Preconstruction Manager

Resource Options, Inc.; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Resource Options, Inc. is seeking an experienced Preconstruction Manager in Farmington, CT to lead preconstruction efforts from client engagement through turnover to operations.

You will drive budgets, estimates, and constructability reviews while coordinating with owners, architects, engineers, subs, and internal teams to position projects for success before construction begins. The role emphasizes strong client relationships, insightful cost analyses, and strategic planning to secure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years in preconstruction, estimating, PM or related commercial construction roles.
• Strong means and methods, scheduling, budgeting, and project delivery knowledge.
• Experience with commercial/institutional/healthcare/education/industrial projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction activities for negotiated, design-build, and other projects.
• Manage budgets, conceptual estimates, value engineering, and cost analyses.
• Build relationships with clients, design teams, consultants and stakeholders.
• Serve as primary contact during preconstruction and transition to construction.

Skills

Estimating

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Excel

AutoCAD

BIM software

Education

Bachelor's degree in CM/Engineering/Architecture

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Project

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

BIM platforms/estimating software

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Preconstruction Manager to join a well-established and highly respected General Contractor partnered with ROI. This individual will play a critical role in the pursuit, planning, and successful execution of commercial construction projects by leading preconstruction efforts from initial client engagement through project turnover to operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in estimating, budgeting, constructability reviews, and client relationship management. This position offers the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects while collaborating with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and internal project teams to ensure projects are positioned for success before construction begins.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction activities for negotiated, design-build, and other alternative delivery projects
• Manage project budgets, conceptual estimates, value engineering exercises, and cost analyses throughout the design process
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, design teams, consultants, and project stakeholders
• Serve as the primary point of contact during the preconstruction phase and facilitate a seamless transition to construction operations
• Review evolving project designs to identify cost, schedule, constructability, and scope impacts
• Monitor market trends, subcontractor pricing, labor conditions, and material costs to maintain accurate project budgets
• Collaborate with operations teams to develop bidding strategies and trade package scopes
• Coordinate subcontractor outreach, bid solicitation, and bid evaluation activities
• Prepare conceptual estimates, detailed budgets, qualifications, exclusions, and scope narratives
• Support proposal development, presentations, interviews, and client pursuit efforts
• Develop preliminary project schedules, logistics plans, and phasing strategies
• Facilitate design coordination meetings and assist in resolving design and budget challenges
• Prepare turnover documentation and lead project handoff meetings with construction teams
• Mentor and support junior preconstruction, estimating, and project staff as needed
• Participate in strategic planning efforts to help secure future project opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in preconstruction, estimating, project management, or related commercial construction roles
• Strong understanding of construction means and methods, scheduling, budgeting, and project delivery processes
• Experience managing preconstruction services on commercial, institutional, healthcare, education, industrial, or mixed-use projects
• Proven ability to prepare conceptual and detailed estimates across multiple project types
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to interact effectively with clients and project teams
• Experience reviewing construction documents and identifying design, scope, and constructability concerns
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Project
• Experience with Bluebeam, AutoCAD, BIM platforms, or estimating software is highly preferred
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Pay Range: $140,000 - $180,000 per year

Now in our 4th decade, Resource Options, Inc. (“ROI”) partners with Design, Construction, Environmental, and Real Estate professionals to help them identify great opportunities within their area of expertise. With offices throughout New England, New York and New Jersey, ROI seeks candidates interested in rewarding careers with companies serving the natural and built environments. Representative positions include carpenters, electricians, laborers, pipefitters, plumbers, OSHA 40 technicians, CDL drivers, lab pack chemists, HEO’s, w/ww operators, analytical chemists, environmental scientists, safety professionals, land surveyors, M/E/P engineers, civil, structural and geotechnical engineers, architects and interior designers, project managers, estimators, superintendents, OPM representatives, property managers, facility maintenance technicians and more.

ROI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

ROI intends to provide a safe and drug‑free work environment for our employees and our clients; as such you may be required to take a pre‑employment drug screen before beginning employment.