Senior Preconstruction Manager - Multi-Family Housing

KingRecruitingServices; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

KingRecruitingServices is seeking a seasoned Preconstruction Manager to lead estimating and preconstruction efforts for large multi-family residential, apartment, and senior housing projects in Columbus, OH. You will manage the entire estimation process, build critical industry relationships, and present cost strategies directly to clients.

Responsibilities include leading estimates, value engineering, subcontractor bid management, scheduling, takeoffs, and client presentations.

Qualifications

• Industry Experience: 5–10 years in large multi-family residential, apartments, HUD, OFHA, and senior housing estimating.
• Market Knowledge: deep understanding of current market pricing and unit pricing.
• Relationship Building: proven ability to establish and maintain relationships with owners, architects, and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead, create, and finalize comprehensive project estimates.
• Research materials, source alternatives, and develop value engineering ideas with costs.
• Build qualified subcontractor bid lists and analyze bids and scopes.
• Develop preliminary preconstruction schedules and determine staffing/requirements.
• Complete detailed On-Screen Takeoffs.
• Prepare professional cost presentations for clients.

Skills

Estimating

Value engineering

Client presentations

Project planning

Takeoffs

Relationship building

Job description

KingRecruitingServices is seeking a seasoned Preconstruction Manager to lead estimating and preconstruction efforts for large multi-family residential, apartment, and senior housing projects in Columbus, OH. You will manage the entire estimation process, build critical industry relationships, and present cost strategies directly to clients.

Responsibilities include leading estimates, value engineering, subcontractor bid management, scheduling, takeoffs, and client presentations.