Preconstruction Manager

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Lead estimating & preconstruction for commercial/healthcare projects, manage bids, mentor staff.
3 days ago ago
$120,000 - $150,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Nashville, TN
Office Full-Time
Role
What you would be doing
estimating
bid review
subcontractor management
value engineering
team leadership
stakeholder collaboration

Take the lead on complex construction projects from bid review to subcontractor buyout! You’ll prepare accurate estimates, manage subcontractor proposals, and support the preconstruction team in winning competitive work. This role blends estimating expertise with team leadership — perfect for someone who enjoys mentoring junior staff while tackling challenging projects.

You will collaborate with owners, architects, engineers, and contractors, evaluate subcontractor bids, perform value engineering, and ensure projects are set up for successful execution. Travel to local and regional jobsites as needed.

What you bring
timberline
value engineering
communication
commercial
bid review
7+ years

💪 Experience: 7+ years in construction estimating (commercial and/or healthcare projects)

  • Proficient with estimating software (e.g., Timberline or equivalent)
  • Preferred: Experience in conceptual estimating, value engineering, and both negotiated and hard-bid environments
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills
  • Proven experience estimating commercial and healthcare construction projects
  • Comfortable reviewing bid documents, budgets, and scope of work
  • Strong knowledge of subcontractor prequalification and buyout processes
  • Ability to lead estimating teams and mentor junior staff
Benefits

💰 Salary: $120,000 – $150,000 base + performance-based bonus

  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and annual raises
  • Competitive salary ($120K–$150K) + performance bonus
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible schedule with balanced office/field work
  • Collaborative, supportive, and growth-oriented culture
Training + Development
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Your recruiter
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  • Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Manchester, the company grew rapidly to support recruitment across multiple global locations including the UK and US.
  • It delivers high‑value, bespoke hiring solutions in complex sectors like energy, manufacturing, construction and public infrastructure.
  • Led by ex‑industry professionals, they bridge technical skills gaps by placing candidates in both permanent and contract roles.
  • Typical projects include placements in automotive, aerospace, steelwork, data centres, housing development, and public sector programmes.
  • Operating from Manchester, Sunnyvale, New York and Austin, they serve clients from pre‑construction planning to delivery across civil, utilities, tech and finance.
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