Preconstruction Manager - Top Mid-sized firm - Phoenix, AZ

Michael Page; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision & Dental

Life Insurance

401K with company match

Paid holidays & sick days

Company tech (laptop, iPad, cell phone

Parental leave

Work/life balance

No overtime

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting a Preconstruction Manager to join a top estimating team in their Phoenix office. The role focuses on guiding design through preconstruction, ensuring accurate estimates, and coordinating with clients, designers, and contractors.

The ideal candidate has a construction management background, strong analytical skills, and the ability to lead value engineering and cost controls while supporting business development efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Administration, Engineering, or equivalent.
• Advanced math and computer skills desirable.
• Construction field experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire design process, from initial engagement through a smooth transition into construction.
• Lead the design and preconstruction process with realistic expectations for all stakeholders.
• Responsible for the accuracy and completeness of estimates; review drawings and specifications.
• Participate in preparation of construction schedules and staffing/logistics.
• Lead value engineering and cost control during pre-construction.
• Support Business Development in proposal presentations and client/Architect relationships.
• Evaluate subcontractor proposals and assist in subcontracts.
• Apply innovative tools and management techniques to advance design/preconstruction.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in Construction

Advanced math skills

Computer skills

Construction field experience (plus)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Administration, Engineering, or equivalent

Job description

My client is looking for a driven Preconstruction Manager to work directly with a top estimating team out of their Phoenix office. If you are looking for your next career move to be with $100M General Contractor that has no forecast to stop growing.

• My client is a 3rd generation owned company
• Office is about 54 people total. 20 of those being office staff and the rest making up their field team.
• Did $80M in 2025 and have about that in 2026. They aim to see a 15% growth margin in the company each year, and that is the vision for 2025.
• Keep all work local to the Greater Phoenix market
• Great tenure amongst the business.
• Their culture is a humble and hungry, very intelligent group. They like people who love responsibility and taking on challenges.

Description

• Manage the entire design process, from initial engagement through a smooth transition into construction. Being an advocate for the client and designer.
• Lead the design and preconstruction process through facilitation of understanding and communication of realistic expectations for all stakeholders. Consistently adding value throughout the design phase and preconstruction process with insightful advice to increase client value.
• Responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the various estimates. Review drawings, specifications, and all other construction documents, communicate construction-related concerns, completeness of information, and potential risks based on the current design status with all stakeholders
• Review advice on the construction of the Client Contract including the General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions, and additional exhibits.
• Participation in the preparation of construction schedule for estimating purposes, requests, and discusses staffing requirements and logistics plans with Project Manager and Managing Director.
• Participation in the preparation of General Conditions estimate and review with Director of Preconstruction and Managing Director, and any other senior project staff that might have been assigned to the project.
• Responsible for the preparation of preliminary, schematic, design development, and construction estimates and studies during pre-construction, monitor design development cost trends in order to detect over-runs and potential problem areas. Lead the value engineering and cost control process.
• Support Business Development in proposal presentation, aids in building client and Architect/Engineer relationships.
• Assists Project Manager in evaluating and analyzing subcontractor proposals and in preparation of subcontracts.
• Works to advance the design phase / preconstruction process through the innovative application of technological tools and management techniques.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Administration, Engineering, or equivalent combination of technical training and/or experience required.
• Advanced math and computer skills desirable.
• Construction field experience a plus, but not required.
• Ability to conceptualize the project schedule from project start through completion, including sequence/phasing of work with minimal information and quickly develop an understanding of the Owner/Architect requirement.
• Knowledge of assigned discipline, estimating techniques and cost controls.
• Knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, market conditions and trade practices.
• Demonstrates imaginative, innovative, and succinct approach to a project.
• Cooperativeness, ability to work in a team and a constructive, respectful attitude required.

Job Offer

• Base salary up to $150,000 (depending upon experience)
• High bonus earning potential (Both company and personal bonuses)
• Full benefits (Health, Vision, and Dental)
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long term disability
• 401K with company match
• Paid company holidays and sick days
• Company tech (laptop, cell phone and iPad)
• Paternity and Maternity leave
• Great work/life balance - no overtime or weekend work
• Award winning leadership in place
  

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.