Preconstruction Manager

Michael Page; Exton (PA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a seasoned professional to lead preconstruction activities and drive estimating efforts for complex commercial and industrial projects in the Exton, PA area. You will partner with clients, design teams, and construction leadership to ensure project success from pursuit through handoff to operations.

The role requires strong experience in preconstruction or construction management, with a focus on accurate budgeting, cost forecasting, and value engineering.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in preconstruction, estimating, or construction management.
• Strong commercial construction knowledge.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction activities from project pursuit through handoff to operations.
• Develop conceptual and detailed estimates.
• Prepare and manage project budgets and cost forecasts.
• Evaluate drawings and specifications for constructability.
• Coordinate subcontractor pricing and procurement efforts.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and cost-saving solutions.
• Support permit planning and early project development activities.
• Collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Preconstruction

Estimating

Construction management

Stakeholder management

Project budgeting

Education

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

Job description

Join a growing construction management organization where you\'ll lead preconstruction activities, budgeting, and estimating efforts across complex commercial and industrial projects. This position offers the opportunity to play a critical role in project success while partnering with clients, design teams, and construction leadership.

Our client is a respected construction management and general contracting firm delivering projects across several sectors, including commercial, industrial, healthcare, multifamily, and specialty construction markets. The company is known for its collaborative culture, client-focused approach, and commitment to delivering high-quality projects.

Description

• Lead preconstruction activities from project pursuit through handoff to operations.
• Develop conceptual and detailed estimates.
• Prepare and manage project budgets and cost forecasts.
• Evaluate drawings and specifications for constructability.
• Coordinate subcontractor pricing and procurement efforts.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and cost-saving solutions.
• Support permit planning and early project development activities.
• Collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, and internal stakeholders.

Profile

• Proven experience in preconstruction, estimating, or construction management.
• Strong commercial construction knowledge.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor\'s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.

Job Offer

• Opportunity to join a growing and highly collaborative organization.
• Exposure to diverse and complex construction projects.
• Strong leadership team and project pipeline.
• Salary Range: $120,000 - $160,000

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual\'s status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.