Pre-Construction Project Lead

Metcalf Builders Inc; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Metcalf Builders Inc in Reno, NV is seeking a Pre Construction Manager to lead preconstruction activities from budgeting through GMP and smooth handoff to operations.

You will collaborate with owners, architects, and engineers to align scope and manage costs, while preparing budgets and detailed estimates at design milestones. Prior experience in preconstruction and strong communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of preconstruction, estimating, or commercial construction project management.
• Strong ability to read, interpret, and navigate plans and specifications.
• Experience developing conceptual budgets and progressive design-phase estimates.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to lead bid leveling, trade scoping, and procurement preparation.
• Proficiency with plan review tools such as Bluebeam (or similar).

Responsibilities

• Work closely with owners, architects, and design professionals from conceptual design through construction document completion and project turnover.
• Participate in design meetings and provide real-time cost, constructability, and feasibility input.
• Represent Metcalf Builders, Inc. at industry and community events and support business development activities.
• Develop conceptual budgets using client-provided metrics and preliminary information.
• Prepare clear, detailed, and accurate estimates at each design milestone.
• Create final contract exhibits reflecting approved budgets for client execution.
• Perform value engineering studies and provide cost-saving alternatives while maintaining design intent.
• Maintain and track scope sheets, risk logs, allowances, and contingencies.
• Conduct constructability reviews throughout the design phases.
• Collaborate with operations teams on logistics planning, sequencing, and scheduling strategies.
• Continuously innovate preconstruction workflows and tools to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Prepare bid packages, instructions to bidders, and detailed trade-specific clarifications using company bidding software.
• Manage subcontractor outreach to strengthen partnerships and expand bid participation.
• Review, validate, and level subcontractor bids and schedules.
• Ensure all scopes are complete and fully covered prior to final pricing submissions.
• Coordinate a seamless transition to operations for buyout and construction.
• Train and mentor preconstruction staff when opportunities arise.
• Promote collaboration and strong communication across teams.

Skills

Plan reading

Budget estimation

MS Office

Communication

Project management

Detail orientation

Bid leveling

Bluebeam

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Metcalf Builders Inc in Reno, NV is seeking a Pre Construction Manager to lead preconstruction activities from budgeting through GMP and smooth handoff to operations.

You will collaborate with owners, architects, and engineers to align scope and manage costs, while preparing budgets and detailed estimates at design milestones. Prior experience in preconstruction and strong communication are essential for success.