Preconstruction Manager

Fortis Construction, Inc.; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortis Construction, Inc. is seeking a Preconstruction Manager in Portland, ME to lead a cross‑functional estimating team across exterior envelope, civil and structural elements.

You will own preconstruction deliverables, coordinate with operations, and guide client engagements from concept through bid readiness. The role requires 5–10 years in estimating or engineering within construction, strong leadership, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management or equivalent.
• 5–10 years of estimating, controls and/or engineering experience.
• Proven successful client relationships in the construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop estimates for projects of all size and complexity for exterior envelope, civil and structural elements at concept and detailed levels of design.
• Develop and review/comment on project purchasing plans and bid packages.
• Assist operations leaders with input for project schedules.
• Coordinate and manage a team of estimators with defined deliverables.
• Present and support our work to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Lead the preconstruction deliverables from start to finish for assigned projects.
• Oversee the preconstruction team including subcontractors, estimators, PMs, A/E and consultants.
• Navigate and utilize BIM models to support project execution.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Deadline oriented

Client relationship management

Workload prioritization

Results oriented

Education

Bachelor’s Degree – Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or equivalent/applicable degree

Tools

BIM software

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop estimates for projects of all size and complexity for exterior envelope, civil and structural elements at concept and detailed levels of design.
• Develop and review/comment on project purchasing plans and bid packages.
• Assist operations leaders and resources in providing input for project schedules.
• Coordinate and manage a team of estimators establishing a preconstruction work plan that defines deliverables and responsibilities for assigned estimators.
• Confidently present and support our work to internal and external clients.
• Manage all aspects of the required preconstruction deliverables to a client.
• Lead the review of our work product and ensure all deliverables are accurate, complete and well-conceived in content and presentation.
• Lead and manage entire preconstruction team consisting of subcontractor engagement, internal estimators, project managers, A/E and consultants, and owner through entire preconstruction phase.
• Navigate and utilize BIM models and effectively use the tools to our advantage.
• Assist in other duties as assigned, relevant to the achievement of the position’s and team’s objectives.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of construction methods practices and project execution including practical knowledge of construction trades.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and flexible interpersonal skills.
• Exhibits strong leadership qualities including being able to persevere through challenges and being results-oriented.
• Able to consistently meet deadlines while still maintaining excellent detail orientation and quality of work.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients with a customer-focused orientation.
• Comfortable prioritizing workloads and assignments.
• Bachelor’s Degree – Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or equivalent/applicable degree.
• 5 to 10 years of estimating, controls and/or engineering experience.
• Proven successful client relationships in the construction industry.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record in accordance with Fortis policy.

Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in a professional office environment.
• Role is stationary, often standing or sitting for long periods of time, utilizing standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, etc.
• Communication with internal and external contacts, including speaking and hearing is required.
• May occasionally push, pull or lift up to 25 lbs.

Travel Requirements

• All Fortis positions require some level of driving.

Fortis Construction, Inc. reserves the right to revise the job description at any time.

RQ-0482 Preconstruction Manager (Open)

Fortis is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regards to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability or any other protected categories.

It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given an equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

At Fortis, passionate people are the foundation of our company.

Together, we provide a general contracting experience that’s built on support, trust, and collaboration, and we live up to our Core Values by developing empowering, mutually beneficial relationships with our clients, staff, and communities.

We’re an employee-owned company where our Teams are at the center of all we do.

We attribute our 20-years of success to our people, our culture, and our ever-present focus on relationships.