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Senior Preconstruction Manager

Bobit Business Media, Nashville, TN, United States


We are looking for a high‑performing candidate who will lead the Preconstruction Team, primarily working to complete accurate estimates for each phase of the project’s design, including quantity take‑off and pricing, alternate analysis, and cost management suggestions. Responsibilities also include monitoring the project’s desired program, scope, and quality to ensure that our clients’ needs are met with regard to schedule and budget.

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY

Lead preconstruction services and estimate preparation for assigned projects, including overall estimate completeness, accuracy and control of project budget

Provide collaborative preconstruction services (input, coordination, and problem solving) to clients and design teams for assigned projects

Prepare Preconstruction / Estimate Action List: establish responsibilities and make assignments to team members, coordinate and supervise work, and establish schedule

Establish overall bid packaging and bid alternates strategy for projects

Coordinate issuance of early release packages to support project schedule

Review project plans and specifications for completeness and constructability

Prepare subcontractor/vendor lists; identify, cultivate, and attract new subcontractors and vendors; develop, maintain, and enhance relationships

Prepare bid packages and/or bid forms to clarify project scope requirements and to coordinate work amongst trades

Prepare and/or assist with preparation of self‑performed bid packages for project

Analyze and scope subcontractor and vendor proposals, establish consistency among proposals, and coordinate scope with other packages

Produce conceptual and programmatic estimates; review and analyze historical cost information to develop and/or adjust estimates

Prepare cost management options to resolve budget issues and meet project budgets

Prepare conceptual and detailed preconstruction services budgets for proposed or awarded projects

Assist with preparation of RFP responses and sales presentations and attend pre‑proposal meetings

Lead an estimate handoff meeting with operations and review the final estimate and the subcontractor scopes of work

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

Undergraduate/Bachelor’s degree (construction management or related degree, preferred)

Minimum often years preconstruction/estimating experience preferred. Must have at least 5 years of recent healthcare construction preconstruction/estimating experience

Minimum of one year field experience preferred

Supervisory experience with preconstruction personnel

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