K-12 Preconstruction Manager

Overview

Lead preconstruction for K‑12/public works, managing estimates, budgets, schedules, and coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• constructability review
• value engineering
• preconstruction coordination
• risk analysis
• cost estimating
• bidding support

Tasks

-Conduct constructability reviews and value engineering to optimize project efficiency -Coordinate with architects, engineers, owners, and subcontractors during preconstruction -Analyze risks, schedules, and material requirements to support successful project execution -Develop accurate cost estimates, budgets, and scopes for ground-up K‑12 and public works projects -Support bidding, proposals, and contract negotiations

Requirements

• k‑12
• public works
• estimating
• budgeting
• procurement
• leadership

What You Bring

We are seeking a Commercial Preconstruction Manager with experience in ground-up K‑12 and public works projects. This role leads preconstruction activities, including budgeting, estimating, value engineering, scheduling, and subcontractor coordination. The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of public procurement processes, compliance requirements, and delivering projects on time and within budget. -Proven experience in K‑12 and public works construction projects -Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities -Strong estimating, budgeting, and preconstruction management skills -Knowledge of public procurement and compliance standards

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Benefits

-Health, dental, and vision insurance -Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses -Paid time off and holidays -Retirement plan with company match -Professional development and growth opportunities

About Diamond Peak Recruiting

-Founded in 2018, the company emerged with a bold mission: to build the world by matching top talent with AEC & MEP projects across all 50 states. -Headquartered in Chicago with a second office in Orange County, it expanded rapidly through hyper-focus on niche industries. -Led by an industry-savvy founder who completed Goldman Sachs’ 10K Small Businesses program in 2021, setting a tone for strategic growth. -Using data-driven recruiting, proprietary databases, AI-enhanced sourcing, and local market experts, they deliver precision placements from entry to C-Suite roles. -Their typical assignments span AEC & MEP verticals—architecture, engineering, construction, mechanical, electrical, plumbing—serving ENR-ranked contractors nationwide. -Unlike generalist firms, they avoid resume spam; instead, they conduct rigorous three-step screening to ensure ideal candidate-role matching. -The team structure empowers recruiters as local-market entrepreneurs, fostering both speed and precision in a collaborative, high-energy culture.

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