Preconstruction Lead for Industrial Projects

Barnhart Crane & Rigging; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

401(k) with match

Benefits package

Career growth

Team culture

Job summary

Barnhart Crane & Rigging in Memphis seeks a Preconstruction Manager to lead planning and pursuit efforts for complex heavy lift, transportation, rigging, and industrial construction projects. You will work with customers and internal teams to develop competitive solutions and support successful project execution.

This role coordinates estimating, planning, and scheduling, develops pursuit strategies and execution plans, and guides proposals, pricing reviews, and contract discussions while

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in industrial construction, heavy lift, heavy transport, rigging, EPC, or large capital projects.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in preconstruction, estimating, project management, or business development.
• Strong understanding of project planning, constructability, logistics, budgeting, and risk management.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, schedules, and project documentation.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with estimating, scheduling, or project management software is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction efforts for large capital projects from opportunity identification through project handoff.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including sales, engineering, project management, estimating, and operations.
• Collaborate with customers, contractors, and internal stakeholders to define project scope, schedule, logistics, and execution requirements.
• Develop pursuit strategies, preliminary execution plans, schedules, resource plans, and budgets.
• Support proposal development, pricing reviews, customer presentations, and contract discussions.
• Identify and communicate project risks related to safety, schedule, logistics, labor, equipment, and execution.
• Ensure awarded projects are successfully transitioned to project execution teams.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Project planning

Reading drawings & specs

Communication & presentation

Microsoft Office

Estimating software

Industrial construction understanding

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Estimating software

Scheduling software

Project management software

Job description

Barnhart Crane & Rigging in Memphis seeks a Preconstruction Manager to lead planning and pursuit efforts for complex heavy lift, transportation, rigging, and industrial construction projects. You will work with customers and internal teams to develop competitive solutions and support successful project execution.

This role coordinates estimating, planning, and scheduling, develops pursuit strategies and execution plans, and guides proposals, pricing reviews, and contract discussions while