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Project Preconstruction Manager - Commercial Construction
Denver, CO | On-Site | Preconstruction / Estimating / Client Strategy
Compensation: $134,000 – $171,000 base (DOE)

Must-Haves

• 10+ years of commercial construction experience across preconstruction, estimating, project management, or operations
• Proven ability to lead GMP and lump sum bid efforts for complex building projects
• Strong expertise in cost planning, budgeting, and estimating coordination
• Experience managing client relationships and leading owner/design team interactions
• Deep understanding of construction documents, contracts, materials, and means & methods
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop teams
• Strong project management, communication, and stakeholder alignment skills

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field
• Experience with BIM/VDC, Lean construction, or Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)
• Strong knowledge of the regional construction market and trade partner landscape

About the Role

Join a highly respected national general contractor with a strong footprint in the Rocky Mountain region. This role is a key leadership position within preconstruction, responsible for driving strategy, cost planning, and client-facing deliverables on complex commercial building projects.

This is an on-site role in the Denver area, offering the opportunity to influence projects from early concept through final GMP while working closely with operations, clients, and design teams.

What You’ll Do

• Lead preconstruction efforts including GMPs, lump sum bids, budgets, and milestone estimates
• Manage client relationships and serve as a primary point of contact during preconstruction
• Coordinate with operations, estimating, procurement, and project teams to align scope, schedule, and logistics
• Oversee constructability reviews, value engineering, and target value design
• Develop and manage project assumptions, scope narratives, and cost strategies
• Lead preconstruction meetings with owners, architects, engineers, and internal stakeholders
• Analyze and communicate cost variances and design development impacts
• Implement quality control processes for estimates and deliverables
• Drive process improvements using BIM/VDC, Lean, and collaborative planning tools
• Manage preconstruction budgets, reporting, and financial tracking
• Mentor and develop preconstruction and estimating team members

What You’ll Get

• Competitive base salary with strong upside based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• Additional perks such as HSA/FSA, paid time off, parental leave, and tuition reimbursement
• Opportunity to lead high-profile, complex commercial projects
• Clear path to senior leadership within preconstruction and operations

Work Environment

• Primarily office-based with regular project site visits and client meetings
• Exposure to active construction environments as needed
• Fast-paced, collaborative setting requiring strong leadership and decision-making

This is an ideal opportunity for a senior preconstruction leader looking to own strategy, drive client outcomes, and play a critical role in securing and delivering complex commercial projects.