Pre-Construction Manager

We are seeking an experienced Preconstruction Manager to lead estimating, budgeting, and planning for commercial construction projects throughout the Kansas City market.

This role oversees the entire preconstruction process, from initial project pursuit and conceptual budgeting through final pricing and handoff to construction. The ideal candidate brings strong estimating expertise, commercial construction knowledge, and the ability to evaluate project costs, constructability, procurement, scheduling, and execution strategies.

Working closely with clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, Project Managers, Superintendents, and executive leadership, the Preconstruction Manager will develop competitive project budgets, identify potential risks, and establish clear plans for successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preconstruction process from initial project pursuit through final handoff to construction.
• Prepare conceptual budgets, preliminary estimates, detailed estimates, guaranteed maximum prices (GMPs), and final project pricing.
• Review architectural, structural, civil, MEP, and specialty drawings and specifications to develop accurate estimates.
• Identify scope gaps, design conflicts, constructability issues, and potential cost risks.
• Develop detailed cost models and pricing strategies based on project requirements, market conditions, and procurement needs.