Preconstruction Lead — Estimating, Value Engineering, & Strategy

Dean Builds, Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) and 401(k) matching

Job summary

Dean Builds, Inc. is seeking a Senior Preconstruction Manager to oversee all preconstruction activities from concept through handoff. You will ensure accurate estimating, constructability reviews, value engineering, and scheduling to support on-time, within-budget project delivery.

Lead preconstruction teams, collaborate with owners, architects, engineers, and internal project teams, and mentor junior staff while aligning with market conditions and risk management strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• 7+ years of experience in commercial construction with significant preconstruction, estimating, or project planning experience.
• Experience leading preconstruction efforts for projects of varying size and complexity.
• Background working with general contractors, construction managers, or design-build teams.
• Experience with alternative delivery methods (CM at Risk, Design-Build, IPD).
• Experience in specific markets (healthcare, education, industrial, multifamily, etc.) a plus.
• Familiarity with BIM coordination and preconstruction modeling a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preconstruction activities from initial concept through project handoff.
• Ensure accurate estimating, constructability review, value engineering, scheduling, and risk assessment.

Skills

Estimating

Value engineering

Budget development

Constructability analysis

Reading drawings/specifications

Estimating software

Building codes knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Relationship management

Market knowledge

Education

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

Tools

Sage

ProEst

OST

Bluebeam

Excel

BIM coordination

Job description

Dean Builds, Inc. is seeking a Senior Preconstruction Manager to oversee all preconstruction activities from concept through handoff. You will ensure accurate estimating, constructability reviews, value engineering, and scheduling to support on-time, within-budget project delivery.

Lead preconstruction teams, collaborate with owners, architects, engineers, and internal project teams, and mentor junior staff while aligning with market conditions and risk management strategies.