Preconstruction Lead, Commercial Development

Torch Technologies, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP participation

401(k) match

medical

dental

vision

life insurance

short-term disability

long-term disability

flexible spending accounts

Health Saving Accounts and Health Reim

Health Reimbursement Accounts

EAP

education assistance

paid time off

holidays

Job summary

Freedom Real Estate is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to lead the full preconstruction lifecycle for commercial development, construction, and advisory projects. You will manage budgeting, design coordination, GMP development, and vendor buyouts, while aligning scope with budget and objectives.

This client-facing role requires coordinating with architects, engineers, and consultants, presenting budgets and recommendations, and mentoring staff in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship is required.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Construction Management, Engineering, Building Science, or related field.
• 5–8+ years of experience in construction estimating or preconstruction.
• Experience leading projects from concept through buyout.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings and building systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction efforts across all phases from conceptual through construction documents.
• Develop and manage preconstruction schedules and deliverables.
• Lead client meetings and present budgets, estimates, and recommendations.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and consultants to align design and budget.
• Oversee preparation of detailed cost estimates and validate pricing assumptions.
• Lead budget reconciliation and cost management throughout design development.
• Manage subcontractor and supplier solicitation, bid leveling, and scope coverage.
• Develop procurement strategies and lead GMP development.
• Participate in and support final subcontractor buyout decisions.
• Lead value engineering efforts and recommend cost-saving solutions.
• Identify risks, scope gaps, and cost drivers early in the process.
• Coordinate with internal Advisory Services, Construction, and Development teams.
• Lead and mentor staff as applicable.

Skills

Leadership

Client-facing communication

Budget management

GMP development

Design-budget alignment

Time management

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Building Science, or related field

Tools

Bluebeam

On-Screen Takeoff

Building Connected

Excel

Job description

Freedom Real Estate is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to lead the full preconstruction lifecycle for commercial development, construction, and advisory projects. You will manage budgeting, design coordination, GMP development, and vendor buyouts, while aligning scope with budget and objectives.

This client-facing role requires coordinating with architects, engineers, and consultants, presenting budgets and recommendations, and mentoring staff in a fast-paced environment.