Preconstruction Manager

Engtal; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Biannual bonus

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Engtal in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to oversee budgeting, GMP development, and cost strategies for a spectrum of major projects. The role offers direct exposure to owners, design partners, and operations teams, with opportunities to influence design development and procurement on high-profile facilities.

You will lead a growing preconstruction team, drive constructability and value engineering, and mentor junior estimators, all within a family-oriented culture that

Qualifications

• Experience leading preconstruction from budgeting through GMP.
• Strong collaboration with owners, architects, engineers and operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction efforts from conceptual budgeting through final GMP.
• Develop estimates, cost models, value engineering strategies, and constructability reviews.
• Partner with owners, architects, engineers, and operations teams throughout design development.
• Manage subcontractor outreach, bid packages, scope reviews, and procurement strategies.
• Mentor and develop junior estimators and preconstruction professionals.

Skills

Cost estimation

Value engineering

Constructability reviews

Subcontractor management

Leadership/mentoring

Job description

Preconstruction Manager | Cincinnati, OH | $150K+

This nationally recognized builder has established itself as a leader in Ohio, with a $1.2B+ regional backlog and approximately 80% repeat/referral business. Their portfolio includes major healthcare facilities, university campuses, advanced manufacturing plants, general commercial/entertainment, mission-critical, and complex commercial developments.

What makes this opportunity stand out is the combination of major project scale, long-term stability, and a genuinely family-oriented culture. Despite their national presence, they've maintained a collaborative environment where employees have direct access to leadership, are recognized for their contributions, and have clear opportunities to advance.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Major Project Portfolio: Work on complex, high-profile projects across healthcare, higher education, industrial/manufacturing, mission critical, commercial, and public construction.
• Exceptional Stability: $1.2B+ Ohio backlog and approximately 80% repeat/referral business provide a strong foundation for long-term growth.
• Career Advancement: Formal promotion and compensation reviews every six months, creating consistent opportunities for recognition and advancement.
• Growing Cincinnati Team: Join an expanding preconstruction department with opportunities to take ownership of major pursuits and grow into senior leadership.
• Family-Oriented Culture: The resources and reputation of a national contractor with the relationships, accessibility, and supportive culture of a smaller firm.
• Leadership Exposure: Work directly with owners, design partners, operations teams, and senior leadership on high-value projects.
• Competitive Benefits: $150K+ compensation potential, biannual bonus opportunities, 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, and comprehensive benefits.

The Role

• Lead preconstruction efforts from conceptual budgeting through final GMP.
• Develop estimates, cost models, value engineering strategies, and constructability reviews.
• Partner with owners, architects, engineers, and operations teams throughout design development.
• Manage subcontractor outreach, bid packages, scope reviews, and procurement strategies.
• Mentor and develop junior estimators and preconstruction professionals.