Preconstruction Manager

Allegiance Group; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegiance Group is seeking an experienced Preconstruction Manager to lead preconstruction efforts across major projects in the Greater Detroit area.

The role oversees projects from early concept through GMP and handoff, supporting healthcare, commercial, multifamily, mixed-use, education, hospitality and institutional developments. Strong estimating, procurement, and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading preconstruction or estimating efforts for a General Contractor.
• Healthcare, commercial, multifamily, mixed-use, education, hospitality, or institutional project exposure preferred.
• Strong conceptual estimating, GMP prep, procurement planning, and subcontractor bid analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preconstruction process from concept through design development, GMP, final bid and handoff.
• Develop conceptual budgets, detailed estimates, bid packages, procurement strategies, and project schedules.
• Coordinate input from operations, design partners, subs, and vendors.
• Review drawings to identify scope gaps, risks, constructability issues and cost savings.
• Solicit, evaluate, and level subcontractor and supplier proposals.
• Lead value engineering and constructability reviews; evaluate alternatives.

Skills

Preconstruction experience

Estimating

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Construction Management or related degree

Tools

Procore

BuildingConnected

Bluebeam

On-Screen Takeoff

Job description

Our client, a respected Midwest General Contractor, is seeking an experienced Preconstruction Manager to lead preconstruction efforts across major projects throughout the Greater Detroit area.

This role will oversee projects from early concept through GMP and handoff, supporting healthcare, commercial, multifamily, mixed-use, education, hospitality, and institutional developments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the preconstruction process from concept through design development, GMP, final bid, and project handoff
• Develop conceptual budgets, detailed estimates, bid packages, procurement strategies, and project schedules
• Coordinate estimating input from operations teams, design partners, subcontractors, and vendors
• Review drawings and specifications to identify scope gaps, risks, constructability issues, and cost-saving opportunities
• Solicit, evaluate, and level subcontractor and supplier proposals
• Lead value engineering, budget reconciliation, constructability reviews, and alternative system evaluations
• Partner with Project Executives, Project Managers, and Superintendents to align budgets, logistics, procurement, and execution strategy
• Prepare and deliver client presentations, budget updates, proposals, and handoff documentation
• Support business development and mentor estimating team members where required

Required Experience & Skills:

• Proven preconstruction or estimating experience with a General Contractor
• Experience across healthcare, commercial, multifamily, mixed-use, education, hospitality, or institutional projects
• Strong experience with conceptual estimating, GMP preparation, procurement planning, and subcontractor bid analysis
• Experience with ground-up construction, renovations, occupied facilities, and phased projects
• Strong understanding of construction costs, trade scopes, scheduling, logistics, and market pricing
• Proficiency with platforms such as Procore, BuildingConnected, Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, or similar software
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with the Greater Detroit construction market is preferred
• A degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field is preferred