Preconstruction Manager Jobs
Preconstruction Manager jobs are open across commercial construction, residential development, healthcare, and infrastructure, at every level from project engineer to senior and director, with specializations in estimating, design coordination, and value engineering. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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If you picture yourself doing great things that make a difference in the lives of others, Turner is the place to be. Turner Construction is an industry leading commercial construction general contractor with a 120-year history spanning iconic projects around the globe, including 10 of the world's 100 tallest buildings.
Turner is committed to sustaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone feels connected, sees themselves represented at all levels of the company, and feels supported to reach their ultimate potential. Turner builds some of the most ambitious projects in the world. The technical expertise of our people makes us a recognized leader in many markets. Our projects are well known. Our people set us apart. We inspire greatness. Can you picture yourself at Turner? If so, apply and let’s do great things together!
Position Description: Manage and oversee on-site security operations and team. Develop and implement security procedures to keep company, executives, employees, workers, visitors, guests, and assets safe.
Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:
- Accountable for Preconstruction deliverables, including but not limited to, Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) and Lump Sum bids.
- Collaborate with Operations on Project Schedule, Logistics, Safety, Constructability Reviews, General Conditions and General Requirements.
- Develop, review and approve Assumptions and Clarifications.
- Develop and maintain relationships with clients, architects, design community, and trade partners to enhance future business development opportunities.
- Collaborate with Procurement regarding Preconstruction estimates.
- Participate in hiring process, onboard and deliver timely performance feedback for direct reports, execute/contribute to performance appraisals during annual performance cycle, utilize talent management systems, and identify appropriate training to help with development needs.
- Develop and monitor Preconstruction budget for project, with focus on Preconstruction recoveries, including invoicing, and provide monthly financial updates or as requested.
- Lead review meetings with owner, architect, and engineer related to Preconstruction phase.
- Prepare comparison analysis to previous estimates and develop clear and concise messages to explain variances for each project stakeholder.
- Establish Preconstruction Quality Control (QC) processes for scope and estimate reviews.
- In collaboration with Operations, identify opportunities to drive improvement within preconstruction process by using Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) and other process enhancements.
- Coordinate with Operations Lead to support Launch Matrix preparation, scheduling, evaluating, executing, and managing meetings for each estimate milestone.
- Participate and contribute to Constructability Reviews for milestone estimates per Launch Matrix.
- Coordinate with Lean Manager to develop and execute Pull Plans for design, estimate and GMP schedules.
- Generate, coordinate and manage Budget Control Reports (BCRs) between each milestone estimate to manage cost events and value engineering opportunities. Provide variance reports for each milestone estimate to communicate scope development.
- Lead Target Value Design process as appropriate for select projects.
- Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.
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Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field, and minimum of 10 years of Building Construction experience required, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Experience with variety of building construction types desired
- Thorough understanding of drawings and specifications, general contract and subcontract documents, materials, means and methods
- Thorough knowledge of construction cost, scheduling, estimating, purchasing and engineering principles and techniques, and accounting principles
- Ability to develop client relationships, identify sales opportunities and collaborate on solutions to secure work
- Extensive knowledge of regional market, competition, and industry trends
- Ability to provide accurate qualitative and quantitative analysis of estimating documents
- Advanced project management skills, able to manage high volumes of work and ability to move projects forward in a complex environment in a timely manner
- Management experience required, and coach and mentor others
- Negotiation skills with ability influence and engage others
- Executive level presentation skills, anticipates needs of audience, and tailors communications appropriately
- Pursues everything with energy, drive and sees initiatives through to completion
- Process and critical thinking skills with sound judgement decision-making
- Ability to leverage lean concepts and continuous improvement methods and tools
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally required to be mobile, and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee occasionally performs work on-site at construction work sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally work at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
If you picture yourself doing great things that make a difference in the lives of others, Turner is the place to be. Turner Construction is an industry leading commercial construction general contractor with a 120-year history spanning iconic projects around the globe, including 10 of the world's 100 tallest buildings.
Turner is committed to sustaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone feels connected, sees themselves represented at all levels of the company, and feels supported to reach their ultimate potential. Turner builds some of the most ambitious projects in the world. The technical expertise of our people makes us a recognized leader in many markets. Our projects are well known. Our people set us apart. We inspire greatness. Can you picture yourself at Turner? If so, apply and let’s do great things together!
Position Description: Manage and oversee on-site security operations and team. Develop and implement security procedures to keep company, executives, employees, workers, visitors, guests, and assets safe.
Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:
- Accountable for Preconstruction deliverables, including but not limited to, Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) and Lump Sum bids.
- Collaborate with Operations on Project Schedule, Logistics, Safety, Constructability Reviews, General Conditions and General Requirements.
- Develop, review and approve Assumptions and Clarifications.
- Develop and maintain relationships with clients, architects, design community, and trade partners to enhance future business development opportunities.
- Collaborate with Procurement regarding Preconstruction estimates.
- Participate in hiring process, onboard and deliver timely performance feedback for direct reports, execute/contribute to performance appraisals during annual performance cycle, utilize talent management systems, and identify appropriate training to help with development needs.
- Develop and monitor Preconstruction budget for project, with focus on Preconstruction recoveries, including invoicing, and provide monthly financial updates or as requested.
