Preconstruction Manager - Residential

True North Consultants, Inc.; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Preconstruction Manager to oversee estimating and preconstruction efforts for large multi-family residential projects in the Columbus area.

You will manage the full estimation process, build critical industry relationships, and present cost strategies directly to clients. Responsibilities include leading estimating efforts, value engineering, bidding and procurement, project planning, takeoffs, client presentations, and quality control to ensure

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 for residential projects.
• Perform value engineering by researching materials, sourcing alternatives, and developing cost-saving ideas.
• Develop and manage bid lists, call subcontractors for bids, and analyze submitted bids and scopes.
• Develop preliminary preconstruction schedules and determine staffing and general conditions requirements.
• Complete detailed On-Screen Takeoffs for accurate quantities and costs.
• Prepare professional cost presentations and clearly present information to clients.

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.