Senior Preconstruction Manager

Michael Page; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

ESOP

Career growth

Job summary

MPI in Nashville, TN is seeking a Senior Preconstruction Manager to lead early project review, scope definition, and budgeting for complex construction programs.

You will coordinate bids, evaluate subcontractor proposals, and build schedules, working with internal teams to align requirements and timelines. This role offers growth and leadership opportunities within a growing firm.

Qualifications

• Experience leading preconstruction activities for construction projects.
• Ability to review plans, drawings and specifications to define scope.
• Experience preparing cost estimates and bid packages.
• Experience evaluating subcontractor and supplier proposals.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction activities from early project review through handoff.
• Review plans, drawings, and specs to define scope and needs.
• Develop budgets and cost estimates for planning.
• Coordinate bid packages and review proposals.
• Build preconstruction schedules and milestones.
• Identify scope gaps and cost/schedule considerations.
• Align estimates, schedules, and project requirements with teams.
• Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders.

Skills

Leading preconstruction activities

Plan and scope review

Budgeting and cost estimation

Bid package coordination

Schedule development

Identify scope gaps

Cross-functional alignment

Stakeholder presentation

Job description

• Opportunity to join an established and growing construction organization
• Exposure to high-profile and impactful construction projects

About Our Client

Our client is a highly respected, employee-focused general contractor with a long-standing reputation for delivering complex construction projects across a diverse range of market sectors. Due to continued growth and an expanding project pipeline, they are seeking an experienced Senior Preconstruction Manager to join their team in Nashville.

Job Description

• Lead preconstruction activities from early project review through handoff to construction teams.
• Review project plans, drawings, and specifications to define scope and key project needs.
• Develop project budgets and cost estimates to support informed planning decisions.
• Coordinate bid packages and review subcontractor and supplier proposals.
• Build project schedules that outline preconstruction milestones and construction timelines.
• Identify scope gaps, cost factors, and schedule considerations during project planning.
• Work with internal teams to align estimates, schedules, and project requirements.
• Present preconstruction findings and recommendations to project stakeholders.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

A Successful 'Senior Preconstruction Manager' Should Have

• Experience leading preconstruction activities for construction projects.
• Experience reviewing plans, drawings, specifications, and project scope.
• Experience preparing cost estimates, budgets, and bid packages.
• Experience evaluating subcontractor and supplier proposals.
• Ability to develop and manage project schedules during preconstruction.
• Ability to identify scope gaps and cost or schedule considerations.

What's on Offer

• Permanent Senior Preconstruction Manager position in Nashville, TN
• Salary of $120,000 and up based on experience
• Competitive benefits packages
• ESOP
• Clear path for long-term career growth and leadership advancement

Quote job ref: JN-102026-7138183