Preconstruction Manager

R.C. Mathews Contractor; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

R.C. Mathews Contractor is seeking a full-time Preconstruction Manager in Nashville, TN, to support project management and operations. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of experience in commercial construction estimating or project management and demonstrate excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities include leading budgeting efforts, identifying project risks, and collaborating with various teams to ensure successful project delivery. Join us and contribute to our reputation as Nashville's premier contractor.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction estimating and/or project management experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong technical writing and conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design-phase budgeting and preconstruction planning efforts.
• Provide cost, constructability, and market guidance.
• Identify project risks and scope gaps early in design.

Skills

Commercial construction estimating

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving abilities

Job description

Founded in 1941, R.C. Mathews Contractor is a family-owned general contractor based in Nashville, TN. R.C. Mathews specializes in high profile construction projects all over middle Tennessee. Our commitment to doing it right the first time has led to a reputation built on results.

At R.C. Mathews Contractor we believe in hiring the best people and giving them the tools and flexibility to be successful in their career. We focus on cultivating a people-first company culture and a level of employee respect that has led to an average employee tenure of 10 years. We have received a Top Workplace Award for each of the last 6 years based on employee surveys compared against our industry peers.

We are looking for motivated individuals to join our growing team and help us build upon our reputation as Nashville's premier contractor

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Preconstruction Manager at R.C. Mathews Contractor in Nashville, TN. The Preconstruction Manager will support and work with management and operations in the review of project plans, requirements and specifications.

Responsibilities and Essential Duties include the following (other tasks may be assigned):

• Lead design-phase budgeting, value management, and preconstruction planning efforts.
• Provide proactive cost, constructability, procurement, and market guidance to clients and design teams.
• Identify project risks, scope gaps, escalation impacts, and procurement challenges early in the design process.
• Prepare conceptual, schematic, and detailed estimates across multiple project types and delivery methods, including hard bid, GMP, and Design-Build.
• Review drawings and specifications to ensure complete scope coverage, pricing accuracy, and coordination across all trades.
• Lead subcontractor and vendor bidding efforts, including bid solicitation, leveling, scope alignment, and buyout support.
• Develop quantity take-offs, bid packages, trade clarifications, project benchmarks, and conceptual pricing studies.
• Collaborate with operations, VDC, scheduling, and field teams to align budgets, logistics, staffing, schedules, and execution strategies.
• Utilize estimating, BIM/VDC, and preconstruction technology platforms to support efficient and accurate project delivery.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and industry partners.
• Present budgets, estimates, value management options, and project recommendations to internal teams and ownership groups.
• Support projects throughout the full preconstruction lifecycle, from early budgeting through subcontract formalization and project turnover.
• Visit project sites as needed to validate scope assumptions, logistics planning, constructability, and estimate accuracy.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience:

• 5+ years of commercial construction estimating and/or project management experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong technical writing and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to multitask and exhibit superior organizational skills.
• Innovative attitude and proven experience with technology.
• Excellent listening and effective communication skills.
• Creative and innovative problem-solving abilities on a project-by-project basis.
• Ability to identify, adapt to, and resolve complex issues.