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Preconstruction Manager - Construction - Base Salary to 140k/year - Austin, TX

Our client is an established construction organization seeking an experienced Preconstruction Manager to oversee estimating, subcontractor procurement, bid management, and project pricing for large-scale construction projects. This fully remote opportunity supports projects utilizing modular construction and advanced building methods.

The Preconstruction Manager will lead preconstruction activities for commercial, multifamily, student housing, mixed-use, and other large-scale building projects. This position is also suited to an experienced Senior Estimator with a general contractor background who has managed substantial project estimates, subcontractor bidding, and buyout activities and is prepared to assume broader preconstruction leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

Lead construction estimating and preconstruction activities across multiple projects valued at approximately $20M or greater.

Develop subcontractor bid packages, manage bid solicitations, evaluate proposals, perform bid leveling, and coordinate subcontractor selection and buyout.

Prepare and review conceptual estimates, detailed cost estimates, construction budgets, and project pricing.

Evaluate subcontractor scope coverage, identify scope gaps, and review exclusions, qualifications, and pricing discrepancies.

Estimate and coordinate civil construction, site development, sitework, earthwork, underground utilities, mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), and other subcontracted construction scopes.

Manage preconstruction procurement, subcontractor negotiations, and project buyout activities before construction turnover.

Review construction drawings, specifications, design documents, and subcontractor proposals to support accurate estimating and scope evaluation.

Lead, mentor, and oversee estimating team members and coordinate estimating deliverables.

Collaborate with design, engineering, construction management, operations, business development, and logistics teams throughout preconstruction.

Participate in project kickoff meetings, subcontractor coordination meetings, site walks, and project handoffs.

Support preconstruction planning and estimating coordination for projects incorporating modular construction methods.

Qualifications:

5+ years of construction estimating or preconstruction experience.

Experience with a commercial or multifamily general contractor, including Senior Estimator, Preconstruction Manager, or comparable estimating leadership responsibilities.

Experience supporting commercial construction projects valued at approximately $20M or greater.

Background in commercial construction, multifamily housing, student housing, mixed-use developments, or other large-scale building construction.

Demonstrated experience managing subcontractor bidding, bid leveling, scope review, subcontractor procurement, and project buyout.

Knowledge of civil construction, sitework, earthwork, underground utilities, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) subcontractor scopes.

Previous experience leading, mentoring, or overseeing construction estimating personnel.

Ability to travel for onboarding, training, and periodic project site visits.

Compensation:

Base salary in the 120k - 140k/year range

Profit Sharing: Eligible for a profit-sharing opportunity equal to approximately 5% of base salary.

Health Benefits: Multiple medical plan options, along with dental and vision coverage.

401k: Retirement plan with a 4% company match.

Fully Remote Role: Austin, TX or Chandler, AZ preferred, but open to candidates from anywhere in the US

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