Preconstruction Manager – Commercial

Confident Search Consultants; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Confident Search Consultants 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.

Based in Columbus, OH, you will oversee estimating and strategy, bidding and subcontractor management, and close collaboration with owners and architects to deliver accurate, compelling proposals and value-driven solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–10 years of experience in commercial projects.
• Proven ability to lead estimating and bidding processes.

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.

Skills

5-10 Years Commercial Experience

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.