Preconstruction Manager

HGC Construction; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HGC Construction in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to lead front-end planning and coordination on construction projects. This role includes guiding design development, managing project milestones, and ensuring alignment with client goals. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of construction experience and the ability to influence stakeholders.

Join HGC Construction to not only build structures but also a legacy of quality and integrity in the construction industry.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of construction experience with at least 3 years in a preconstruction leadership or project management capacity.
• Experience working on complex commercial or institutional projects.
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead project visioning, scope alignment, and high-level scheduling.
• Coordinate with architects and engineers for budget and schedule objectives.
• Represent the company in preconstruction meetings and presentations.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Construction Experience

Budgeting Principles

Organizational Skills

Education

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

Job description

The Preconstruction Manager is responsible for leading the front-end planning and coordination efforts on construction projects prior to breaking ground. This role focuses on guiding design development, managing project milestones during the design phase, aligning with client goals, and facilitating smooth handoff to operations. The Preconstruction Manager serves as the strategic lead during the preconstruction phase.

A LEGACY OF BUILDING CAREERS

At HGC Construction, we are building for the long haul. We believe exceptional work begins with people who share our values and commitment to excellence. We recognize that our employees are more than professionals; they’re individuals with families, passions, and full lives beyond work. That’s why we emphasize balance, supporting both professional growth and personal fulfillment. Our culture thrives on celebrating shared victories, encouraging growth, and making a lasting impact on our clients and community. At HGC Construction, we’re not just building structures; we’re building a legacy of quality, integrity, and purpose.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Strategy

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and design partners during the preconstruction phase.
• Lead project visioning, scope alignment, phasing strategies, and high-level scheduling.
• Facilitate internal and external team collaboration to keep preconstruction efforts on track.

Design Management

• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and consultants to guide design toward budget and schedule objectives.
• Ensure design solutions reflect constructability, procurement strategies, and cost goals.
• Host design review meetings and track design progress relative to program needs.

Budget Oversight (Non-Estimating)

• Collaborate with Estimators to understand and present milestone budgets and cost plans.
• Identify budget risks or scope gaps and drive the team toward reconciliation strategies.
• Lead value management discussions with design and ownership teams without performing takeoffs.

Procurement Strategy

• Guide early trade partner involvement, procurement schedules, and packaging strategies.
• Coordinate early bid releases or preconstruction input from key subcontractors.
• Manage relationships with critical vendors and prequalify partners as needed.

Schedule Development

• Lead development of high-level project schedules including preconstruction milestones, design deliverables, permitting, and early enabling work.
• Coordinate input from design, estimating, and operations teams.

Client Engagement

• Represent the company in preconstruction meetings, presentations, and interviews.
• Communicate progress, constraints, and opportunities to clients and stakeholders in a proactive manner.
• Ensure client expectations are met through alignment of design, budget, and schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field
• 7+ years of construction experience with at least 3 years in a preconstruction leadership or project management capacity
• Prior experience working on complex commercial or institutional projects
• Strong communicator and relationship builder with the ability to influence stakeholders
• Deep understanding of project phasing, delivery methods (CMAR, GMP, Design-Build), and value management processes
• Familiar with budgeting principles, construction means and methods, and permitting processes
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to lead teams through ambiguity
• Experience facilitating design coordination and early-stage decision-making

Huseman Group is an EOE/M/F/D/V - Alcohol- and Drug-Free Workplace

Huseman Group is an Equal Opportunity Employerand maintainsan Alcohol- and Drug-Free Workplace. Wecomply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws anddo not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability,genetic information,veteran or military status, or any other status protected by law.