Preconstruction Manager - Residential

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

Job summary

LRSolutions, LLC seeks an experienced Preconstruction Manager to lead estimating and preconstruction efforts for large multi-family residential, apartment, and senior housing projects in Columbus, OH. The role oversees the entire estimation process, builds essential industry relationships, and presents cost strategies directly to clients.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of relevant experience, strong market knowledge, and a proven ability to work with owners, architects, and subcontractors.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead, create, and finalize comprehensive project estimates.
• Research materials, source alternatives, and develop value engineering ideas with cost implications.
• Build qualified subcontractor bid lists, solicit bids, and analyze submissions and scopes.
• Develop preliminary preconstruction schedules and determine project staffing and general condition requirements.
• Complete detailed On-Screen Takeoffs.
• Prepare professional cost presentations for clients.

Skills

Estimating

Value engineering

Takeoffs

Client presentations

Relationship building

Tools

On-Screen Takeoffs

Excel

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.