Pre-Construction Manager

LeoForce; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

LeoForce is recruiting a Pre-Construction Manager in Birmingham, AL to lead day-to-day pre-construction activities, coordinate estimating and design collaboration, and ensure accurate pricing through final pricing.

With 5+ years of relevant experience, you will supervise cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement in pre-construction processes, leveraging our tools and best practices for successful project handoffs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of related pre-construction, estimating, or construction experience.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day pre-construction activities for assigned pursuits and projects, coordinating estimating, scheduling, design collaboration, and procurement through final pricing.
• Develop and manage conceptual, schematic, and detailed estimates, ensuring scope, assumptions, quantities, and pricing are accurate and complete.
• Prepare conceptual budgets and estimate analyses to support project pursuits and customer discussions.
• Coordinate with operations, design management, procurement, and scheduling teams to support constructability reviews, logistics planning, and seamless project handoff.
• Engage with customers, designers, trade partners, and vendors to clarify scope, validate assumptions, and develop reliable pricing and schedules.
• Analyze subcontractor and vendor proposals, identifying risks, scope gaps, and opportunities.
• Identify and communicate key project risks, opportunities, and cost drivers to support informed decision‑making.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Tools

Estimating software

Project documentation tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pre-Construction Manager

Birmingham, AL, US

Experience: Manager

Salary: $140,000 - $160,000 per year

Job Details

Manager, Pre-Construction Service

Location: Birmingham, AL

About Us

We are a nationally recognized design-build firm delivering end-to-end solutions across construction, engineering, professional services, specialty equipment, and real estate. Serving clients in manufacturing, food & beverage, data centers, advanced technology, and distribution, we provide innovative solutions from concept through construction and project delivery.

• Lead day-to-day pre-construction activities for assigned pursuits and projects, coordinating estimating, scheduling, design collaboration, and procurement through final pricing.
• Develop and manage conceptual, schematic, and detailed estimates, ensuring scope, assumptions, quantities, and pricing are accurate and complete.
• Prepare conceptual budgets and estimate analyses to support project pursuits and customer discussions.
• Coordinate with operations, design management, procurement, and scheduling teams to support constructability reviews, logistics planning, and seamless project handoff.
• Engage with customers, designers, trade partners, and vendors to clarify scope, validate assumptions, and develop reliable pricing and schedules.
• Analyze subcontractor and vendor proposals, identifying risks, scope gaps, and opportunities.
• Identify and communicate key project risks, opportunities, and cost drivers to support informed decision‑making.
• Lead and coordinate pre-construction staff assigned to pursuits and projects, providing guidance and mentorship.
• Apply company pre-construction tools, benchmarks, and best practices to ensure consistency and continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of related pre‑construction, estimating, or construction experience.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with standard business software, spreadsheets, estimating software, and project documentation tools.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking an energetic, self‑motivated professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about delivering high-quality results. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem‑solver who enjoys working with cross‑functional teams and is committed to professional growth and continuous improvement.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach, and communicate effectively.
• May occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Primarily office-based environment with moderate noise levels.
• Occasional overtime may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

A bit about us:

We are a leading design-build and construction firm delivering innovative solutions across industrial, manufacturing, distribution, technology, and mission-critical projects. Our team is known for its commitment to safety, quality, collaboration, and delivering exceptional results for clients nationwide

Why join us?

Join a team where innovation, growth, and teamwork drive success. You'll have the opportunity to work on impactful projects, collaborate with industry experts, and grow your career in a culture that values professional development, accountability, and excellence