Preconstruction Manager - Residential

ExcelliSearch, Inc.; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ExcelliSearch, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Preconstruction Manager to lead estimating for large multi-family residential and senior housing projects in Columbus, OH. You will manage the entire estimation process and present cost strategies directly to clients.

The role emphasizes building relationships with owners, architects, and subcontractors, and applying value engineering to achieve cost-effective solutions. Relocation assistance may be available.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of experience specifically in large multi-family residential estimating.
• Deep knowledge of current market pricing and unit pricing.
• Proven ability to build relationships with owners, architects and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead, create, and finalize comprehensive project estimates.
• Research materials, source alternatives, and develop value engineering ideas with costs.
• Build subcontractor bid lists, call subcontractors to secure bids, and analyze bids and scopes.
• Develop preliminary preconstruction schedules and determine project staffing and conditions.
• Complete detailed On-Screen Takeoffs.
• Prepare professional presentation documents and present cost information to clients.
• Review, analyze, and correct estimates prepared by other team members.

Skills

Estimating

Preconstruction

Bidding

Project planning

Takeoffs

Client presentations

Quality control

Job description

Preconstruction Manager - Residential

Location: Columbus, OH (Relocation assistance available)

Compensation: $130,000 - $160,000 + bonuses (Commensurate with experience; open to discussion)

Role Overview

We are seeking a seasoned Preconstruction Manager to lead estimating and preconstruction efforts for large multi-family residential, apartment, and senior housing projects. In this role, you will manage the entire estimation process, build critical industry relationships, and present cost strategies directly to clients.

Core Responsibilities

• Complete Estimating: Lead, create, and finalize comprehensive project estimates.
• Value Engineering: Research specified materials, source alternatives, and develop value engineering ideas with associated costs.
• Bidding & Procurement: Build qualified subcontractor bid lists, proactively call subcontractors to secure bids, and analyze submitted bids and scopes.
• Project Planning: Develop preliminary preconstruction schedules and determine project staffing and general condition requirements.
• Takeoffs: Complete detailed On-Screen Takeoffs.
• Client Presentations: Prepare professional presentation documents and clearly present cost information to clients.
• Quality Control: Review, analyze, and correct estimates prepared by other team members.

Qualifications & Experience

• Industry Experience: 5 to 10 years of experience specifically in large multi-family residential, apartments, HUD, OFHA, and senior housing estimating.
• Market Knowledge: Deep understanding of current market pricing and unit pricing.
• Relationship Building: Proven ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with owners, architects, and subcontractors.