Preconstruction Manager – Commercial

Calqulate; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Calqulate Metrics Ltd. seeks a Preconstruction Manager to lead commercial project estimates from start to finish in Columbus, OH. Relocation assistance is available. Compensation ranges from $130,000 to $160,000 plus bonuses, open to discussion based on experience.

You will drive the preconstruction phase, build key relationships with Owners and Architects, and present critical cost information to clients.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in commercial projects.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

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.