Preconstruction Manager – Commercial

KLA Industries, Inc.; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

KLA Industries, Inc. in Columbus, OH is seeking 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.

The role emphasizes estimating strategy, VE integration, and subcontractor management, with relocation assistance available for the right candidate and a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in commercial project estimating.
• Experience leading preconstruction and presenting cost information to clients.
• Experience with VE (value engineering) and takeoffs.
• Ability to manage subcontractor bid process and develop bid lists.
• Strong relationships with Owners and Architects.

Responsibilities

• Lead, create, and complete entire project estimates.
• Perform detailed On-Screen Takeoffs.
• Develop preliminary preconstruction schedules.
• Formulate VE ideas and calculate 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.
• 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.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with Owners and Architects.
• Prepare polished, professional presentation documents.
• Confidently present cost information and estimates to clients.

Skills

Estimating

Takeoffs

Cost analysis

Subcontractor management

Client relations

Value engineering

Scheduling

Project staffing

Market pricing

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.