Sr. Preconstruction Manager

Thomas Construction Group; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Construction Group, a leading general contractor in Wilmington, NC, is seeking a Senior Preconstruction Manager to lead cost estimation efforts across commercial, healthcare and multi-family projects. You will review bid documents, drawings and specs to deliver accurate estimates and guide decision-making with internal teams and clients.

The role emphasizes strategic cost planning, constructability reviews, and collaboration with clients, architects, and subcontractors to optimize bids

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Building Construction from an accredited university, preferred; a combination of on-the-job experience and/or formal education may be substituted for the degree
• 6+ years' commercial general contracting estimating experience

Responsibilities

• Preparing timely cost, materials and labor estimates for construction projects by analyzing project drawings, specifications and RFPs
• Understanding contract language and commitments, consumer expectations, and scope of project
• Consulting with clients, architects, subcontractors, and material suppliers to discuss and formulate estimates, effective cost reductions and constructability issues
• Distributing and coordinating plans, specifications, information, and policies, ensuring each requirement is managed or covered appropriately
• Selecting and managing subcontractors throughout the preconstruction process
• Assessing cost effectiveness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as a project develops while comparing to historical pricing and / or internal evaluation
• Development of scope sheets for bid leveling
• Acting as the liaison between all contracted parties in a project
• Other duties or responsibilities are assigned

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Construction

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Procore

Bluebeam

Destini Estimator

On Screen Takeoff

Primavera P6

Adobe

Job description

Thomas Construction Group is an innovative, full-service general contractor achieving 100% client satisfaction and specializing in early design phase construction management for building corporate commercial, healthcare, senior living, multi-family, and continuing care facilities.

We’re proud to be recognized as one of Wilmington’s Best Places to Work for 2026, a reflection of the people-first culture, collaboration, and commitment to excellence that define Thomas Construction Group.

About the Role

In this role, the Sr. Preconstruction Manager is responsible for developing complete, accurate, and timely project estimates by reviewing bid documents, specifications, and drawings; evaluating scope, cost and constructability; and communicating clearly with internal teams, trade partners and other project stakeholders. Our estimators are key team members who think beyond traditional preconstruction by helping shape strategy, identify risk, support decision-making, and align cost with the clients goals. Their work is critical to producing successful proposals, building confidence with clients, and positioning Thomas to be successful.

Responsibilities

• Preparing timely cost, materials and labor estimates for construction projects by analyzing project drawings, specifications and RFPs
• Understanding contract language and commitments, consumer expectations, and scope of project
• Consulting with clients, architects, subcontractors, and material suppliers to discuss and formulate estimates, effective cost reductions and constructability issues
• Distributing and coordinating plans, specifications, information, and policies, ensuring each requirement is managed or covered appropriately
• Selecting and managing subcontractors throughout the preconstruction process
• Assessing cost effectiveness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as a project develops while comparing to historical pricing and / or internal evaluation
• Development of scope sheets for bid leveling
• Acting as the liaison between all contracted parties in a project
• Other duties or responsibilities are assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Building Construction from an accredited university, preferred; a combination of on-the-job experience and/or formal education may be substituted for the degree
• 6+ plus years' commercial general contracting estimating experience

Required Skills

• Strong verbal, written, and organizational skills
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, project management software (Procore or similar), Bluebeam, Destini Estimator, On Screen Takeoff, scheduling software (Primavera P6 or similar) and Adobe

Living Thomas Culture This estimating position will do work in a manner that is steeped in our Values: Team, Improvement, Excellence, Service. These values should serve a set of guiding principles and the Estimator will foster this culture every day in the way they behave.

Physical Requirements/Work Requirements & Environment

• Frequent sitting, working on a computer.