Pre Construction Manager

Just Construction Recruitment; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Just Construction Recruitment seeks a Preconstruction Manager to lead estimating and preconstruction activities for commercial and industrial projects in South Carolina. You will oversee estimates from concept through final pricing, coordinating with clients, subcontractors and operations to deliver competitive and sound proposals.

Responsibilities include reviewing drawings, managing take-offs, developing budgets and procurement strategies, supporting scheduling and constructability reviews,

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial or industrial construction estimating required.
• Leads estimates from concept through GMP or lump-sum pricing.
• Proficiency in Destini or equivalent estimating software.
• Strong Excel, Bluebeam and MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple estimates from conceptual budgeting through final GMP or lump-sum pricing.
• Review drawings, specifications and contract documents to identify scope gaps and project risks.
• Manage quantity take-offs, subcontractor pricing and cost analysis.
• Develop project budgets, procurement strategies and value engineering solutions.
• Support scheduling, constructability reviews and project planning.
• Build strong relationships with clients, architects, engineers and trade partners.
• Support business development, project pursuits, client presentations and interviews.
• Maintain historical cost data and improve estimating processes.
• Mentor and develop estimating staff.
• Ensure smooth handover from preconstruction to project operations.

Skills

Estimating leadership

Preconstruction management

Client communication

Cost analysis

Scheduling coordination

Team mentoring

Relationship building

Problem solving

Education

Construction Management or Engineering degree

Tools

Destini Estimating

Excel

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

A leading general contractor is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to lead estimating and preconstruction activities across a range of commercial and industrial construction projects.

This role will oversee estimates from conceptual design through final pricing and bid submission, working closely with clients, subcontractors and operations teams to deliver accurate, competitive and commercially sound proposals

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multiple estimates from conceptual budgeting through final GMP or lump-sum pricing.
• Review drawings, specifications and contract documents to identify scope gaps and project risks.
• Manage quantity take-offs, subcontractor pricing and cost analysis.
• Develop project budgets, procurement strategies and value engineering solutions.
• Support scheduling, constructability reviews and project planning.
• Build strong relationships with clients, architects, engineers and trade partners.
• Support business development, project pursuits, client presentations and interviews.
• Maintain historical cost data and improve estimating processes.
• Mentor and develop estimating staff.
• Ensure smooth handover from preconstruction to project operations.

Requirements

• Commercial or industrial construction estimating experience required.
• Experience leading estimates and managing preconstruction activities.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, costs and sequencing.
• Proficiency in estimating and take-off software such as Destini or equivalent.
• Strong Excel, Bluebeam and Microsoft Office skills.
• Working knowledge of scheduling software such as Microsoft Project or Primavera P6.
• Excellent communication, organisation and client-facing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Construction Management, Engineering or related degree preferred.
• Field construction experience strongly preferred.
• Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Professional development and continuing education support.Employee wellness programme.

Project Values:

$500K–$40M, ranging from smaller upfits to large, complex advanced manufacturing and industrial projects.

Location:

South Carolina, with local and regional travel as required.