- Lead review meetings with owner, architect, and engineer related to Preconstruction phase.
- Prepare comparison analysis to previous estimates and develop clear and concise messages to explain variances for each project stakeholder.
- Establish Preconstruction Quality Control (QC) processes for scope and estimate reviews.
- In collaboration with Operations, identify opportunities to drive improvement within preconstruction process by using Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) and other process enhancements.
- Coordinate with Operations Lead to support Launch Matrix preparation, scheduling, evaluating, executing, and managing meetings for each estimate milestone.
- Participate and contribute to Constructability Reviews for milestone estimates per Launch Matrix.
- Coordinate with Lean Manager to develop and execute Pull Plans for design, estimate and GMP schedules.
- Generate, coordinate and manage Budget Control Reports (BCRs) between each milestone estimate to manage cost events and value engineering opportunities. Provide variance reports for each milestone estimate to communicate scope development.
- Lead Target Value Design process as appropriate for select projects.
- Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.
#LI-NM1
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field, and minimum of 10 years of Building Construction experience required, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Experience with variety of building construction types desired
- Thorough understanding of drawings and specifications, general contract and subcontract documents, materials, means and methods
- Thorough knowledge of construction cost, scheduling, estimating, purchasing and engineering principles and techniques, and accounting principles
- Ability to develop client relationships, identify sales opportunities and collaborate on solutions to secure work
- Extensive knowledge of regional market, competition, and industry trends
- Ability to provide accurate qualitative and quantitative analysis of estimating documents
- Advanced project management skills, able to manage high volumes of work and ability to move projects forward in a complex environment in a timely manner
- Management experience required, and coach and mentor others
- Negotiation skills with ability influence and engage others
- Executive level presentation skills, anticipates needs of audience, and tailors communications appropriately
- Pursues everything with energy, drive and sees initiatives through to completion
- Process and critical thinking skills with sound judgement decision-making
- Ability to leverage lean concepts and continuous improvement methods and tools
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally required to be mobile, and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee occasionally performs work on-site at construction work sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally work at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in preconstruction manager jobs.
- 5 or more years of experience in construction estimating or preconstruction management
- Proficiency in estimating software such as Bluebeam, Sage Estimating, or On-Screen Takeoff
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience managing conceptual and schematic design-phase cost models
- Familiarity with design-build and CM-at-risk delivery methods
- LEED accreditation or experience with sustainable construction practices preferred
Tips for Your Preconstruction Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to estimating depth
Preconstruction managers are evaluated heavily on their estimating experience. Quantify bid volumes, project types, and delivery methods you've led on your resume. Hiring managers want to see the scale of projects you've taken from concept through GMP.
Highlight subcontractor and vendor relationships
Many employers screen specifically for candidates with established subcontractor networks. Call out the trades and regions where you have active relationships. This signals you can hit the ground running on procurement and scope buyout from day one.
Filter openings by delivery method specialty
Design-build, design-bid-build, and CM-at-risk roles require different preconstruction skill sets. When searching, target listings that match the delivery method you know best so your experience reads as directly relevant, not transferable.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists preconstruction manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prep for cost-model walkthroughs in interviews
Expect to walk through a real or hypothetical conceptual estimate during technical interviews. Practice explaining your assumptions, unit costs, and contingency logic out loud. Interviewers are testing your process, not just your final number.
Negotiate scope before accepting an offer
Preconstruction manager roles vary widely in authority over staffing, software selection, and go/no-go decisions. Before accepting, clarify what budget you own, which pursuits you'll lead, and whether the role has a path to chief estimator or VP of preconstruction.
Preconstruction Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most preconstruction managers?
The companies hiring the most preconstruction managers right now include Michels, Jacobs, and SOLV Energy, with the largest share of openings in North Carolina, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. General contractors and construction management firms account for the majority of active postings.
How many preconstruction manager jobs are remote?
About 54% of preconstruction manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the site-dependent nature of most construction roles. Estimating-focused preconstruction positions and corporate-level roles at large general contractors tend to offer the most flexibility compared to project-embedded preconstruction manager positions.
How do you become a preconstruction manager?
Most preconstruction managers start in estimating, project engineering, or field supervision before moving into a dedicated preconstruction role. Building expertise in conceptual estimating, reading design documents, and managing subcontractor scopes is essential. Many employers also look for experience coordinating between owners, architects, and trade partners across the design phase before promoting someone into this role.
Can I get hired as a preconstruction manager without direct preconstruction experience?
Yes, candidates with strong estimating or project management backgrounds can transition into preconstruction manager roles, particularly at smaller firms or on less complex project types. Emphasizing your exposure to design-phase coordination, bid management, and owner-facing communication helps bridge the gap. Some employers hire for a preconstruction coordinator or senior estimator title first as a pathway into the manager role.
What does the preconstruction manager interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter or HR screen, followed by a technical interview with a chief estimator or VP of preconstruction that focuses on your estimating methodology and project type experience. A final round often includes a panel with business development and operations leaders, and some employers ask candidates to complete a take-home estimate or present a past project pursuit as part of the evaluation.
Where can I find and apply to preconstruction manager jobs?
You can find and apply to preconstruction manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level, project type, and delivery method specialty, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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