Preconstruction Project Lead - Commercial Construction

Pepper Construction Group; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with company match

Student loan repayment assistance

Generous PTO, holidays, and floating

Professional development

Collaborative culture

Meaningful work

Job summary

Pepper Construction Group in Wisconsin is seeking a collaborative Preconstruction Project Manager to guide projects from early concept to turnover with a deep understanding of cost, constructability, and client priorities. You will lead estimates, develop scopes, and manage bid strategies with a client-focused, solutions-oriented approach.

Join a team that values a hands-on, local perspective within a national platform, offering professional development and meaningful work that positively

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CM/Engineering/Architecture preferred.
• 5–10 years of commercial construction with preconstruction leadership.
• Experience leading preconstruction on projects >$10M.
• Strong client-facing communication and relationship skills.
• Deep understanding of conceptual estimating, constructability, cost planning, and phasing.
• Proficiency with Destini, WinEst or similar estimating platforms.
• Experience with Revit and BIM coordination preferred.
• Experience in healthcare, higher ed, office, industrial, manufacturing, life sciences, hospitality, interiors, K-12, or retail preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction from concept through GMP and turnover.
• Partner with clients and design teams to set goals, budgets, schedules, and priorities.
• Develop conceptual, schematic, and detailed estimates from evolving information.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs manually and electronically.
• Analyze drawings and specs to identify cost drivers and constructability concerns.
• Lead value analysis and value engineering discussions while preserving design intent.
• Develop trade scopes and manage bid packaging strategies.
• Conduct constructability reviews and building systems evaluations.
• Analyze market conditions, labor trends, material escalation, and procurement risks.
• Collaborate with operations to align planning with execution; support business development.

Skills

Preconstruction leadership

Client communication

Relationship management

Cost estimation

Constructability analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management/Engineering/Architecture

Tools

Destini

WinEst

Revit

BIM coordination

Job description

Pepper Construction Group in Wisconsin is seeking a collaborative Preconstruction Project Manager to guide projects from early concept to turnover with a deep understanding of cost, constructability, and client priorities. You will lead estimates, develop scopes, and manage bid strategies with a client-focused, solutions-oriented approach.

Join a team that values a hands-on, local perspective within a national platform, offering professional development and meaningful work that positively