Manager of Pre-Construction
Fcl Builders, Llc
Lead preconstruction services, budgeting, scheduling, and coordination before construction begins.
8 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Itasca, IL
Office Full-Time
Company Size
50 Employees
Service Specialisms
Design–Build
General Contractor
Cold Storage
Food Processing
Manufacturing
Data Centers
E‑Commerce Facilities
Life Sciences
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Commercial
Cold Storage
Data Centers
Warehousing & Distribution
Food Processing
Life Sciences
Manufacturing
Role
What you would be doing
vendor management
budget development
procurement planning
constructability review
bid strategy
client liaison
- Build and maintain strong, ethical relationships with vendors and trade partners, ensuring FCL remains a preferred GC.
- Act as the main point of contact for clients throughout the procurement process, maintaining professional communications and clear bid/win strategies.
- Define scopes and quantities to ensure accurate budgets at every stage of design.
- Lead project proposal processes to ensure timely, accurate, and professional presentation of budgets, clarifications, and alternates.
- Make an Impact: Guide projects from concept to construction with budgets, schedules, and scope aligned from day one.
- Develop gap-free budgets and preliminary project schedules; solicit subcontractor and vendor input to ensure market accuracy.
- Create and manage procurement plans—including RFPs, competitive bids, direct negotiations, or other methods required by the client.
- Oversee smooth handoff of project scope, schedule, and budget to the construction operations team.
- Take a leadership role with design partners and clients on design-build projects, ensuring budgets are met and tracked as design evolves.
- Collaborate with architects, engineers, and owners to define project scope and requirements.
- Partner with Business Development to provide early budgeting and insights that position FCL to win work.
- Research project locations and understand local factors such as taxes, licensing, codes, and access issues that may affect budgets.
- Manage the full scope of preconstruction services—independently or with a team—across multiple projects.
- Lead constructability reviews and risk assessments to proactively identify potential issues.
- Develop bid strategies to enhance FCL’s ability to win work while providing exceptional value to clients.
- Foster collaboration and trust among all stakeholders to achieve the best outcomes for clients and partners.
- Assess design-build or partially designed projects at varying levels of completion, guiding them through successful delivery.
What you bring
bachelor's
10+ years
industrial
excel
bluebeam
cpe
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in preconstruction, estimating, or project management within commercial construction.
- Industrial construction estimating experience (distribution, cold storage, manufacturing, data centers).
- Knowledge of all technical and project management aspects of design-build, design-assist, GMP, and competitive-bid projects.
- Strong understanding of estimating metrics, data analysis, and research methodology.
- Experience managing design-build or conceptual estimating projects.
- Ability to conceptualize developer ideas and create estimates with minimal documentation.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, Bluebeam, and on-screen takeoff software; familiarity with MS Project, Primavera, or similar scheduling tools.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously under tight deadlines.
- Knowledge of OSHA and construction safety regulations.
- At least 3–5 years as an estimator or senior estimator.
- Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) or DBIA credential.
- Competitive salary, bonus structure
- Grow With Us: Clear pathways for advancement into senior leadership roles.
- An inclusive, collaborative culture where your voice matters
- Great People, Great Workplace: Thanks to our people, FCL is proud to have earned Great Place to Work Certification for the second year in a row. Our company culture is our top priority!
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Comprehensive and competitive benefits (health, dental, vision and so much more!)
- Supportive Culture: We believe in mentorship, open communication, and having each other’s backs.
- Employee Ownership: Partner and collaborate with experienced professionals who are invested in your success.
- Paid time off and holidays
- Career development and mentorship programs
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship- fcl builders does not sponsor applicants for work visas.
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Company
Overview
- A trusted name in the construction and development sector, known for its commitment to quality and client satisfaction.
- Specializes in delivering high-quality commercial and residential projects, focusing on design, construction, and development.
- Has developed a reputation for reliability and excellence with a strong history of successful project completions.
- Provides expertise in large-scale commercial buildings, mixed-use developments, and residential complexes.
- Adopts a collaborative approach, working closely with clients and architects to bring visions to life.
- Maintains a strong track record of delivering projects on time and within budget, making it a preferred partner for developers and businesses.
- be safe
- be collaborative
- be accountable
- be positive
- be ethical
- be supportive
- be caring
- be empowering
- be organized
- be resourceful
- be flexible
- be grounded
5,000+ Checks
Risk Mitigation Process
Conducts thorough environmental risk analysis through an extensive pre-construction review process.
Score of 15
Carbon Action Ranking
Achieved a DitchCarbon score indicating lower-than-average carbon action in the construction sector.
- Remediated hundreds of acres of brownfield sites, including an EPA Phoenix Award-winning transformation.
- Incorporates brownfield-to-greenfield remediation with sustainable land-use practices.
- Fosters a long-term commitment to sustainability through employee ownership.
- Does not currently have a net-zero emissions target.
- Not participating in major emissions reduction initiatives.
5 years
Employee ownership vesting period
Vesting period for employee ownership is five years, but no demographic breakdown was provided for this metric.
- No publicly available DEI strategy or related metrics found
- No gender representation or diversity statistics disclosed on website or LinkedIn
- No demographic breakdown reported for employee ownership vesting
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