PreConstruction Manager
BraveView, Inc., Orangeburg, NY, United States
Job Title: Pre‑construction Manager
Department:
Pre‑construction / Estimating
Reports To:
Director of Operations / General Manager
Position Summary
The Pre‑construction Manager is responsible for leading and managing all pre‑construction and estimating activities for a commercial landscape construction and installation company. This role oversees the estimating team, ensures the accuracy and completeness of project bids, and collaborates with Business Development and Operations to identify, pursue, and secure profitable work.
The Pre‑construction Manager plays a critical role in project selection, cost strategy, and maintaining a high win rate while ensuring alignment with company capabilities and resources.
Key Responsibilities
Pre‑construction & Estimating Oversight
Manage the full pre‑construction process from bid solicitation through proposal submission
Review project plans, specifications, and bid documents to ensure complete scope coverage
Oversee quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, and proposal preparation
Ensure all estimates are accurate, competitive, and submitted on time
Establish and maintain production rates, labor assumptions, and cost databases
Team Leadership
Supervise, mentor, and develop estimating staff (3.5 estimators)
Assign bid opportunities and manage workload across the team
Set expectations for quality, accuracy, and timeliness
Provide training and support to improve team performance
Bid Strategy & Project Selection
Evaluate bid opportunities based on project fit, location, risk, and profitability
Collaborate with Business Development to prioritize target clients and projects
Analyze General Contractor relationships and historical performance
Develop strategies to improve bid success rate and margins
Client & Stakeholder Coordination
Attend pre‑bid meetings, site visits, and scope review meetings
Coordinate with General Contractors, subcontractors, and vendors
Clarify scope requirements and respond to RFIs during the bidding process
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Operations to ensure estimates align with field execution
Support project handoff to operations teams upon award
Assist in value engineering and cost‑saving recommendations
Process & Systems Management
Utilize estimating and project management software to track bids and performance
Maintain organized records of bids, costs, and historical data
Continuously improve estimating processes, tools, and workflows
Follow‑Up & Performance Tracking
Ensure vendor and subcontractor pricing is obtained and validated
Track bid results, analyze wins/losses, and adjust strategies accordingly
Monitor estimating KPIs including hit rate, margin accuracy, and turnaround time
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Horticulture, or related field (preferred)
8+ years of experience in estimating or pre‑construction within commercial landscape construction or construction industry
Proven experience managing estimating teams or leading pre‑construction efforts
Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and labor production rates
Experience working with General Contractors and bid‑build environments
Skills & Competencies
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
Effective leadership and team development abilities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines simultaneously
Proficiency in estimating software and project management tools
Work Environment
Primarily office‑based with occasional site visits and pre‑bid meetings
Fast‑paced environment with multiple concurrent deadlines
Physical Requirements
Ability to travel to job sites as needed
Ability to review plans, drawings, and construction documents
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary based on experience ($120‑140k base target)
Performance‑based incentives or bonus potential
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
401k plus matching
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Department:
Pre‑construction / Estimating
Reports To:
Director of Operations / General Manager
Position Summary
The Pre‑construction Manager is responsible for leading and managing all pre‑construction and estimating activities for a commercial landscape construction and installation company. This role oversees the estimating team, ensures the accuracy and completeness of project bids, and collaborates with Business Development and Operations to identify, pursue, and secure profitable work.
The Pre‑construction Manager plays a critical role in project selection, cost strategy, and maintaining a high win rate while ensuring alignment with company capabilities and resources.
Key Responsibilities
Pre‑construction & Estimating Oversight
Manage the full pre‑construction process from bid solicitation through proposal submission
Review project plans, specifications, and bid documents to ensure complete scope coverage
Oversee quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, and proposal preparation
Ensure all estimates are accurate, competitive, and submitted on time
Establish and maintain production rates, labor assumptions, and cost databases
Team Leadership
Supervise, mentor, and develop estimating staff (3.5 estimators)
Assign bid opportunities and manage workload across the team
Set expectations for quality, accuracy, and timeliness
Provide training and support to improve team performance
Bid Strategy & Project Selection
Evaluate bid opportunities based on project fit, location, risk, and profitability
Collaborate with Business Development to prioritize target clients and projects
Analyze General Contractor relationships and historical performance
Develop strategies to improve bid success rate and margins
Client & Stakeholder Coordination
Attend pre‑bid meetings, site visits, and scope review meetings
Coordinate with General Contractors, subcontractors, and vendors
Clarify scope requirements and respond to RFIs during the bidding process
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Operations to ensure estimates align with field execution
Support project handoff to operations teams upon award
Assist in value engineering and cost‑saving recommendations
Process & Systems Management
Utilize estimating and project management software to track bids and performance
Maintain organized records of bids, costs, and historical data
Continuously improve estimating processes, tools, and workflows
Follow‑Up & Performance Tracking
Ensure vendor and subcontractor pricing is obtained and validated
Track bid results, analyze wins/losses, and adjust strategies accordingly
Monitor estimating KPIs including hit rate, margin accuracy, and turnaround time
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Horticulture, or related field (preferred)
8+ years of experience in estimating or pre‑construction within commercial landscape construction or construction industry
Proven experience managing estimating teams or leading pre‑construction efforts
Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and labor production rates
Experience working with General Contractors and bid‑build environments
Skills & Competencies
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
Effective leadership and team development abilities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines simultaneously
Proficiency in estimating software and project management tools
Work Environment
Primarily office‑based with occasional site visits and pre‑bid meetings
Fast‑paced environment with multiple concurrent deadlines
Physical Requirements
Ability to travel to job sites as needed
Ability to review plans, drawings, and construction documents
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary based on experience ($120‑140k base target)
Performance‑based incentives or bonus potential
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
401k plus matching
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