Preconstruction Manager

lemoinecompany; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

LEMOINE, a Great Place to Work®-Certified company in Baton Rouge, is seeking an experienced Preconstruction Manager for commercial building projects. You will estimate conceptual, negotiated, and competitive bids, interface with Project Managers and clients, and drive accurate, risk-conscious estimates to support successful execution.

Primary responsibilities include leading the preconstruction team, coordinating bid activities, and mentoring staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in estimating/preconstruction for commercial GC or subcontractor.
• Strong math, budgeting, and financial analysis skills; proficient in MS Office and estimating software.
• Excellent teamwork and communication.

Responsibilities

• Review plans, specifications, and owner requirements; support risk evaluation, constructability reviews, and estimate contingencies.
• Prepare project estimates, including scopes of work, quantity takeoffs, subcontractor bid tabulations, and bid proposals.
• Coordinate RFIs, clarifications, addenda, and bid day activities to ensure complete scope coverage.
• Support preconstruction budgeting, value analysis, buyouts, estimate reviews, and proposal development.
• Manage and maintain subcontractor relationships, including prequalification, sourcing, bid coordination, and capacity awareness.
• When leading an estimate, manage the preconstruction team, develop bid lists, finalize budgets, attend pre-bid meetings, and complete estimate turnover.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and training support while promoting clear communication and professional development.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related curriculum or equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Estimating software

Job description

LEMOINE, a Great Place to Work®-Certified company is seeking an experienced Preconstruction Manager in commercial building construction. The Preconstruction Manager is responsible for estimating projects which include all conceptual, negotiated, and competitive bid estimates, and interfacing with Project Managers, all support teams, and client relations to achieve precise and accurate estimates, all in an effort to minimize risk and to keep focus on Lemoine's Foundations for Successful Execution.

Job Responsibilities:

• Review plans, specifications, and owner requirements; support risk evaluation, constructability reviews, and estimate contingencies.
• Prepare project estimates, including scopes of work, quantity takeoffs, subcontractor bid tabulations, and bid proposals in accordance with bid procedures.
• Coordinate RFIs, clarifications, addenda, and bid day activities to ensure complete and accurate scope coverage.
• Support preconstruction budgeting efforts, value analysis, buyouts, estimate reviews, and proposal development.
• Manage and maintain subcontractor relationships, including prequalification, sourcing, bid coordination, and capacity awareness.
• When leading an estimate, manage the preconstruction team, develop bid lists, finalize budgets, attend pre-bid meetings, and complete estimate turnover.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and training support while promoting clear communication and professional development.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited University in Construction Management, Engineering, or related curriculum or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in estimating/preconstruction role for a commercial general contractor or subcontractor.
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and estimating software programs.
• Solid skills in the areas of math, budgeting, financial analysis, as well as excellent teamwork, communication (written and oral), and interpersonal skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Lemoine Company, L.L.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applications are considered without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability. Only job-related factors will be considered in deciding applicants' qualifications for positions.