Preconstruction Manager

Allegiance Group; Irmo (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary based on経験

Performance-based bonus

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and company holidays

Professional development support

Employee wellness program

Job summary

Allegiance Group in Irmo, SC is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to set projects up for success before ground is broken. You will lead estimates from concept to final pricing, identify risks early, and hand off a well-documented job to operations.

This office-based role collaborates with owners, architects, engineers, subs and suppliers, coordinating bid strategy, procurement planning, value engineering, and clear contract clarifications.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as an estimator or in a similar role with preconstruction experience.
• Commercial or industrial estimating experience.
• Field experience is a plus.
• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred.
• Destini Estimating or similar estimating and takeoff software.
• Bluebeam and strong Excel skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Project or Primavera P6.
• Good understanding of building systems, cost drivers, code requirements and LEED.
• You’re organized, you move quickly, and you can handle several deadlines without the quality slipping.
• You’re confident presenting to clients and good at building relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple estimates at various stages from conceptual to final pricing.
• Set estimate strategy and keep scope and budget aligned between phases.
• Review drawings, specs and contracts for gaps and flag risks early.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and price checks against market.
• Secure good trade coverage and select trade partners for each job.
• Plan procurement for long‑lead materials and equipment.
• Assist with schedules, phasing plans and constructability reviews.
• Lead value engineering to hit the owner’s budget.
• Write clear estimate clarifications that can stand as a contract exhibit.
• Keep historical cost data up to date for sharper future estimates.
• Attend pre‑bid meetings and site walks; hand off projects to operations.
• Take part in interviews and build relationships with owners, architects, engineers, subs and suppliers.
• Mentor estimators and help improve department processes and technology.

Skills

Estimating experience

Field experience

Client presentation

Relationship building

Time management

Organizational skills

Building systems knowledge

Education

Construction Management / Engineering / Architecture degree

Tools

Destini Estimating

Bluebeam

Excel

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Irmo, SC (Columbia area) | Full-time

We’re a commercial general contractor with offices in Greenville, Charleston and Irmo. We’re hiring a Preconstruction Manager for our Irmo office.

In this role you’ll set projects up to succeed before anyone breaks ground. You’ll lead estimates from early concept through to final pricing, spot risk early, and hand operations a job they can actually build.

What you’ll do

• Run several estimates at once, at every stage from conceptual through schematic, DD, GMP, lump sum and hard bid
• Set the estimate strategy and keep scope and budget aligned from one phase to the next, explaining to clients what changed and why
• Review drawings, specs and contract documents for gaps, and flag scope and procurement risk early
• Do detailed quantity takeoffs and check subcontractor and supplier pricing against what you know of the market
• Get good trade coverage on every bid and find the right trade partners for each job
• Plan procurement for long‑lead materials and equipment
• Help with schedules, phasing plans and constructability reviews
• Lead value engineering when a project needs to hit the owner’s budget
• Write clear estimate clarifications that can stand up as a contract exhibit
• Keep historical cost data up to date so the next estimate is sharper
• Attend pre‑bid meetings and site walks, and hand off each project cleanly to the operations team
• Take part in interviews and presentations, and build relationships with owners, architects, engineers, subs and suppliers
• Mentor estimators and help improve how the department works, including processes and technology

What we’re looking for

• 3+ years as an Estimator or in a similar role, with experience leading estimates and managing preconstruction
• Commercial or industrial estimating experience
• Field experience is a big plus
• A degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or a related field is preferred
• Destini Estimating or similar estimating and takeoff software
• Bluebeam and strong Excel skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Project or Primavera P6
• A good understanding of building systems, cost drivers, code requirements and LEED
• You’re organized, you move quickly, and you can handle several deadlines without the quality slipping
• You’re confident presenting to clients and good at building relationships

What we offer

• Competitive base salary based on experience
• Performance‑based bonus
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Support for professional development and continuing education
• Employee wellness program

This is mainly an office‑based role. You’ll get out for site visits, pre‑bid walks and client meetings, and you’ll travel regionally between our three offices. There’s some occasional overnight travel for interviews and industry events.