Preconstruction Manager

The Christman Company; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) contributions

Professional development

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock ownership plan

Job summary

The Christman Company is seeking a skilled Preconstruction Manager in Michigan to oversee the preconstruction department. You will collaborate with the Vice President to drive project strategies, manage resources, and ensure client satisfaction through meticulous project oversight.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least ten years of experience in construction. Comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans, are offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in construction or related field.
• Strong ability to delegate tasks and manage priorities.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for preconstruction deliverables and strategy.
• Oversees estimates for projects ensuring accuracy.
• Drives deadlines and ensures client satisfaction.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team motivation

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Position Overview

The Christman Company is looking for a Preconstruction Manager in its Michigan regional offices (Grand Rapids, Lansing or Detroit).

As a Preconstruction Manager, you will work closely with the Vice President of Preconstruction to assist in managing the regional preconstruction department, focusing on allocating resources, project strategies, and maintaining a high‑performance team. You will lead specific project assignments, develop long‑term relationships with project stakeholders, and ensure successful project outcomes and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for preconstruction deliverables to clients.
• Develops a strategy for each assigned project.
• Provides support to business sales, team sales, and presentations.
• Risk management – ensures sound financial deals and drives cost leadership.
• Oversees and prepares estimates for projects at all stages, ensuring accuracy.
• Maintains an up‑to‑date costing database with labor and material updates.
• Oversees the value‑added process for each project and leads preparation of guaranteed maximum prices to closure.
• Directs, reviews, and approves the work of Estimating Engineers, Conceptual Estimators, and Senior Estimators.
• Drives deadlines and achieves results.
• Ensures client satisfaction during preconstruction.
• Attends sales presentations and markets work to existing clients.
• Enforces and supports project planning and scheduling with other teams.
• Ensures subcontractor involvement in pricing and supports the operations team during subcontractor negotiations.
• Continuously develops staff by mentoring, leading, motivating and coaching on ethics, diversity, quality, development and safety.
• Manages successful client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Ten (10) or more years of experience in construction or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to delegate tasks, motivate colleagues and manage stakeholder priorities in a deadline‑oriented environment.
• Ability to recognize new problems, evaluate alternatives and find solutions using a systematic, multi‑step approach.
• Ability to build a sense of belonging and ownership, assemble diverse teams, coach and motivate members, delegate responsibility and promote mutual support.
• Ability to make decisions while analyzing risks and future impacts, and to know when to elevate issues to higher levels.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong computer knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. and cannot be currently under a sponsor visa.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program including health insurance, 401(k) contributions, professional development and tuition reimbursement.
• Employee stock ownership plan providing employee‑owner shares in the company’s success.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. This position requires successful completion of pre‑employment screening, including but not limited to drug and background screening.