Preconstruction Manager - General Construction

Kimmel & AssociatesCharleston, South CarolinaOn-siteFull-timeStaff, 8–12 yearsListed 1 week ago

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About this role

About the Company

The company is a well-established and growing construction firm with a strong reputation in the multi-family residential sector. Known for delivering high-quality, on-time projects, the company prides itself on fostering long-term relationships with clients and providing a supportive, team-oriented culture for its employees. With several large-scale developments in the pipeline, the firm is positioned for sustained growth and operational excellence.

As the company continues to expand, it seeks top-tier talent to support its vision—offering a compelling career path for those ready to take on more responsibility.

About the Position

The company is seeking an experienced Preconstruction Manager with a proven background in the multi-family construction sector . The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in leading preconstruction efforts, including budgeting, estimating, design coordination, and client interfacing from project inception through hand-off to operations.

This role offers a strategic career opportunity : The current Vice President overseeing preconstruction is expected to retire within the next 2–3 years. The successful candidate will be considered for succession, making this a high-impact position with long-term leadership potential .

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and manage the preconstruction process for multiple multi-family projects

- Collaborate with developers, architects, engineers, and internal teams to drive efficient and cost-effective solutions

- Develop and manage preliminary budgets, conceptual estimates, and value engineering strategies

- Oversee design development, ensuring alignment with budget and schedule goals

- Support the business development team with project pursuits and presentations

- Mentor and develop junior estimating staff

Requirements

- Minimum 7+ years of experience in preconstruction or estimating roles, with a focus on multi-family construction

- Demonstrated ability to manage complex preconstruction processes from concept to construction

- Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and building codes

- Proficiency with estimating software and tools (e.g., Bluebeam, ProEst, On-Screen Takeoff, etc.)

- Excellent communication and client-facing skills

- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field (preferred)

Benefits

- Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus structure

- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

- 401(k) with company match

- Paid time off and holidays

- Career growth path toward executive leadership

- Supportive, team-oriented culture with a focus on professional development