Preconstruction Lead: Budgeting, Bids & Value Engineering

McShane Construction Company; Indian Hills (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Dental, & Health Coverage

401(k) with up to 4% Company Match

Life and Disability Insurance

Student Loan Assistance

15 PTO Days

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

McShane Construction Company is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to set up commercial and industrial projects for success from the start. You will lead bid teams, prepare budgets, and guide design decisions to maximize value.

With 3+ years in preconstruction/estimating, you will coordinate subcontractors, develop schedules, and mentor junior staff while maintaining strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Construction Management or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years’ related experience including at least one year preconstruction or estimating experience.
• Must have thorough competency in On-Screen Takeoff, BlueBeam, iSQft or similar estimating software.
• Ability to develop Conceptual Budgeting with full divisional breakdown from limited program information.

Responsibilities

• Lead the formation of bid teams and coordinate the submission of proposals for commercial and industrial construction projects.
• Prepare conceptual budget estimates utilizing initial project data and evaluate project scope.
• Support the project management team in subcontractor/vendor selection and buyout; develop project schedules.
• Advise clients on cost-impacting design decisions, offering alternatives and value engineering.
• Prepare detailed budget estimates with quantity take-offs and pricing; maintain market rates and subcontractor lists.
• Build relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and clients; mentor junior staff.

Skills

Bid coordination

Cost estimation

Team leadership

Education

B.S. in Construction Management or related field

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff

BlueBeam

iSQft

Job description

McShane Construction Company is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to set up commercial and industrial projects for success from the start. You will lead bid teams, prepare budgets, and guide design decisions to maximize value.

With 3+ years in preconstruction/estimating, you will coordinate subcontractors, develop schedules, and mentor junior staff while maintaining strong client relationships.