Preconstruction Manager - Commercial Construction

gpac; Wayne (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k)

Healthcare

PTO

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

gpac is seeking a Preconstruction Manager in New Jersey to lead planning, estimating, and budgeting for commercial construction from concept through award. The role requires collaboration with clients, architects, and project teams to ensure seamless project execution from day one.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years of experience in commercial construction estimating or preconstruction management, with strong vendor and stakeholder management, budgeting, and value engineering capabilities.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in commercial construction estimating or preconstruction management.
• Experience managing NJ public sector preconstruction, bidding, procurement, and prevailing wage.
• Strong budgeting, value engineering, and cost analysis skills.
• Ability to lead meetings with owners, architects, engineers, and internal teams.
• Experience with bid packages, subcontractor proposals, and scheduling.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, estimating, and budgeting from concept through award.
• Develop conceptual estimates and cost plans for projects.
• Coordinate with clients, architects, and project teams to align goals.
• Prepare bid packages and evaluate proposals; manage preconstruction meetings.

Skills

Estimating

Preconstruction management

Public sector bidding

Budgeting

Value engineering

Cost analysis

Leadership

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management / Engineering

Job description

A well-established General Contractor is seeking an experienced Preconstruction Manager to lead the planning, estimating, and budgeting process for commercial construction projects from concept through award. This is a key leadership role for someone who enjoys collaborating with clients, architects, and project teams to ensure successful project execution from day one.

Preconstruction Manager Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in commercial construction estimating and/or preconstruction management
• Required experience managing preconstruction efforts for public sector construction projects in New Jersey, including public bidding, procurement requirements, and prevailing wage regulations
• Strong experience with conceptual estimating, budgeting, value engineering, and cost analysis
• Ability to lead preconstruction meetings and collaborate with owners, architects, engineers, and internal operations teams
• Experience preparing bid packages, evaluating subcontractor proposals, and developing project schedules
• Strong understanding of commercial construction methods, materials, and market pricing
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client relationship management skills
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred

What's Offered

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), healthcare, and PTO
• Opportunity to work on high-profile commercial and public projects throughout New Jersey
• Stable company with a strong reputation and consistent project pipeline
• Collaborative leadership team and excellent career growth opportunities

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.