Preconstruction Manager – Commercial

Talent Solutions Partners; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Talent Solutions Partners is seeking an experienced Preconstruction Manager to lead commercial project estimates from start to finish in Columbus, OH. The role focuses on driving the preconstruction phase, building relationships, and presenting critical cost information to clients.

With 5–10 years of experience in commercial projects, you will guide VE ideas, takeoffs, schedules, and subcontractor management while maintaining current market pricing and project staffing requirements.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years experience in commercial projects.
• Proven ability to lead estimates from start to finish.
• Strong presentation skills to convey cost information to clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead, create, and complete entire project estimates.
• Perform detailed On-Screen Takeoffs and cost analyses.
• Develop preliminary preconstruction schedules.
• Formulate VE ideas and calculate costs.
• Research materials and viable alternatives.
• Review and correct team estimates.
• Manage staffing and General Condition requirements.
• Maintain knowledge of current market unit pricing.
• Build and manage Subcontractor bid lists.
• Drive subcontractors to bid and analyze bids.
• Present cost information to Owners and Architects.

Skills

Estimating experience

Analytical skills

Client communication

Detail oriented

Job description

Preconstruction Manager - Commercial

Location: Columbus, OH

Relocation: Assistance available

Experience: 5-10 Years (Commercial Projects)

Compensation: $130,000 - $160,000 + Bonuses (Open to discussion based on experience)

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Preconstruction Manager to lead commercial project estimates from start to finish. You will drive the preconstruction phase, build key relationships, and present critical cost information to clients.

Core Responsibilities

Estimating & Strategy

• Lead, create, and complete entire project estimates.
• Perform detailed On-Screen Takeoffs.
• Develop preliminary preconstruction schedules.
• Formulate Value Engineering (VE) ideas and calculate associated costs.
• Research specified materials and source viable alternatives.
• Review, analyze, and correct estimates prepared by team members.
• Manage project staffing and General Condition requirements.
• Maintain expert knowledge of current market and unit pricing.

Bidding & Subcontractor Management

• Build and manage qualified Subcontractor Bid Lists.
• Proactively call subcontractors and drive them to bid.
• Analyze incoming bids and detailed scopes of work.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors.

Client & Architect Leadership

• Build strong, trusted relationships with Owners and Architects.
• Prepare polished, professional presentation documents.
• Confidently present cost information and estimates to clients.