Preconstruction Manager - Multifamily

Macdonald & Company; United States; On-site; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

A national real estate firm is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to oversee the planning for multifamily projects across the U.S. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and 7–10 years of experience in the field. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation skills and proficiency in scheduling tools. Join a team focused on affordable housing and contribute to innovative developments.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of experience in preconstruction, estimating, or project planning.
• Strong focus on ground-up multifamily development.
• Expertise in site evaluation and construction sequencing.

Responsibilities

• Lead all preconstruction efforts for ground-up multifamily projects.
• Conduct detailed assessments of site conditions and entitlements.
• Collaborate with development teams to align scope with financial models.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Construction scheduling tools proficiency

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Overview

Macdonald & Company are partnered with a vertically integrated real estate firm focused on affordable housing. We are seeking a Preconstruction Manager to support its continued national growth. This role will lead the front-end planning and coordination for complex, ground-up multifamily projects across the U.S. The ideal candidate will work closely with development, design, and construction teams to scope, budget, and prepare projects for smooth execution.

Base pay range

$130,000.00/yr - $145,000.00/yr

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all preconstruction efforts for ground-up multifamily projects, from site due diligence and scope definition to design coordination and bid management
• Conduct detailed assessments of site conditions and entitlements to develop accurate budgets, schedules, and risk mitigation strategies
• Collaborate with internal development teams to align design and construction scope with underwriting and financial models
• Prepare and refine project budgets leveraging cost history, subcontractor input, and value engineering
• Coordinate with design consultants to ensure compliance with building codes, accessibility requirements, and sustainability standards
• Identify long-lead materials and oversee early-stage procurement planning
• Guide design development to permit-ready drawing sets and clear construction standards for seamless project handoff
• Support contract development and ensure scopes, schedules, and safety plans are well defined for general contractors
• Lead and improve internal preconstruction processes and tools tailored for large-scale, ground-up developments
• Provide internal training and cross-functional support on best practices in affordable housing construction

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field
• 7–10+ years of experience in preconstruction, estimating, or project planning, with a strong focus on ground-up multifamily development
• Expertise in site evaluation, building systems, cost modeling, value engineering, and construction sequencing
• Strong negotiation skills for contracts, design coordination, and value engineering
• Proficiency in construction scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera) and Microsoft Office
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel up to 30% to support project development across multiple markets

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management

Industries

• Real Estate and Construction