Senior Preconstruction Manager - Cost & Design Leadership

Ryan Companies US, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Retirement and Savings Benefits

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Educational Assistance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Assistance and Wellness

Family Planning & Parenting Benefits

Employee Discount Programs

Pet insurance

Charitable Donation Matching

Volunteer Time Off (VTO)

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Job summary

Ryan Companies US, Inc. in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Preconstruction Manager II to lead preconstruction efforts for projects ranging from $5M to $100M+.

You will develop detailed cost models, manage proposals, and mentor staff while coordinating with owners, designers, engineers, subcontractors, and project managers to win work and deliver accurate estimates. The role emphasizes cost control, design-build expertise, and a collaborative culture that values growth and a strong client focus.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree in construction management or construction / civil engineering.
• Minimum 6 years commercial construction experience and preconstruction / estimating.
• Thorough understanding how to efficiently perform accurate quantity take-offs and summarizing data in a meaningful way.
• Estimating background with developing experience in conceptual estimating.
• Strong personal presence; developing presentation skills and interpersonal communication skills.
• Broad knowledge of construction means and methods, building types, estimating, scheduling, cost control and material pricing.
• Supports balance of costs and aesthetic quality.
• Knowledge of the architectural, engineering, and construction processes.
• Understands the Design-Build and Integrated Project Delivery processes.
• Understands value design and budget control during the planning and design phases.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products - Excel, Word, Powerpoint Working knowledge of OST, Bluebeam, BuildingConnected, Destini Estimator.
• Ability to listen effectively, value the opinions of others and acknowledge contributions of others.
• Effectively prioritizes and balances big picture and immediate responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, architectural, and construction teams with preconstruction expertise including estimating, value design, costs, project schedule, procurement, and project pursuits.
• Assume responsibility for completing cost proposals individually and within a team in a thorough, competitive, and quality driven manner for projects.
• Support the development of detailed proposal estimates including subcontractor quotes, self-perform work, general conditions, and all aspects of construction projects.
• Proactively update estimates during the evolution and refinement of project scope.
• Build upon Ryan subcontractor and vendor resource database.
• Prepare scope documents for design-build and hard-bid subcontractors.
• Support the value of preconstruction / design management services.
• Solicit, analyze, and negotiate subcontractor quotes. Able to recommend award based on best value and project requirements.
• Consistently achieves customer satisfaction and raving fan goals.
• Thorough understanding of the estimating stages, process, and costs.
• Able to operate efficiently and independently.
• Work with other team members, possibly in other geographic locations, to complete project proposals in a thorough and timely fashion.
• Maintain accurate historical cost data and current market information in the Ryan cost history system. Work to complete cost estimate archives with Project Management staff.
• Ability to communicate and work well with others at all levels.
• Review and provide feedback on project estimates created by preconstruction staff and project managers. Provide direction for understanding project scope, market pricing, and available resources.
• Coach Preconstruction Engineers and Project Management staff on the preconstruction process.
• Assist clients and developers with conceptual budgets of types. Capable of cost modeling using Uniformat system costs.
• Manage from a comprehensive preconstruction schedule, design from a detailed estimate, optimize building systems, embrace enhanced design and deliver well-coordinated design documents.
• Play a significant role in developing relationships with the Architectural community and clients with an eye towards providing design/build level preconstruction services.

Skills

Estimating

Preconstruction management

Cost modeling

Team leadership

Owner/ client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

OST

Bluebeam

BuildingConnected

Destini Estimator

Job description

Ryan Companies US, Inc. in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Preconstruction Manager II to lead preconstruction efforts for projects ranging from $5M to $100M+.

You will develop detailed cost models, manage proposals, and mentor staff while coordinating with owners, designers, engineers, subcontractors, and project managers to win work and deliver accurate estimates. The role emphasizes cost control, design-build expertise, and a collaborative culture that values growth and a strong client focus.