Preconstruction Manager

Requisition Title

Preconstruction Manager Requisition ID

2026-13443 Job Locations

US-NC-Raleigh Category

Preconstruction Company : Name

Gilbane Building Company Location : Location

US-NC-Raleigh Requisition Post Information* : External Company Name

Gilbane Development Company Requisition Post Information* : External Company URL

http://www.gilbaneco.com/ Location : Postal Code

27601 Location : Address

150 Fayetteville Street Position Type (Portal Searching)

Full-Time

Manages estimating, value management, variance tracking, market input

Leads logistics, schedule and VDC

Coordinates design schedule and deliverables

Identifies and mitigates project risks in the design phase

Identifies and executes fee enhancement strategies

Manages the preconstruction deliverables in accordance with detailed knowledge of the contract

Engages with and supports Purchasing, Economic Inclusion, VDC, IDC (as applicable), and Safety during design

Leads estimating team, purchasing team, and operations teams to ensure Gilbane provides estimating and purchasing resources to each project to efficiently develop estimates, conduct value management, coordination reviews, GMP development and assists with buyout

Ensures continuity in process execution from the pursuit phase of projects through the execution of the GMP and trade partner buyout

Aligns schedule, logistics, site services, staffing, general conditions, and fee pro at each deliverable

Aligns Operations, Estimating and Purchasing on the bid-packaging strategy for maximum fee enhancement, DOSB engagement, risk mitigation, and construction performance

Collaborates with Operations in the buyout phase of the project, scheduling and guiding the Purchase and Award schedule

Co-leads the GMP development and execution with the Operations (Project Executive, Project Manager, etc.) lead on each project following the GMP baseline

Manages our design partners on each project (On Design-build Projects, qualified to serve as the Design Manager) including aligning design deliverable expectations, cost trending, and schedules

Meets client expectations both written in the contract and verbal expectations

Represents the Gilbane team in the presentation of each preconstruction deliverable including concise C-suite level communication

Represents Gilbane at Owner and Designer meetings throughout the design phase of the project

Maintains a working knowledge of market conditions including escalation and long-lead procurement elements in order to inform projects and clients of project impacting developments

Leads and collaborates with scheduling to build and maintain an accurate design phase schedule including utilizing pull plan sessions for mutual adoption of critical milestones

Coordinates the development of constructability reviews with operations and estimating during the design phase

Manages Preconstruction Engineers including their technical leadership development

Participates in the pursuit phase, including writing RFP responses (related to preconstruction), forming project approaches, and participating in the interviews

Monitors Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) for preconstruction project health

Trains direct reports on processes, procedures, and completion of daily tasks

Manages workload and performance of direct reports, ensuring alignment with overall company standards

Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members

Aids in communicating company and department strategy to direct reports

Collaborates closely with business development to ensure seamless integration with sales strategies including performance metrics on your assigned projects, pursuits, and client deliverables. Actively participates in opportunities to strengthen client, partner, and industry relationships that position Gilbane as the “Builder of Choice”

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or similar technical field

5-7 years of experience in leading operations, procurement, estimating, scheduling, or supply chain management teams

2-5 years of experience in construction management industry or A/E industry

Experience on multiple project delivery types preferred (CMR, DB, IPD, etc.)

Design phase/design-build management experience preferred

May require continuing education (i.e. DBIA, LEED) to align with market/regions/etc.

Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

In-depth knowledge of design and construction practices and materials

Exceptional verbal, written, and stand-up communication skills

Working knowledge of estimating, purchasing, VDC, operations and scheduling

Highly refined interpersonal and leadership skills

Strong planning and risk management skills

Demonstrated ability to successfully lead a multi-disciplined team in achieving project goals

Proven record of delivering results in a complex business

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Click here to view the physical demands and working conditions required to perform this role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

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