Preconstruction Manager

About the Company

Holder Construction is a nationally recognized leader in the construction industry, consistently ranked among the top firms on ENR’s Top 400 Contractors list. We are a performance-driven company that believes in rewarding excellence and investing in our people.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a full range of preconstruction activities, including estimating, design management, and subcontractor procurement
• Prepare and organize estimates under multiple contract delivery methods to ensure complete and competitive proposals
• Develop accurate and professional bids/proposals that support clients and secure new projects
• Prepare comparative analyses of estimates and explain variances to project stakeholders
• Coordinate teams of Project Engineers to develop multidisciplinary estimates
• Analyze subcontractor and supplier bids and provide recommendations for award
• Evaluate and apply historical project information, including self-performed work
• Lead responses to RFPs and represent Holder at meetings and industry events
• Create, update, and present project deliverables and tools to clients
• Lead meetings with owners, architects, and engineers during the preconstruction phase
• Collaborate with Operations to drive process improvements using VDC, IPD, and other enhancements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or a related construction/engineering field
• 5+ years of experience in construction management, preconstruction, or estimating
• Experience leading a team of Project Engineers or Estimators
• Willingness to relocate
• Outstanding communication and time management skills
• Strong organizational skills and effective meeting management

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven ability to develop and lead teams
• Experience in presenting ideas clearly and handling confrontation constructively
• Ability to engage with clients, vendors, and industry partners