Preconstruction Manager - Residential

Henderson Group Recruiting; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Henderson Group in Columbus, OH seeks a seasoned Preconstruction Manager to lead estimating and preconstruction efforts for large multi-family residential, apartment, and senior housing projects. You will manage the estimation process, build critical industry relationships, and present cost strategies directly to clients.

Core responsibilities include leading estimates, value engineering, bid/procurement, scheduling, takeoffs, client presentations, and quality control to ensure accurate,

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead, create, and finalize comprehensive project estimates.
• Develop value engineering ideas with costs.
• Build subcontractor bid lists and analyze bids.
• Develop preliminary preconstruction schedules and staffing plans.
• Complete detailed On-Screen Takeoffs.
• Prepare and present cost information to clients.
• Review estimates for accuracy and quality control.

Skills

Estimating leadership

Relationship building

Market pricing knowledge

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.