Senior Preconstruction Manager - Atlanta, GA
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A respected, employee-owned commercial builder with a three-decade legacy of delivering projects that range from institutional to large-scale private developments. With steady growth in the Atlanta market, the company is seeking a strategic leader to take on a high-impact role within its Preconstruction group.
Position Overview
The Senior Preconstruction Manager will lead all aspects of the preconstruction process for complex and high-value projects. This role is both strategic and hands-on, with a focus on managing client expectations, guiding internal teams, and ensuring successful project launches.
Responsibilities
- Oversee preconstruction activities for large or complex projects, typically $30M–$150M+
- Drive project strategy from concept through GMP, including budgeting, design coordination, and procurement planning
- Lead efforts across a range of sectors including commercial, multifamily, education, healthcare, and industrial
- Guide internal estimating teams, assigning tasks, reviewing deliverables, and ensuring quality control
- Engage directly with clients and design teams to align scope, budget, and schedule
- Present preconstruction deliverables to clients and internal executives with clarity and confidence
- Develop and maintain subcontractor relationships and pricing databases
- Support department development through mentorship, process refinement, and market feedback
On Offer
- Employee Ownership: Full participation in a 100% ESOP structure — become an employee-owner with direct equity in the company’s success
- Strategic Leadership: Shape the preconstruction approach on some of the firm’s most significant projects
- Diverse Project Portfolio: Exposure to complex and negotiated work across sectors like multifamily, education, and healthcare
- Supportive Culture: Low-ego, high-trust team environment that promotes from within and supports long-term career growth
Requirements
- 10+ years of preconstruction/estimating experience with a commercial general contractor
- Proven success leading projects through the full preconstruction lifecycle
- Strong technical knowledge of building systems, means, and methods
- Skilled in software platforms such as Bluebeam, OST, Assemble, and Sage Estimating
- Excellent client-facing and presentation skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field
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