Remote Preconstruction Manager

A remote Preconstruction Manager role supporting complex commercial construction projects across the U.S., with a preference for candidates based in the Northeast corridor. This position offers strategic influence, flexibility, and the opportunity to shape projects from concept through GMP with a highly respected construction team.

Client Details

Our client is a well‑established commercial construction firm known for delivering technically complex, high‑quality projects across multiple sectors. They have built a strong reputation for collaboration, precision, and forward‑thinking preconstruction strategies, consistently partnering with repeat clients and top‑tier design teams.

What sets this firm apart is its people‑first culture and modern approach to construction, investing in technology, empowering decision‑makers, and offering true flexibility without sacrificing project excellence. With a growing national footprint and a strong pipeline of work, they provide stability, autonomy, and long‑term career growth for high‑performing professionals.

Description

• Lead and manage the preconstruction process from early conceptual budgeting through GMP and contract award
• Develop detailed conceptual, schematic, and detailed estimates for commercial construction projects
• Drive value engineering efforts to optimize cost, schedule, and constructability
• Partner closely with owners, architects, engineers, and internal operations teams
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and scopes to identify risk, cost drivers, and opportunities
• Create and manage bid packages, evaluate subcontractor proposals, and recommend selections
• Establish preliminary project schedules and logistics plans informed by field experience
• Support seamless handoff from preconstruction to operations teams
• Contribute to continuous improvement of estimating tools, processes, and standards

Profile

The ideal candidate is a seasoned Preconstruction or Estimating professional with a strong background in commercial construction and hands‑on field experience earlier in their career.

You will bring:

• Proven experience in preconstruction, estimating, or cost management for commercial projects
• Prior on‑site experience (Superintendent, Project Engineer, Assistant PM, or similar)
• Strong understanding of construction means, methods, sequencing, and logistics
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating effectively with teams
• Excellent communication skills and confidence working with owners and design partners
• Comfort managing multiple projects concurrently
• Preference for candidates located along the Northeast corridor (Boston-NYC-Philly-DC), though remote

Job Offer

• Fully remote role with flexibility and autonomy
• Competitive base salary aligned with senior‑level preconstruction talent
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Long‑term career growth with a stable and expanding contractor
• Exposure to high‑profile, technically challenging commercial projects
• A leadership team that values expertise, collaboration, and work‑life balance

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

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