Pre-Construction Manager/Estimator

Mavin Construction LLC; East Highland Estates (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Preconstruction Manager at Mavin Construction serves as a strategic leader guiding early planning, budgeting, and design decisions from concept to turnover. This role leads all estimating and preconstruction efforts, collaborates with project teams, clients, and trade partners, and drives innovative workflows to improve cost control, schedule adherence, and project quality.

A strong background in BIM, takeoff and cost optimization is required to help the company stay ahead in a competitive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Project Manager, Pre-Con Manager or Estimator.
• Proficiency with industry software for project management, scheduling, estimating, takeoff and BIM.
• Must have reliable transportation to job sites.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to lead clients in cost decisions without always relying on subcontractors.
• Lead technology advancement and internal workflows for takeoff, estimating, bid invites, modeling and clash detection.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage preconstruction estimating and budgeting processes.
• Develop conceptual budgets and detailed cost estimates.
• Coordinate with clients, designers, and contractors in early planning.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and vendor proposals.
• Lead value engineering and cost optimization efforts.
• Oversee design meetings and municipal coordination.
• Build and improve internal preconstruction workflows and tools.
• Provide regular updates on workload and opportunity pipeline.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Relationship building

Safety awareness

Continuous learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

BIM

Estimating software

Scheduling software

Project management software

Accounting software

Job description

Overview

The Preconstruction Manager at Mavin Construction serves as a strategic leader and trusted advisor throughout the planning and preconstruction phases of a project. This role is responsible for guiding internal teams, clients, and trade partners from early concept through project turnover, ensuring alignment with project goals related to budget, schedule, quality, and constructability.

The Preconstruction Manager leads all estimating and preconstruction efforts for assigned projects and works collaboratively with project management teams to deliver a seamless transition into construction. This individual is expected to drive accountability, foster strong relationships, and elevate the overall performance of the preconstruction process through leadership, technical expertise, and innovation.

The Details

Characteristics:

• Highly Organized, Self-Motivated and Driven to Succeed
• Places great value on relationships with ALL team members, customers and vendors
• Team Leader and Team Builder
• Safety-conscious with a strong understanding of industry best practices
• Places great value on continuous learning and self - improvement

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Project Manager, Pre-Con Manager or Estimator
• Familiarity with industry specific software related to project management, accounting, scheduling, estimating, takeoff and BIM
• Must be a licensed driver with reliable transportation to and from job sites
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Must be able to perform detailed estimates with very schematic information by filling in the blanks for details not shown by having an intimate knowledge of construction.
• Must be able to lead the client in making informed decisions around cost without leaning on subcontractors at all times.
• Lead the technology advancement and define our internal workflows for items like takeoff, estimating, bid invites, modeling and clash detection so we can be a leader in our industry leveraging technology in the delivery of our services.

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift 25 lbs
• Ability to visit and walk active construction sites as needed

Responsibilities:

Note that all duties denoted by an asterix (*) fall to the Pre-Con Manager in the absence of other project team members. If other team members are involved, the team will decide and communicate who is responsible.

General

• Actively participate in internal company meetings, including weekly team and quarterly company meetings
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and vendors
• Support business development efforts, including client engagement and opportunity tracking
• Maintain and continuously improve estimating databases, tools, and workflows
• Serve as a subject matter expert in preconstruction and estimating practices

Administrative

• Provide regular updates on project workload and opportunity pipeline
• Maintain accurate and organized documentation of estimates, budgets, and project data
• Support the refinement and standardization of internal preconstruction processes

Pre Construction & Estimating

• Lead responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), including participation in interviews and presentations
• Facilitate client meetings and guide early project planning discussions
• Perform site evaluations and develop detailed scope narratives
• Prepare conceptual budgets, detailed estimates, and cost analyses
• Solicit, level, and evaluate subcontractor and vendor proposals
• Lead value engineering and cost optimization efforts
• Initial Project Planning with Owners
• Design Oversight: Coordinate and lead design meetings
  • Manage costs
  • Municipal coordination and permit application *
  • Procurement of architects/engineers/vendors or subcontractors *
• Submittals (this typically will be PM or APM responsibility; only in extenuating circumstances would this be required) *
  • Kickoff Submittal Process to assist in expediting a project *
• Build/Leverage software tools that expedite (automate as much as possible) everything we do internally to dissect the scope of a project.

Construction

• Assist with large change order estimates
• Assist with Model Management, Clash Detection or other BIM related tasks
• Project Closeout
  • As-Builts being updated using BIM
  • Owner Trainings associated with BIM

Additional Responsibilities/Possible Assignments:

• Attend industry-specific events as needed
• Assist with Construction - specific hiring process including interviews and onboarding

Your Impact (Value + How You Make a Difference)

• Serve as a guide and leader for internal team, subcontractors, vendors and clients from concept to completion
• Maintain a team-oriented environment and positively lead through challenges and obstacles
• Drive the overall success of each project and are ultimately accountable for the success or failure of a project
• Maintain positive relationships with past clients leading to additional work or ongoing maintenance
• Add value to others in terms of leadership, mentorship and knowledge transfer to grow the company from within
• Add to the company culture and improve overall organizational health
• Constantly analyze and improve the Mavin Way

Reporting Structure

• Reports to: Partner or Director of Preconstruction
• Works in Concert with Project Management Staff
• Direct Reports: Others assisting with the Preconstruction Department