Pre-Construction Manager

Bold Business; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in business process outsourcing is seeking a proactive Pre-Construction Manager to lead complex facility projects. The role involves ensuring seamless planning and execution by managing design, estimating, procurement, and more. Candidates should have strong coordination skills, proven experience in budgeting, and exceptional communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in pre-construction or estimating roles.
• Strong knowledge of industrial, commercial, and institutional (ICI) facilities.
• Experience with projects ranging from $250K to $100M.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-construction efforts including estimating and budgeting.
• Manage compliance of design processes with scope, budget, and schedule.
• Coordinate with estimators to deliver detailed cost estimates.

Skills

Communication

Budgeting

Project Management

Negotiation

Risk Management

Education

Degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field

Tools

Plan Swift

Procore

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe

Job description

Summary:

We’re seeking a sharp, organized, and proactive Pre-Construction Manager to lead planning and coordination for complex, high-impact facility projects. Success in this role requires the ability to align stakeholders, and bring clarity across design, estimating, and procurement— before construction begins

As a Pre-Construction Manager, you’ll work closely with estimators, design managers, and project leads to ensure that project design, budgeting, procurement, and risk planning are seamless and execution ready. Strong English-speaking skills and the ability to manage cross-functional coordination are essential.

About Us:
Bold Business is a US-based global business process outsourcing firm with 25+ years of experience and $7B+ in client engagements. We help clients scale with world-class remote talent across roles and industries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead pre-construction efforts including estimating, budgeting, and proposal development for Design-Build and Construction Management projects.
• Manage the design process—ensuring compliance, constructability, and alignment with scope, budget, and schedule.
• Coordinate with estimators to deliver conceptual and detailed cost estimates.
• Support procurement by identifying subcontractors, preparing documentation, and tracking engagement and performance.
• Present project proposals to clients and participate in strategic planning, consultant management, and contract negotiations.
• Oversee risk mitigation planning and identify cost-saving or value-adding opportunities.
• Maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, and clients.
• Assist with permits and approvals by liaising with municipalities and utility authorities.
• Help maintain supply chain and subcontractor databases and contribute to broader estimating efforts as needed.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in pre-construction, estimating, or related roles in a general contracting or design-build setting.
• Strong knowledge of industrial, commercial, and institutional (ICI) facilities including building envelope, site development, and M&E systems.
• Demonstrated experience with projects ranging from $250K to $100M under CM, Cost Plus, Stipulated Sum, and Design-Build delivery models.
• Familiar with estimating tools such as Plan Swift and Procore.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting construction documents from concept through detailed design.
• Skilled in high-level budgeting and detailed cost breakdowns.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills; able to lead client-facing presentations and technical discussions.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and Adobe.
• Experience in cold storage or food processing facilities is a strong asset.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree or diploma in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field.

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