Senior Preconstruction Lead

McShane Construction Company; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Student loan assistance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

McShane Construction Company seeks a Preconstruction Manager in Auburn, AL to set up commercial and industrial projects for success from the start. You will lead bid teams, prepare conceptual budgets, and coordinate subcontractor buyouts in a fast-paced environment.

You will advise clients on design decisions, develop budgets from limited data, and coach junior staff. This is an in-office, full-time role with competitive benefits and opportunities across multiple markets.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Construction Management, Construction Science, Construction Engineering or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years’ related experience including at least one years preconstruction or estimating experience
• Must have thorough competency in On-Screen Takeoff, BlueBeam, iSQft or similar estimating software.
• Ability and experience in developing Conceptual Budgeting for various product types, with full divisional breakdown from very limited program information or documents.

Responsibilities

• Lead the formation of bid teams and coordinate the submission of proposals for commercial and industrial construction projects.
• Prepare conceptual budget estimates utilizing initial project data and evaluate project scope from documents.
• Support selection and awarding of subcontractors and vendors to facilitate a successful buyout.
• Develop schedules and advise clients on cost‑impacting design decisions and value engineering.
• Prepare detailed budget estimates through quantity take-offs and pricing; maintain market rate data.
• Build relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and clients; mentor junior staff.

Skills

Bid team leadership

Cost estimation

Value engineering

Education

B.S. in Construction Management or related field

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff

BlueBeam

ISQFT

Job description

McShane Construction Company seeks a Preconstruction Manager in Auburn, AL to set up commercial and industrial projects for success from the start. You will lead bid teams, prepare conceptual budgets, and coordinate subcontractor buyouts in a fast-paced environment.

You will advise clients on design decisions, develop budgets from limited data, and coach junior staff. This is an in-office, full-time role with competitive benefits and opportunities across multiple markets.