Senior Preconstruction Leader: Growth & Ownership Path

Riley Construction; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Riley Construction Co., Inc. is seeking a Senior Preconstruction Manager to lead and coach our Kenosha or Waukesha team. You will guide clients through budgeting, scheduling, risk evaluation, and early value decisions, shaping project outcomes before construction begins.

Join a collaborative team focused on trusted partnerships, operational excellence, and growth opportunities, including leadership development and potential ownership pathways.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Architecture, Engineering, Design, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in preconstruction management within commercial construction.
• Advanced understanding of preconstruction processes, estimating techniques, and project planning.
• Familiarity with construction contract language and risk assessment.
• Strong ability to read and interpret construction documents.
• Experience collaborating with operations teams and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted advisor to clients with guidance and strategic recommendations.
• Develop conceptual budgets within accelerated timelines using limited design info.
• Analyze complex plans to prepare detailed estimates.
• Explain tradeoffs, cost drivers, risk factors, and value opportunities.
• Identify scope gaps and budget risks early to reduce uncertainty.
• Review subcontractor proposals for complete scope coverage.
• Collaborate with operations to transition from preconstruction to execution.
• Manage multiple pursuits with prioritization and clear communication.
• Use critical path scheduling to develop durations and client proposals.
• Lead client meetings and presentations with professionalism.
• Build lasting relationships with clients, architects, engineers, and subs.
• Support awarded projects with change order estimating and client communication.
• Contribute to evolution of Riley's preconstruction processes.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Strategic thinking

Collaborative leadership

Organization

Problem solving

Client-focused professionalism

Ownership & urgency

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

10+ years preconstruction experience in commercial construction

Understanding of preconstruction processes & risk

Ability to read/interpret construction documents

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Estimating and scheduling software

Job description

Riley Construction Co., Inc. is seeking a Senior Preconstruction Manager to lead and coach our Kenosha or Waukesha team. You will guide clients through budgeting, scheduling, risk evaluation, and early value decisions, shaping project outcomes before construction begins.

Join a collaborative team focused on trusted partnerships, operational excellence, and growth opportunities, including leadership development and potential ownership pathways.