Sr. Preconstruction Manager | Market Leading Retention

Lead the strategic front-end phase of high-profile developments, transforming conceptual designs into iron-clad execution plans for Milwaukee's most impactful builds. You will serve as the primary bridge between client vision, design feasibility, and budgetary precision to ensure project viability from day one.

Client Details

Our client is a powerhouse in the Wisconsin construction landscape, recognized not just for their skyline-altering projects, but for a culture that actually keeps its promises. With a decade of uninterrupted double-digit revenue growth, they offer the financial backing of a giant with the personalized career mapping of a boutique firm. Their market-leading retention rate is a direct result of their commitment to 'people first' succession planning.

Description

Lead the Precon Lifecycle: Oversee the entire preconstruction process for large-scale commercial and industrial projects, ensuring seamless handoffs to operations.

Strategic Estimating: Develop comprehensive conceptual estimates and detailed hard-bid proposals that balance market competitiveness with profitability.

Value Engineering: Proactively identify cost-saving alternatives and innovative construction methods to maximize client ROI without compromising quality.

Subcontractor Relations: Leverage your deep Milwaukee-market ties to recruit, vet, and manage high-quality trade partners for diverse project scopes.

Design Collaboration: Act as the technical lead in meetings with architects and engineers to resolve constructability issues during the design phase.

Risk Mitigation: Conduct thorough site assessments and contract reviews to identify and neutralize potential project hurdles before they hit the field.

Profile

Local Expertise: Extensive experience in the Milwaukee/SE Wisconsin construction market with a robust network of local subcontractors.

Senior Experience: 8+ years of dedicated preconstruction or estimating experience, specifically on projects exceeding $15M+.

Technical Mastery: Proficiency in industry-standard software (e.g., WinEst, On-Center, Procore, or Bluebeam) and a sharp eye for BIM integration.

Strategic Thinker: Ability to see the 'big picture' and provide high-level consulting to clients during the conceptual phase.

Leadership Mindset: A track record of mentoring junior estimators and a desire to step into a defined leadership succession track.

Job Offer

Executive Compensation: Highly competitive base salary with a performance-based bonus structure that rewards accuracy and growth. | 130-155k base

Path to Leadership: A formalized succession plan tailored to your career goals, leading to Director or VP-level roles.

Premium Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, plus a market-leading 401(k) match.

Work-Life Integration: Flexible scheduling and a collaborative office culture that respects personal time as much as professional output.

Project Pride: The opportunity to lead preconstruction for some of the most recognizable and complex developments in the region.

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.