Preconstruction Manager - Residential

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

Job summary

Barrette Workforce Solutions, LLC in Columbus, OH is seeking a seasoned Preconstruction Manager to lead estimating and preconstruction for large multi-family residential projects. You will manage the entire estimation process and present cost strategies to clients.

Key responsibilities include takeoffs, value engineering, bidding, procurement, project planning, and client presentations. The ideal candidate has 5–10 years in large multi-family estimating, deep market pricing knowledge, and a

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead, create, and finalize comprehensive project estimates.
• Perform takeoffs using On-Screen Takeoffs.
• Develop value engineering ideas with costs.
• Manage bidding, procurement, and subcontractor communications.
• Present cost information clearly to clients.

Skills

Estimating

Preconstruction

Relationship building

Client presentations

Tools

On-Screen Takeoffs

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.