Preconstruction Strategy Lead

RockBridge Search & Recruitment; Draper (UT); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus opportunities

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Professional development

Leadership growth

Team culture

Utah construction projects

Job summary

RockBridge Search & Recruitment is seeking a Preconstruction Manager in Utah to lead the complete preconstruction process from budgeting to handoff for major commercial projects. The role emphasizes strategy, collaboration with owners, architects, and engineers, and driving value engineering to optimize cost and quality.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years in commercial construction estimating or preconstruction, leadership in a preconstruction/estimating team, and strong software proficiency

Qualifications

• 8+ years of commercial construction estimating or preconstruction experience.
• Leadership experience within a preconstruction or estimating department.
• Strong knowledge of conceptual estimating, budgeting, scheduling, and value engineering.
• Experience managing negotiated and design-build projects.
• Ability to interpret complex drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction efforts from conceptual budgeting through final project handoff.
• Develop detailed conceptual and hard bid estimates.
• Analyze plans, specifications, and project requirements for risk and opportunity.
• Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, and consultants throughout project development.
• Lead value engineering initiatives that maximize quality while optimizing cost.
• Manage subcontractor outreach, bid solicitation, and proposal evaluations.
• Negotiate scopes, pricing, and procurement strategies.
• Prepare budgets, schedules, cash flow projections, and project logistics plans.
• Identify project risks early and develop creative solutions before they become costly issues.
• Present estimates, budgets, and recommendations to executive leadership and clients.
• Work closely with Project Managers and Operations to ensure seamless project transitions.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with subcontractors, vendors, developers, and design professionals.
• Mentor estimating and preconstruction staff while helping strengthen department processes.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical skills

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Bluebeam

Procore

Microsoft Office

Estimating software

Job description

RockBridge Search & Recruitment is seeking a Preconstruction Manager in Utah to lead the complete preconstruction process from budgeting to handoff for major commercial projects. The role emphasizes strategy, collaboration with owners, architects, and engineers, and driving value engineering to optimize cost and quality.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years in commercial construction estimating or preconstruction, leadership in a preconstruction/estimating team, and strong software proficiency