Preconstruction Manager - Residential

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Sun Recruiting, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Preconstruction Manager to lead estimating and preconstruction efforts for large multi-family residential, apartment, and senior housing projects in Columbus, OH.

This role requires directing the entire estimation process, building critical industry relationships, and presenting cost strategies directly to clients. Collaborate with owners, architects, and subcontractors to ensure accurate takeoffs, value engineering, and competitive bidding.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead the entire preconstruction estimation process for large multi-family and senior housing projects.
• Research materials and develop value engineering ideas with cost implications.
• Create subcontractor bid lists, solicit bids, and analyze submissions.
• Develop preliminary preconstruction schedules and staffing plans.
• Perform detailed takeoffs and drive accurate cost summaries.
• Prepare and present cost information clearly to clients.
• Ensure estimates are reviewed and verified for quality.

Skills

Large multi-family estimating

Bid management

Client presentations

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.