Preconstruction Manager

Vmi Group Inc.; Twinsburg (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Truck reimbursement

Cell phone reimbursement

Gas card

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company-m

Job summary

VMI Group Inc. is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to build strategic relationships with commercial and industrial clients for concrete construction services.

You will prepare cost estimates, manage project budgets, and oversee bid proposals while coordinating with the Operations team to ensure a smooth transition from preconstruction to execution. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering, 8+ years in commercial construction, and strong business

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Engineering.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in commercial construction.
• Strong business development background and construction market knowledge.
• Driver's license & pre-employment drug screening.
• Competitive base salary; discretionary bonus.

Responsibilities

• Build strategic relationships and opportunities with commercial and industrial clients.
• Prepare cost estimates by analyzing project specs, drawings, and contracts; submit bid proposals.
• Own project budget and maintain communication with Operations team.
• Lead bid strategy, estimates accuracy, client negotiations and turnover.
• Conduct constructability reviews and value engineering during design development.
• Develop conceptual and schematic budgets with owners, architects, and engineers.
• Assist buyout and ensure smooth handoff from preconstruction to operations.
• Meet with potential clients to discuss options for proposed services.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Job description

The VMI Group is one of the fastest growing commercial and industrial concrete construction companies in the state of Ohio. We are looking for high-caliber, career-oriented individuals to join our team. As a member of our team, you will build projects you can be proud of while improving your trade and leadership skills. Every member of our team contributes to a safe and efficient job site, and everyone shares in the rewards of a job well done.

General Description:

The Preconstruction Manager will build strategic relationships and business opportunities with commercial and industrial clients seeking concrete construction services. This job entails preparing cost estimates by analyzing project specifications, drawings, and contractual requirements and submitting bid proposals to our customers. This position includes complete ownership of the project budget and full communication with the Operations team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage, implement, and refine new business development and preconstruction processes to ensure proper backlog of work
• Effectively manage bid strategy, bid estimates, accuracy of estimates, client negotiations, and turnover process
• Lead constructability reviews and value engineering during design development
• Develop conceptual and schematic-level budgets with owners, architects, and engineers
• Assist buyout and ensure a smooth handoff from preconstruction to operations
• Meet with potential clients to discuss options for proposed services
• Prepare and manage our teams to execute by understanding project details and customer expectations

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Engineering
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• 8+ years of progressive experience in commercial construction for a large scale self-perform general contractor or concrete contractor
• Strong business development background and construction market knowledge
• Ability to work independently and multitask to meet deadlines
• Desire to collaborate with team members in a fast-paced, inclusive work environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Current valid driver's license and pre-employment drug screen
• Competitive annual base salary
• Discretionary bonus based on project performance and profitability
• Truck reimbursement, cell phone reimbursement, and gas card
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with 100% company match on the first 3% and 50% match on the next 2%
• Ongoing training, mentorship, and a clear path for career advancement in a fast-growing company

VMI Group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.