Preconstruction Manager: Estimating, Budgeting & GMP

Horan Hiring Solutions, LLC; Lawrence (KS); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Horan Hiring Solutions, LLC is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to lead the preconstruction phase, overseeing estimating, budgeting, scheduling, and procurement coordination. You will be the single point of accountability from contract execution through groundbreaking, collaborating with the Market Lead, BD & Procurement, the estimating team, design partners, and clients to align budgets and milestones.

This role leads the estimating function, coordinates workload, and ensures GMP development

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business Administration, or related field.
• 7–10 years of experience in estimating, preconstruction, or project management.
• Strong understanding of Design-Build, CMAR, and negotiated delivery methods.
• Experience preparing detailed construction cost estimates and GMP proposals.
• Demonstrated ability to lead client-facing meetings and present budget and schedule information to owners.
• Proficiency with construction software such as Procore and Bluebeam.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the estimating team to produce accurate, complete cost estimates.
• Manage project budgets from contract execution through GMP development.
• Establish milestone pricing schedules and oversee budget reviews at key design milestones.
• Direct value engineering exercises with owners, consultants, and design teams to maintain feasibility.
• Develop and maintain project-specific preconstruction schedules from award through groundbreaking.
• Coordinate design team activities and lead constructability reviews throughout the design process.
• Manage the GMP development and owner presentation process, securing approval of the final budget and schedule.
• Confirm project readiness for construction mobilization and turnover to Operations.
• Coordinate with the Contracts Coordinator to execute owner contracts using company templates and standard terms.
• Make project-level contract decisions within guardrails, including retainage, allowances, and contingency levels.
• Review and respond to owner and attorney redlines; escalate non-standard risk positions.
• Confirm financing commitment letters, bonding status, and insurance coverage at project award.
• Initiate subcontractor prequalification for key early trades.
• Develop bid strategy, manage subcontractor engagement, and oversee bid list development.
• Coordinate procurement planning for long-lead materials and critical trades.
• Recommend subcontractor selection at GMP and transfer strategies to project team.
• Provide day-to-day leadership of the estimating team, including workload allocation and priority setting.
• Coordinate across estimating, design, procurement, and operations teams for seamless delivery.
• Conduct turnover meetings with Operations, Project Management, and Field Leadership at preconstruction end.
• Monitor project risks and mitigation strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Preconstruction planning

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

Horan Hiring Solutions, LLC is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to lead the preconstruction phase, overseeing estimating, budgeting, scheduling, and procurement coordination. You will be the single point of accountability from contract execution through groundbreaking, collaborating with the Market Lead, BD & Procurement, the estimating team, design partners, and clients to align budgets and milestones.

This role leads the estimating function, coordinates workload, and ensures GMP development