Senior Preconstruction Manager: Estimating & Planning

SPG; Lawrence (KS); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Placement Group is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to lead estimating efforts, manage budgets from contract through GMP, and coordinate with owners, consultants, and design teams. The role will also drive value engineering and manage preconstruction schedules from award to groundbreaking.

The position requires directing the GMP development and owner presentation processes, ensuring readiness for construction mobilization, and seamless turnover to Operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related field.
• 7–10 years of estimating/preconstruction experience required.
• Experience with Design-Build, CMAR, and negotiated delivery.
• Ability to lead client-facing budget and schedule presentations.
• Proficiency with Procore and Bluebeam.

Responsibilities

• Lead the estimating team in producing accurate, complete cost estimates across all design phases.
• Manage project budgets from contract execution through GMP development.
• Establish milestone pricing schedules and oversee budget reviews at key design milestones.
• Direct value engineering exercises with owners, consultants, and design teams.
• Develop and maintain preconstruction schedules from award through groundbreaking.
• Coordinate design team activities and lead constructability reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Estimating

Design-Build knowledge

Procore

Bluebeam

Communication

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

Software Placement Group is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to lead estimating efforts, manage budgets from contract through GMP, and coordinate with owners, consultants, and design teams. The role will also drive value engineering and manage preconstruction schedules from award to groundbreaking.

The position requires directing the GMP development and owner presentation processes, ensuring readiness for construction mobilization, and seamless turnover to Operations.