Pre-Construction Manager: Estimating & Planning Lead

Accelevation LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Collaborative, high-energy workplace

Job summary

Accelevation LLC is seeking a Pre-construction Manager to lead all preconstruction activities for regional projects, providing expert estimating, planning, and constructability input prior to execution. The role ensures accurate deliverables, supports client decision-making, risk management, and a smooth handoff to operations.

The successful candidate will oversee estimating teams, develop schedules, and coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, and operations to align on pricing and sequencing.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in construction estimating, preconstruction, or project management.
• Proven experience leading preconstruction efforts on complex construction projects.
• Experience leading estimating teams preferred.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Proficiency with preconstruction software and estimating tools.
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate mature knowledge of construction pricing and cost drivers.
• Develop detailed and conceptual estimates for Exterior Envelope, Civil, and Structural scopes; or Mechanical and Electrical scopes depending on discipline.
• Develop cross-discipline knowledge to support holistic estimating and constructability input.
• Maintain relationships with subcontractors and vendors and leverage market knowledge while estimating.
• Apply understanding of local market conditions and their impact on pricing, labor availability, and procurement.
• Serve as a super user for preconstruction and estimating applications and tools.
• Support development of project schedules with duration and sequencing input.
• Coordinate and manage estimating teams, preconstruction work plans and deliverables.
• Present preconstruction deliverables to internal stakeholders and external clients.
• Provide leadership and supervision of all required preconstruction deliverables.
• Lead quality control reviews to ensure estimates, narratives, and deliverables are accurate.
• Develop, review, and provide input on project purchasing plans and subcontract bid packages.
• Coordinate with operations leadership for smooth transition from preconstruction to execution.
• Travel to job site as needed

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Estimating

Project management

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Construction/Data Center

Tools

Preconstruction software

Estimating tools

Job description

Accelevation LLC is seeking a Pre-construction Manager to lead all preconstruction activities for regional projects, providing expert estimating, planning, and constructability input prior to execution. The role ensures accurate deliverables, supports client decision-making, risk management, and a smooth handoff to operations.

The successful candidate will oversee estimating teams, develop schedules, and coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, and operations to align on pricing and sequencing.