Preconstruction Manager: Lead Estimating & Client Strategy

Michael Page; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Career growth opportunities

Executive visibility with leadership

Collaborative culture with long-tenure

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

MPI, a leading commercial construction contractor, is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to drive pursuit success, cost planning, and client relations from concept through handoff in Nashville.

You will lead estimating, review drawings, coordinate with architects and trade partners, and prepare client proposals while supporting risk assessments and constructability reviews. This role offers visibility with senior leadership and a clear path for growth within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Experience in preconstruction, estimating or cost planning with a commercial general contractor.
• Strong understanding of commercial construction methods, materials, sequencing.
• Ability to develop detailed conceptual and hard-bid estimates.
• Experience reviewing drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Strong client-facing communication and presentation skills.
• Experience collaborating with design teams and trade partners.
• Proficiency with estimating software and advanced Excel capabilities.
• Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field preferred.
• Ambition to grow into broader preconstruction leadership capacity.

Responsibilities

• Lead project estimating, budgeting, and conceptual cost planning efforts.
• Review drawings, specifications, and bid documents to develop accurate project pricing.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, owners, and trade partners throughout the preconstruction process.
• Evaluate subcontractor and supplier proposals and develop bid comparisons.
• Prepare client-facing proposals, presentations, and value engineering recommendations.
• Support constructability reviews, scheduling input, and risk assessments.
• Facilitate seamless handoff of awarded projects to operations and project management teams.

Skills

Preconstruction

Estimating

Cost planning

Client-facing communication

Design team collaboration

Estimating software

Excel

Education

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

Tools

Construction estimating software

Job description

MPI, a leading commercial construction contractor, is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to drive pursuit success, cost planning, and client relations from concept through handoff in Nashville.

You will lead estimating, review drawings, coordinate with architects and trade partners, and prepare client proposals while supporting risk assessments and constructability reviews. This role offers visibility with senior leadership and a clear path for growth within a collaborative team.