Senior Preconstruction Manager

Macdonald & Company; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid time off

Professional development

Dallas–Fort Worth project exposure

Collaborative project team

Job summary

Macdonald & Company in Dallas seeks an experienced Senior Preconstruction Manager to lead planning, estimating, and development of major commercial construction projects.

You will drive preconstruction from pursuit through buyout, collaborating with owners, architects, consultants, estimators, and senior leadership to deliver competitive, executable plans and ensure a seamless transition to construction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.
• 10+ years of commercial construction experience, with significant experience in preconstruction, estimating, or project management.
• Experience leading preconstruction efforts for large-scale commercial projects.
• Strong understanding of estimating, scheduling, constructability, subcontractor procurement, and construction means and methods.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex pursuits and projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong financial and analytical capabilities.
• Proficiency with construction estimating and project management software.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, MEP, civil, and other construction documents.
• Proven experience working directly with owners, architects, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and influence teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction services for large and complex commercial construction projects.
• Manage projects from early conceptual design through GMP, contract award, and transition to operations.
• Direct estimating, budgeting, value engineering, constructability reviews, and scheduling activities.
• Develop detailed conceptual and competitive estimates while maintaining cost accuracy and market awareness.
• Collaborate with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and consultants throughout the design process.
• Lead design-assist and subcontractor procurement strategies.
• Identify project risks, opportunities, scope gaps, and potential cost or schedule impacts.
• Develop and maintain milestone estimates and project budgets.
• Coordinate value-engineering initiatives while maintaining project quality and owner objectives.
• Prepare and present estimates, budgets, schedules, and other preconstruction deliverables to clients and project stakeholders.
• Participate in project pursuits, interviews, presentations, and client development activities.
• Mentor and develop preconstruction and estimating team members.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key subcontractors, design professionals, owners, and industry partners.
• Partner with project executives and operations leadership to ensure a seamless transition from preconstruction to construction.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, and operational excellence.

Skills

Estimating

Preconstruction

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Tools

Construction estimating software

Project management software

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Preconstruction Manager to join our Dallas team and play a key leadership role in the planning, estimating, and development of major construction projects.

This position will lead preconstruction efforts from initial pursuit through project buyout, working closely with clients, architects, consultants, estimators, project managers, and senior leadership to develop competitive, accurate, and executable project plans.

The ideal candidate is a strategic construction professional who understands the full project lifecycle, can lead complex estimating and preconstruction processes, and builds strong relationships with clients and project partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction services for large and complex commercial construction projects.
• Manage projects from early conceptual design through GMP, contract award, and transition to operations.
• Direct estimating, budgeting, value engineering, constructability reviews, and scheduling activities.
• Develop detailed conceptual and competitive estimates while maintaining cost accuracy and market awareness.
• Collaborate with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and consultants throughout the design process.
• Lead design-assist and subcontractor procurement strategies.
• Identify project risks, opportunities, scope gaps, and potential cost or schedule impacts.
• Develop and maintain milestone estimates and project budgets.
• Coordinate value-engineering initiatives while maintaining project quality and owner objectives.
• Prepare and present estimates, budgets, schedules, and other preconstruction deliverables to clients and project stakeholders.
• Participate in project pursuits, interviews, presentations, and client development activities.
• Mentor and develop preconstruction and estimating team members.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key subcontractors, design professionals, owners, and industry partners.
• Partner with project executives and operations leadership to ensure a seamless transition from preconstruction to construction.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.
• 10+ years of commercial construction experience, with significant experience in preconstruction, estimating, or project management.
• Experience leading preconstruction efforts for large-scale commercial projects.
• Strong understanding of estimating, scheduling, constructability, subcontractor procurement, and construction means and methods.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex pursuits and projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong financial and analytical capabilities.
• Proficiency with construction estimating and project management software.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, MEP, civil, and other construction documents.
• Proven experience working directly with owners, architects, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and influence teams.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary and performance-based incentive opportunity.
• 401(k) with company contribution/match.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Professional development and leadership opportunities.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile, complex projects throughout the Dallas–Fort Worth market.
• Collaborative environment with a strong project delivery and operational team.
• Career growth within a large, financially stable general contracting organization.