Sr. Pre-Construction Project Manager

T.W. Frierson Contractor, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned

Innovative culture

People-first values

Job summary

T.W. Frierson Contractor, Inc., based in Nashville, is seeking a Pre-Construction Project Manager to lead client engagement, pursuing opportunities across market sectors while focusing on estimating, scheduling, and subcontractor procurement.

This ESOP company offers ownership and a culture of innovation. The role emphasizes rigorous pre-construction work, risk-aware contract review, and close collaboration with the operations team to drive successful project pursuits and relationships with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Architectural Engineering/Design or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of pre-construction PM experience in commercial construction.
• Advanced knowledge of pre-construction and estimating techniques.
• Familiarity with construction contract language and risk assessment.
• Strong organizational, time management, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and client-focused communication abilities.
• Strong reading ability for construction documents and autonomous work style.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Outlook and scheduling/estimating tools.
• Valid state driver's license and ability to work 9 hours/day, Mon-Fri.

Responsibilities

• Engage clients from initial contact, cultivate relationships, and pursue opportunities to close deals.
• Lead estimating, scheduling, and subcontractor procurement for meaningful opportunities.
• Analyze bids and develop conceptual budgets with minimal design parameters.
• Coordinate presentations and client interviews; manage multiple pursuits.
• Support operations team with estimating change orders and client relations as needed.
• Strengthen and build relationships with clients and subcontractors.

Skills

Project management

Client relationships

Communication

Time management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Architectural Engineering/Design

10+ years pre-construction PM experience

Tools

Sage Timberline Estimating

Primavera Scheduling

Microsoft Excel

Job description

"Clearing the Sidewalk" is paramount to effectively leading in this position. It is all about setting up our employee owners (specifically our operations teams) for success and the Sr. Pre-Construction Project Manager is often called upon to clear the sidewalk by leading with a sense of urgency with limited support and lofty expectations.

T.W. Frierson Contractor, Inc., an established and trusted name in the commercial and industrial construction industry, is looking for a Pre-Construction Project Manager to join our Nashville-based team. As an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, we offer the unique opportunity to have a stake in everything you help create.

Why T.W. Frierson?

• Employee-Owned: You'll be more than just a team member-you'll be an owner with a direct interest in the company's success.
• Innovative Culture: We leverage the latest in construction technology, including AR/VR, drone scanning, 4D modeling, and more.
• People-First Values: Collaboration, integrity, and growth drive every project and relationship.

What You'll Do

As a Pre-Construction Project Manager, you will engage a client from a first touch standpoint, cultivate a relationship, and roll up your sleeves to deeply engage and lead a project pursuit culminating in a closed deal. You will be able to equally equipped to operate on an island or lead a team and has skills to close deals across multiple market sectors. This position entails some business development responsibilities but is primarily focused on deeply engaging in estimating, scheduling, and subcontractor procurement of the most meaningful and impactful opportunities in our company.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clients with conceptual budgets in accelerated timeframes with minimal design and project parameters.
• Synthesize complex plans and specifications in select bid opportunities to develop detailed and accurate estimates.
• Analyze and vet subcontractor proposals to ensure completeness of scope of work.
• Manage multiple project pursuits simultaneously by multi-tasking and prioritizing.
• Utilize critical path scheduling processes and software to establish accurate durations for client proposals.
• Lead client interviews and meetings and the development of presentations.
• Follow awarded projects as necessary to support operations team - may include estimating change orders and maintaining client relations.
• Act with a sense of urgency and operate with the highest level of morals and ethics to support company culture.
• Support other pre-construction department personnel as required.
• Perform additional assignments at supervisor's direction.
• Strengthen existing as well as build new and lasting relationships with clientele and subcontractors.

What We're Looking For

• Education & Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Architectural Engineering/Design degree, or related field
  • Minimum of 10 years of work experience in pre-construction project management in a commercial construction environment
  • Advanced knowledge of pre-construction and estimating techniques and strategies
  • High level familiarity with construction contract language and ability to assess risk in language
  • Exceptional organizational, time management, and decision-making/problem-solving skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with a proactive client focus
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to read and understand construction documents
  • Ability to produce quality work in an autonomous manner in an ever-changing environment
  • Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Sage Timberline Estimating, and Primavera Scheduling - prefer at least 5 years of experience using Sage Timberline Estimating
  • Ability to operate basic office equipment including computer, printer, copier, fax, scanner, adding machine, telephone, and mobile phone/radio
  • Must possess a valid, state-issued driver's license
  • Ability to work Monday through Friday, at least nine hours per day, five days per week generally between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

• Tech Savvy: Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Sage Timberline Estimating, and Primavera Scheduling - prefer at least 5 years of experience using Sage Timberline Estimating

• Soft Skills: Strong communicator with great organizational and problem-solving abilities. Thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Excellent interpersonal skills with a proactive client focus.