Preconstruction Manager

NOVO Construction, Inc.; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401 (k)

Paid Holidays

Sick Time

Gym Subsidy

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a proactive Preconstruction Manager to oversee preconstruction efforts on commercial interior tenant improvement projects. The successful candidate will manage estimating and planning from concept through project handoff, ensuring alignment with client expectations and budgets. Ideal candidates will have experience in fast-track interiors and strong subcontractor relationships. This full-time position is based in Menlo Park and offers a competitive salary package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–7 years of experience in commercial construction.
• Proven track record delivering successful TI projects.
• Expertise in construction estimating software required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preconstruction process for tenant improvement projects.
• Collaborate with clients to shape project scope.
• Prepare design development and detailed estimates.

Skills

Communication

Client-facing skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture

Tools

Bluebeam

On-Screen Takeoff

Procore

Sage Estimating

Job description

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NOVO Construction is seeking a highly skilled and proactive Preconstruction Manager to lead preconstruction efforts for commercial interior tenant improvement (TI) projects. This role is responsible for managing the estimating and planning process from concept through project handoff, ensuring alignment with client goals, budget, and schedule. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in commercial interiors, strong subcontractor relationships, and a solutions-driven approach to early project development.

Key Responsibilities

(Note: Additional duties may be assigned on an individual basis)

• Lead the preconstruction process for fast-track and complex tenant improvement projects,
  
  

typically ranging from $500K to $20M+.

• Collaborate closely with clients, architects, designers, brokers, and internal teams to shape
  
  

project scope and strategy.

• Prepare conceptual, schematic, design development, and detailed estimates based on design
  
  

progress and market conditions.

• Review and interpret design documents, ensuring constructability and cost effectiveness.
• Drive value engineering discussions and offer creative, cost-saving alternatives without
  
  

compromising design intent.

• Develop project budgets, milestone schedules, and bid strategies aligned with tenant and
  
  

landlord expectations.

• Lead pre-bid and subcontractor scope meetings, ensuring accurate bid coverage and risk
  
  

management.

• Manage internal estimating team members and mentor junior staff.
• Coordinate design-build MEP analysis and procurement in collaboration with engineers and
  
  

trade partners.

• Ensure seamless handoff from preconstruction to project management and ?eld operations.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related ?eld
  
  

required.

• Minimum of 3–7 years of experience in commercial construction with a strong focus on interior
  
  

tenant improvement projects.

• Proven track record delivering successful TI projects in high-density office, law ?rms, creative
  
  

tech space, healthcare interiors, or lab/cleanroom environments.

• Expertise in construction estimating software such as Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, Procore, or
  
  

Sage Estimating.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and client-facing skills.
• Strong understanding of regional subcontractor market and cost trends.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple preconstruction efforts concurrently.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• LEED, WELL AP, or DBIA certification a plus.
• Experience with design-assist or design-build delivery methods.
• Familiarity with MEP-intensive tenant improvements (labs, healthcare, data centers).
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

• Salary: $120,000.00 to $180,000.00 annually, based on qualifications and experience
• Car allowance
• Full-time: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, based in our Menlo Park office
• Insurance Package: Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401 (k)
• Paid Holidays
• Sick Time
• OSHA 10/30 Training
• Commuter Benefits (CA only)
• Gym Subsidy

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction

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