Preconstruction Manager

We Search People; Willistown Township (PA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Job summary

A well-established General Contractor is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to lead budgeting and early-phase planning across the Mid-Atlantic region. The ideal candidate should hold a relevant bachelor's degree and have significant preconstruction experience. This full-time role involves collaboration with clients and design teams to support successful project outcomes and is based in Pennsylvania.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in preconstruction, estimating, cost planning, and conceptual budgeting.
• Familiarity with design-build, CM or GC delivery models.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction efforts from concept through GMP.
• Work closely with clients, architects, engineers, and project executives to understand scope and goals.
• Prepare conceptual budgets, detailed estimates, cost models, and value engineering options.

Skills

Preconstruction experience

Budgeting

Cost planning

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or similar

Job description

Base pay range

$135,000.00/yr - $165,000.00/yr

A well‑established General Contractor in Pennsylvania is seeking to hire a Preconstruction Manager to support early‑phase planning and delivery of projects across the Mid‑Atlantic region.

This organization is known for sustainable building practices, client‑first delivery, high ethical standards, and strong long‑term partnerships. They provide preconstruction, construction management, design‑build, general contracting, facility maintenance, and development support.

The Role

This position will lead the preconstruction process across multiple projects, supporting clients, design teams, and internal project leadership. You will be responsible for budgeting, scheduling, constructability, procurement strategy, and early‑stage client collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction efforts from concept through GMP
• Work closely with clients, architects, engineers, and project executives to understand scope and goals
• Prepare conceptual budgets, detailed estimates, cost models, and value engineering options
• Support logistics planning, site strategy and constructability reviews at different design stages
• Evaluate design documents and identify cost, schedule and risk impacts
• Participate in RFP / RFQ responses with project leadership
• Review subcontractor proposals and complete bid analysis
• Coordinate handover from preconstruction into operations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or similar
• Strong experience in preconstruction, estimating, cost planning, and conceptual budgeting
• Familiarity with design‑build, CM or GC delivery models
• Strong communication skills with clients, design teams and internal teams
• 401k with company match
• Life Insurance & Short‑Term Disability

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Project Management

Industries

Construction