Preconstruction Manager (Medical/Commercial)

Quadel Consulting & Training, LLC; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Neenan Company in Fort Collins, CO is hiring a Preconstruction Manager (Medical/Commercial). This role oversees budgeting, estimating, bidding, scheduling, and design-team coordination to ensure projects are thoroughly planned before construction.

Responsibilities include leading the preconstruction process, developing owner and subcontractor relationships, preparing bid packages, and guiding staff. A construction-related degree or equivalent experience is preferred, with 4+ years in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field; equivalent experience allowed.
• 4+ years of estimating/preconstruction or field operations experience in commercial construction.
• Strong understanding of construction means, methods, building systems, and market pricing.
• Knowledge of building codes and city permitting processes.
• Experience with healthcare, education, and commercial project types.
• Proficiency with estimating software Timberline, Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, CMiC.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preconstruction process from concept through construction start.
• Develop and manage relationships with owners, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Develop and manage projects from conceptual budgets to construction contracts.
• Collaborate with design teams, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, and clients to define scope and feasibility.
• Collaborate on design solutions and ideas.
• Conduct constructability reviews and identify risks or cost-saving opportunities.
• Prepare bid packages and manage subcontractor procurement and scope alignment.
• Manage subcontractor prequalification processes.
• Facilitate internal and external meetings to ensure stakeholder alignment.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to estimating and preconstruction staff.
• Support business development by contributing to proposals and presentations.
• Identify and procure long-lead items if required.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

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

Tools

Timberline

Bluebeam

On-Screen Takeoff

CMiC

Job description

Job Details

Preconstruction

Preconstruction Manager (Medical/Commercial)

Fort Collins, CO

Posted: 8/17/2026

Job Description

Job ID#: 268

Job Category: Preconstruction

Salary Range: $ 100000.00 - $ 115000.00

Company Overview

The Neenan Company is one of the nation's premier integrated design-build firms, consistently recognized among the Top 100 Design-Builders in the United States. Headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado, Neenan brings architects, construction professionals, and industry experts together under one roof to deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions that align with our clients' strategic goals and organizational vision.

By combining design and construction collaboration throughout the project lifecycle, we create exceptional facilities across a diverse range of commercial markets nationwide.

Position Summary

The Preconstruction Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of the preconstruction phase of projects, including budgeting, estimating, bidding, schedule coordination, and coordination with design team and clients. This role ensures that projects are thoroughly planned and scoped before construction begins, setting the foundation for successful execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preconstruction process from concept through construction start.
• Develop and manage relationships with owners, subcontractors and internal team members.
• Develop and manage projects from conceptual budgets to construction contracts.
• Collaborate with internal team, engineers, consultants, subcontractors and clients to define project scope and feasibility.
• Collaborate on design solutions and ideas.
• Conduct constructability reviews and identify potential risks or cost-saving opportunities.
• Prepare bid packages and manage subcontractor procurement and scope alignment.
• Manage subcontractor prequalification process.
• Facilitate internal and external meetings to ensure alignment across stakeholders.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to estimating and preconstruction staff.
• Support business development efforts by contributing to proposals and presentations.
• Identify and procure long lead items (if required)

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor"s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred but not required with equivalent construction experience.
• 4+ years of experience in estimating or preconstruction, or field operations, preferably in commercial construction.
• Strong understanding of construction means and methods, building systems, and market pricing.
• Understand building codes and city processes.
• Familiarity with various project types including commercial, healthcare, and education.
• Proficiency in estimating software"s (e.g., Timberline, Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, CMiC).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with design-build delivery methods.
• Sustainable building practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.