Senior Preconstruction Manager

Choate Construction Company; Town of Charleston (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Medical coverage options

401(k) profit-sharing plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Short-term and long-term disability

Job summary

Choate Construction Company in New York is seeking a Senior Preconstruction Manager to provide strategic leadership during the preconstruction phase. This role involves mentoring a team, developing detailed estimates, and building strong relationships with clients and designers.

Candidates should have over 15 years of construction experience and at least 10 in leadership. Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, a profit-sharing plan, and various employee wellness programs.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of overall construction experience, including 10 years in preconstruction leadership.
• Proven ability to develop detailed estimates and cost models.
• Experience managing complex and multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the preconstruction team on all activities.
• Communicate effectively with clients, architects, and subcontractors.
• Develop detailed estimates and bidding strategies.

Skills

Leadership skills

Relationship-building skills

Risk management

Decision-making skills

Business development

Job description

Role Summary

As a Senior Preconstruction Manager at Choate Construction, you provide strategic leadership and guidance during the preconstruction phase to ensure projects are positioned for success long before work begins in the field.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and direct the preconstruction team across contracting, scheduling, estimating, and bidding activities, coordinating closely with the Operations Manager and Division Manager on team assignments and project strategy.
• Serve as a trusted partner to clients and designers, building long‑term relationships and representing Choate Construction with professionalism, credibility, and integrity.
• Communicate and advocate with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors, fostering positive team dynamics and positioning Choate as a preferred builder.
• Take a disciplined, proactive approach to risk management—accurately estimating, identifying risks early, and ensuring contract requirements are fully understood and addressed.
• Lead the development of detailed estimates, cost models, and bid strategies that balance competitiveness with constructability and long‑term project success.
• Engage in business development efforts, identifying new opportunities, participating in presentations, and strengthening Choate’s client pipeline.
• Guide and mentor preconstruction teams, delegating effectively, developing talent, and creating clarity and confidence across pursuits and estimates.
• Make decisions with the full business in mind, leading bid‑day strategy, evaluating deal value, and driving outcomes that support Choate Construction’s financial and strategic goals.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of overall construction experience, including at least 10 years in a preconstruction leadership or estimating capacity.
• Experience managing very large, complex, specialized, and/or multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong leadership, delegation, and decision‑making skills, with the ability to empower teams, align stakeholders, and balance risk, cost, and constructability.
• Excellent communication, advocacy, and relationship‑building skills.
• Proven ability to develop detailed estimates, cost models, and bid strategies that are accurate, competitive, and executable.
• Experience in business development and client interaction.

Benefits

• 100% Employee‑Owned Company with Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical coverage options: Surest, a copay plan, or high‑deductible health plan with a Health Savings Account.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent expenses.
• Basic life and AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) profit‑sharing plan.
• Paid time off (PTO) policy.
• Parental leave.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability.
• College student debt reduction program.
• Employee assistance and financial wellness programs.
• Employee referral program.
• Charitable contribution matching ($1,000 per year per employee).
• Stewardship day (community volunteering).
• Safe working environment with a strong focus on safety standards.

Work Environment

Choate is a drug‑free workplace and requires pre‑employment drug screening for all new hires.

EEO Statement

Choate Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a safe work environment and to fostering the well‑being and health of its employees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.