Preconstruction Manager

We Search People; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Bonus potential

Full benefits package

Long-term career growth

Job summary

A well-established commercial contractor in Pittsburgh is seeking an experienced Preconstruction Manager to join its team. This key leadership role involves managing the preconstruction process from concept to final GMP and operations handoff. Responsibilities include leading estimating efforts on commercial projects, preparing detailed budgets, and coordinating with multiple stakeholders. Candidates should have over 5 years of commercial construction experience and strong proficiency with relevant software. Attractive compensation and benefits package included.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in commercial construction in a preconstruction or estimating role.
• Background with ground-up and/or major commercial renovations.
• Ability to lead independently while collaborating with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction and estimating on commercial projects.
• Prepare budgets, estimates, and cost plans.
• Coordinate with various teams and manage bid packages.
• Manage bid packages, subcontractor solicitation, scope reviews, and leveling.
• Support schedule development and preconstruction logistics planning.
• Ensure accurate turnover of budgets, scopes, and assumptions to project teams.

Skills

Commercial construction experience

Proficiency with construction software

Strong communication skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Excel

Sage

Destini

Job description

PRECONSTRUCTION MANAGER – COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION

Pittsburgh, PA

A well-established commercial General Contractor is seeking an experienced Preconstruction Manager to join its growing team in Pittsburgh. This is a key leadership role responsible for managing the preconstruction process from early concept through final GMP and handoff to operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction and estimating efforts on commercial projects from concept through contract award
• Prepare detailed budgets, conceptual estimates, value engineering, and cost plans
• Coordinate with ownership, architects, engineers, and internal operations teams
• Manage bid packages, subcontractor solicitation, scope reviews, and leveling
• Support schedule development and preconstruction logistics planning
• Ensure accurate turnover of budgets, scopes, and assumptions to project teams

Requirements

• 5+ years of commercial construction experience in a preconstruction or estimating role
• Proven background with ground-up and/or major commercial renovations
• Strong proficiency with construction software, including Procore, Bluebeam, Excel, and estimating platforms (e.g., Sage, Destini, or similar)
• Ability to lead preconstruction independently while collaborating with internal stakeholders
• Strong communication, organization, and analytical skills

What’s Offered

• Competitive base salary (commensurate with experience)
• Bonus potential and full benefits package
• Long-term career growth with a stable and reputable commercial contractor

If you are a Preconstruction professional looking to step into a high-impact role in the Pittsburgh market, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career.