Preconstruction Manager - Mixed Commercial Construction

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

A leading commercial construction contractor is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to support continued growth and an expanding project pipeline. This is an excellent opportunity for a construction professional who enjoys both the technical aspects of estimating and the client-facing elements of preconstruction, while playing a key role in project strategy and successful delivery.

Our client is a well-established, employee-focused commercial general contractor with a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality projects throughout a growing regional market. Known for its collaborative culture, strong client relationships, and commitment to excellence, the company has built a loyal client base and a robust project pipeline through decades of successful project delivery.

Description

The Preconstruction Manager will report into senior executive leadership and play a critical role in managing preconstruction activities from concept through project handoff. The successful candidate will help drive pursuit success, provide accurate cost planning, and build strong relationships with both clients and project partners.

• 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.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Profile

For the Preconstruction Manager role, we are seeking:

• Previous experience in preconstruction, estimating, or cost planning with a commercial general contractor.
• Strong understanding of commercial construction methods, materials, and sequencing.
• Ability to develop detailed conceptual and hard-bid estimates.
• Experience reviewing construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Strong client-facing communication and presentation skills.
• Experience collaborating with design teams and trade partners during project development.
• Proficiency with construction estimating software and advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.
• Ability and ambition to grow into a broader preconstruction leadership capacity.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple pursuits and deadlines simultaneously.

Job Offer

• Competitive base salary typically ranging from $120,000 - $150,000.
• Opportunity to join a financially stable contractor with a strong backlog and growth trajectory.
• Direct visibility with executive leadership and meaningful influence on business development and project pursuits.
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture with long-tenured employees.
• Clear pathway for professional growth and increased leadership responsibility.
• Comprehensive benefits package and retirement offerings.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.