Job Description

Preconstruction Manager – Commercial Construction

A well-established General Contractor is seeking an experienced Preconstruction Manager to lead the planning, estimating, and budgeting process for commercial construction projects from concept through award. This is a key leadership role for someone who enjoys collaborating with clients, architects, and project teams to ensure successful project execution from day one.

Preconstruction Manager Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in commercial construction estimating and/or preconstruction management
• Required experience managing preconstruction efforts for public sector construction projects in New Jersey, including public bidding, procurement requirements, and prevailing wage regulations
• Strong experience with conceptual estimating, budgeting, value engineering, and cost analysis
• Ability to lead preconstruction meetings and collaborate with owners, architects, engineers, and internal operations teams
• Experience preparing bid packages, evaluating subcontractor proposals, and developing project schedules
• Strong understanding of commercial construction methods, materials, and market pricing
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client relationship management skills
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred

What's Offered

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), healthcare, and PTO
• Opportunity to work on high-profile commercial and public projects throughout New Jersey
• Stable company with a strong reputation and consistent project pipeline
• Collaborative leadership team and excellent career growth opportunities

Apply Today

If you're an experienced Preconstruction Manager with New Jersey public projects experience, we'd love to discuss this opportunity with you.

For confidential consideration, send your resume to lindsay.fitzpatrick@gogpac.com or contact Lindsay Fitzpatrick at 605-403-5147 via call or text.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.