Preconstruction Manager - Multifamily

We Search People; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

We Search People in Dallas seeks an experienced Preconstruction Manager to lead the preconstruction process for multifamily projects, from concept through handoff, collaborating with owners, developers, architects, subcontractors, and the internal team.

The role requires deep preconstruction experience in a General Contracting environment, with extensive multifamily project exposure and a $1B+ pipeline background, offering a base salary with strong benefits and growth potential.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in preconstruction within a General Contracting environment.
• Significant multifamily construction experience is essential.
• Experience working for a contractor/developer with a $1B+ project pipeline strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of estimating, budgeting, scheduling, value engineering, and constructability.
• Comfortable working with owners, architects, developers, and subcontractors.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to identify project risks and opportunities.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction activities for multifamily and other assigned projects.
• Develop and manage budgets, estimates, schedules, and procurement strategies.
• Review plans and specifications, identifying scope gaps, risks, and opportunities.
• Work closely with architects, owners, developers, and consultants throughout design.
• Lead value engineering and constructability reviews.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and vendor pricing.
• Develop detailed conceptual and final estimates.
• Assist with project buyout and transition projects successfully into construction.
• Maintain strong relationships with owners, developers, design teams, and subcontractors.
• Support business development and pursuit activities where required.
• Help develop and improve the company's preconstruction processes.

Skills

Preconstruction management

Multifamily construction

Budgeting & scheduling

Job description

Industry: General Contracting / Multifamily Construction

The Opportunity

A well-established and growing General Contractor in Dallas is seeking an experienced Preconstruction Manager to join its team, with a particular focus on multifamily projects.

The company has a very strong and consistent project pipeline, including significant government housing work, market-rate multifamily, hospitality, and renovation projects. The business has experience managing a pipeline in excess of $1B, providing excellent stability and long-term career prospects.

The Role

The Preconstruction Manager will lead the preconstruction process from initial concept through to construction handoff, working closely with owners, developers, architects, subcontractors, and the internal project team.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Lead preconstruction activities for multifamily and other assigned projects.
• Develop and manage budgets, estimates, schedules, and procurement strategies.
• Review plans and specifications, identifying scope gaps, risks, and opportunities.
• Work closely with architects, owners, developers, and consultants throughout design.
• Lead value engineering and constructability reviews.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and vendor pricing.
• Develop detailed conceptual and final estimates.
• Assist with project buyout and transition projects successfully into construction.
• Maintain strong relationships with owners, developers, design teams, and subcontractors.
• Support business development and pursuit activities where required.
• Help develop and improve the company's preconstruction processes.

What We're Looking For

• Strong experience in preconstruction within a General Contracting environment.
• Significant multifamily construction experience is essential.
• Experience working for a contractor/developer with a $1B+ project pipeline strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of estimating, budgeting, scheduling, value engineering, and constructability.
• Comfortable working with owners, architects, developers, and subcontractors.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to identify project risks and opportunities.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.

Why Join?

This is a long-term career opportunity, not simply another Preconstruction Manager position.

The company offers a stable pipeline, excellent benefits, and a supportive and collaborative culture where people are encouraged to develop and progress.

$150,000-$180,000 base salary + excellent benefits, with significant upward mobility for the right candidate.