Pre-Construction Lead: Strategy, Estimating & Coordination

Cornerstone Recruiting; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Recruiting is seeking a skilled Pre-Construction Manager to lead complex commercial projects from concept through construction handoff in the Maryland/Baltimore area.

This role partners with owners, architects, engineers, estimators, and construction teams to ensure projects are thoroughly planned, competitively priced, and positioned for successful execution before field work begins. Steel, architectural metals, and glazing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline.
• 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.

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

Construction Management

Pre-construction

Client relationship

Budgeting & Estimating

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Cornerstone Recruiting is seeking a skilled Pre-Construction Manager to lead complex commercial projects from concept through construction handoff in the Maryland/Baltimore area.

This role partners with owners, architects, engineers, estimators, and construction teams to ensure projects are thoroughly planned, competitively priced, and positioned for successful execution before field work begins. Steel, architectural metals, and glazing experience is preferred.