Strategic Preconstruction Manager: Client & Proposals

Loenbro; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company

PTO and holiday pay

Life and disability insurance

Professional development and training

EAP

Job summary

Loenbro is seeking a seasoned Preconstruction Manager to lead strategic client relationships and oversee opportunities from identification through award or closeout. This role operates in a seller/doer model and serves as the primary client contact within the assigned region and industry sectors.

You will collaborate with estimating, operations, business development, and marketing to deliver client-focused proposals, drive regional sales goals, and ensure success across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in industrial or commercial construction through preconstruction, estimating, project management, or business development.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with ability to influence decisions and build trust.
• Willingness to travel within the assigned region to meet with clients and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead client contact for assigned key accounts and project opportunities.
• Develop and maintain long‑term relationships with clients, general contractors, engineers, and industry partners.
• Identify project opportunities through research, networking, and collaboration with business development and marketing teams.
• Lead preconstruction efforts including scope alignment, risk identification, value engineering, and constructability input.
• Own and manage the opportunity lifecycle from project identification through bid, award, and closeout using Salesforce CRM.
• Coordinate with estimating and operations teams to develop comprehensive proposals and ensure accurate project pricing.
• Lead constructability and schedule reviews and develop staffing/labor forecast plans in coordination with the client’s project schedule.

Skills

Client relationships

Communication skills

Cross-functional leadership

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's in CM/Engineering

Tools

Salesforce CRM

IIR familiarity

Job description

Loenbro is seeking a seasoned Preconstruction Manager to lead strategic client relationships and oversee opportunities from identification through award or closeout. This role operates in a seller/doer model and serves as the primary client contact within the assigned region and industry sectors.

You will collaborate with estimating, operations, business development, and marketing to deliver client-focused proposals, drive regional sales goals, and ensure success across the project lifecycle.