Preconstruction Manager

Job Description

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Pre-construction Manager

Location : Hayward, CA

Salary : $120,000 - $180,000 plus bonus

The Pre-construction Manager will oversee planning, estimating, and budgeting phases of construction projects from concept through GMP or final bid submission. The successful candidate will be based on-site at the Hayward, CA office and will join a market-leading general contractor specializing in Educational construction projects (K-12 & K-14). This role plays a critical part in setting projects up for financial and operational success through accurate cost forecasting, value engineering, and strong collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Must Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 7+ years of progressive estimating and / or preconstruction experience in educational or commercial construction, including at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Experience with various delivery methods including Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, and CM at Risk
• Strong knowledge of CSI divisions, building systems, and current market pricing
• Proficiency in estimating software (e.g., OnScreen Takeoffs, Procore) and Microsoft Office Suite
• Proven ability to prepare detailed conceptual and hard bid estimates using historical data, market trends, and subcontractor input
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to mentor, guide, and influence cross-functional teams

Nice to Haves

Responsibilities

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