Senior Preconstruction Leader: Strategy & Budgets

The Hagerman Group; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual incentive program

PTO starting at 4 weeks per year plus

Market-leading medical, dental, and  -

401(k) retirement program with company

Parental leave

Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance

Continuing education and professional

Career Pathing Program and growth

The Hagerman Institute - customized

Volunteer work and community

Collaborative culture grounded intrust

Job summary

The Hagerman Group is seeking a seasoned Preconstruction Manager to lead the preconstruction process from pursuit through construction handoff in Louisville. This senior role focuses on strategic planning, client interaction, and aligning estimating, design coordination, and procurement with operations.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in construction leadership, strong communication, and proficiency with Procore and CMiC, along with a solid understanding of design and estimating workflows.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive construction experience, including customer-facing leadership roles.
• Strong communicator and collaborator with the ability to lead teams and influence outcomes.
• Deep understanding of preconstruction, design coordination, and estimating processes.
• Proficiency in Procore (preferred) and CMiC (preferred).
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Bachelor's degree preferred (or equivalent experience).

Responsibilities

• Lead pursuit strategies, RFP responses, and client interviews.
• Own the preconstruction process from concept through handoff to operations.
• Oversee design coordination, estimating, procurement strategies, and early trade partner involvement.
• Develop conceptual budgets and detailed estimates while tracking cost trends and market conditions.
• Collaborate with Estimating, Operations, Safety, and Purchasing to align scope, schedules, logistics, and procurement plans.
• Provide value-added input on cost, constructability, and means and methods.
• Lead and develop preconstruction team members while ensuring a smooth transition into construction.

Skills

Construction leadership

Client-facing leadership

Communication

Preconstruction

Estimating

Design coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Procore

CMiC

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Hagerman Group is seeking a seasoned Preconstruction Manager to lead the preconstruction process from pursuit through construction handoff in Louisville. This senior role focuses on strategic planning, client interaction, and aligning estimating, design coordination, and procurement with operations.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in construction leadership, strong communication, and proficiency with Procore and CMiC, along with a solid understanding of design and estimating workflows.