Senior Preconstruction Manager - Commercial Construction

About the role

A nationally recognized, privately held commercial general contractor is looking for a Senior Preconstruction Manager in Seattle, WA. The role leads and manages several complex projects while overseeing teams of Preconstruction Managers and shared resources, delivering preconstruction services from initial program and conceptual design through final construction documents and turnover to operations. It is a high-impact position requiring strong technical expertise and the ability to manage multiple workstreams.

Key responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction across multiple projects and teams with minimal oversight
• Deliver feasibility studies, conceptual budgets, detailed estimates, value engineering and comparative analyses
• Manage the full preconstruction lifecycle from early design through final bid
• Prepare and analyze pricing proposals based on market conditions, escalation, historical data and subcontractor input
• Collaborate with owners, architects, consultants and operations teams, and support the transition to construction execution
• Lead and mentor Preconstruction Managers, Assistant Managers and Project Engineers, including hiring, development and performance management
• Present to clients and support interviews and pursuits

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or a related field preferred
• 7+ years of commercial construction experience with a strong emphasis on preconstruction and estimating
• Proven experience as lead preconstruction manager on multiple projects
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing preconstruction teams
• Projects typically $10M-$300M+
• Strong background in data center preconstruction highly valued; advanced manufacturing (clean rooms, pharmaceutical) and/or healthcare experience strongly preferred

What we offer

• Base salary of $130,000 - $180,000+, varying by location, experience and qualifications
• Performance-based bonus program
• Premium medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer-matched 401(k)
• Wellness reimbursement program, paid holidays and paid time off
• Additional voluntary benefits and leave programs