Preconstruction Manager - Residential

Horan Hiring Solutions, LLC; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Horan Hiring Solutions, LLC is seeking a seasoned Preconstruction Manager for our Columbus, OH area client to lead estimating and preconstruction for large multi-family, apartment, and senior housing projects. This on-site role offers relocation assistance and a compensation range of $130,000–$160,000 plus bonuses, commensurate with experience.

You will manage the full estimation process, build key industry relationships, and present cost strategies directly to clients, aiming for accuracy,

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in large multi-family residential estimating (apartments, HUD, OFHA, senior housing).
• Deep understanding of current market pricing and unit pricing.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with owners, architects, and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead, create, and finalize comprehensive project estimates.
• Develop value engineering ideas with associated costs.
• Build subcontractor bid lists, solicit bids, and analyze bids and scopes.

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.