Preconstruction Manager

Niche SSP - No.1 for Estimating Talent; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Benefits package

Job summary

Niche SSP - No.1 for Estimating Talent is seeking an experienced Estimator to lead preconstruction for large multifamily and data center projects in the Southeast. You will drive conceptual budgets, GMP estimates, and procurement strategies.

Responsibilities include leading subcontractor solicitation, bid leveling, and risk assessments, while coordinating with owners, architects, engineers, and operations teams. Strong client-facing skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction estimating or preconstruction experience with a General Contractor.
• Multifamily and/or Data Center experience preferred.
• Strong experience managing projects through conceptual estimating, design development, and GMP.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction efforts for large-scale Multifamily and/or Data Center projects.
• Manage projects from early conceptual budgeting through GMP and construction handoff.
• Develop conceptual estimates, detailed budgets, and final GMP estimates.
• Lead subcontractor solicitation, bid leveling, scope reviews, and trade partner selection.
• Work closely with owners, architects, engineers, operations teams, and subcontractors throughout preconstruction.
• Perform constructability reviews and identify potential cost, schedule, and design risks.
• Lead value engineering and cost-control exercises while maintaining project requirements.
• Develop clear scopes of work and bid packages.
• Lead client budget presentations and communicate cost changes throughout design.
• Coordinate procurement strategies for long-lead materials and critical trades.
• Support project scheduling, logistics, and overall preconstruction planning.
• Assist in mentoring junior members of the estimating and preconstruction team.

Skills

Estimating & preconstruction

Client communication

Budgeting & GMP

Drawing & specs reading

Education

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

Job description

Salary: up to $160k base + benefits inc vehichle allowance

Client: Established Southeast GC focusing on multifamily and data center projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction efforts for large-scale Multifamily and/or Data Center projects.
• Manage projects from early conceptual budgeting through GMP and construction handoff.
• Develop conceptual estimates, detailed budgets, and final GMP estimates.
• Lead subcontractor solicitation, bid leveling, scope reviews, and trade partner selection.
• Work closely with owners, architects, engineers, operations teams, and subcontractors throughout preconstruction.
• Perform constructability reviews and identify potential cost, schedule, and design risks.
• Lead value engineering and cost-control exercises while maintaining project requirements.
• Develop clear scopes of work and bid packages.
• Lead client budget presentations and communicate cost changes throughout design.
• Coordinate procurement strategies for long-lead materials and critical trades.
• Support project scheduling, logistics, and overall preconstruction planning.
• Assist in mentoring junior members of the estimating and preconstruction team.

Requirements

• 5+ years of commercial construction estimating or preconstruction experience with a General Contractor.
• Multifamily and/or Data Center experience required.
• Strong experience managing projects through conceptual estimating, design development, and GMP.
• Experience managing large and complex construction projects preferred.
• Strong knowledge of subcontractor solicitation, bid leveling, scope development, and procurement.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications across multiple trades.
• Strong understanding of construction means, methods, and project sequencing.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Strong client-facing communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple projects and deadlines.