Senior Commercial Preconstruction Lead

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

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. in Columbus, OH seeks a seasoned Preconstruction Manager to lead commercial project estimates from start to finish.

You will drive the preconstruction phase, build key relationships with Owners and Architects, and present critical cost information to clients. The role requires 5–10 years of experience in commercial projects, strong takeoff and VE skills, and the ability to coordinate staffing and subcontractor involvement.

Qualifications

• Lead, create, and complete entire project estimates.
• Perform detailed On-Screen Takeoffs.
• Develop preliminary preconstruction schedules.
• Formulate Value Engineering (VE) ideas and calculate associated costs.
• Research specified materials and source viable alternatives.
• Review, analyze, and correct estimates prepared by team members.
• Manage project staffing and General Condition requirements.
• Maintain expert knowledge of current market and unit pricing.

Responsibilities

• Lead, create, and complete entire project estimates.
• Perform detailed On-Screen Takeoffs.
• Develop preliminary preconstruction schedules.
• Formulate VE ideas and calculate associated costs.
• Research specified materials and source viable alternatives.
• Review, analyze, and correct estimates prepared by team members.
• Manage staffing and General Condition requirements.
• Maintain knowledge of current market and unit pricing.
• Build and manage qualified Subcontractor Bid Lists.
• Proactively call subcontractors and drive them to bid.
• Analyze incoming bids and detailed scopes of work.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors.
• Build strong relationships with Owners and Architects.
• Prepare polished, professional presentation documents.
• Confidently present cost information and estimates to clients.

Skills

Estimating

Takeoffs

Value Engineering

Client Relations

Presenting to Clients

Tools

On-Screen Takeoffs

Job description

True North Consultants, Inc. in Columbus, OH seeks a seasoned Preconstruction Manager to lead commercial project estimates from start to finish.

You will drive the preconstruction phase, build key relationships with Owners and Architects, and present critical cost information to clients. The role requires 5–10 years of experience in commercial projects, strong takeoff and VE skills, and the ability to coordinate staffing and subcontractor involvement.