Preconstruction & Procurement ManagerRenovo Construction is a General Contractor business created by DLC in 2021. Since Renovo is an affiliate company of DLC, a leading owner and operator of shopping centers, we have access to a pipeline of continual business with some of the world's most iconic brands including Starbucks, Dick's Sporting Goods, Homegoods, Burlington, Ross, AspenDental & Wellnow. The business plan is to grow Renovo into a $100M+/yr General Contractor executing projects both internally and for external clients.
Renovo is a people-driven company that hires top talent and works with best-in-class partners.About the role: The Preconstruction & Procurement Manager is responsible for overseeing the estimating, subcontractor procurement, and preconstruction activities for multiple concurrent retail construction projects nationwide. This role serves as Renovo's primary leader for project budgeting, bid management, subcontractor sourcing, buyout coordination, and preconstruction planning, ensuring projects are accurately estimated, competitively procured, and positioned for successful execution. The ideal candidate combines strong estimating expertise with exceptional subcontractor relationship management and procurement capabilities.
This individual will work closely with Operations, Project Management, and Construction leadership to drive consistency, accuracy, and accountability throughout the preconstruction process while continuously expanding and strengthening Renovo's subcontractor network.Responsibilities:Estimating & PreconstructionLead the estimating process from bid invitation through formal proposal submission for multiple concurrent construction projectsPrepare conceptual budgets, detailed estimates, quantity takeoffs, bid leveling analyses, and project cost summariesReview architectural, structural, civil, and MEP drawings, specifications, lease requirements, and project documents to identify scope gaps, project risks, constructability concerns, and value engineering opportunitiesCoordinate and manage all preconstruction activities, including bid document distribution, subcontractor communication, RFI management, and proposal developmentCreate and maintain project budgets, trade breakdowns, scope reviews, general conditions budgets, and estimating documentationDevelop formal client proposals including project schedules, assumptions, clarifications, qualifications, and pricing summariesMonitor market conditions, labor trends, material pricing, and subcontractor availability to proactively identify risks and opportunitiesMaintain historical cost data and estimating resources to improve pricing accuracy and consistencyProcurement & Subcontractor ManagementLead subcontractor sourcing, outreach, qualification, and procurement efforts across multiple markets nationwideDevelop and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, vendors, consultants, landlords, and industry partnersManage and continuously expand Renovo's subcontractor database and prequalification programEnsure adequate bid coverage by obtaining competitive and qualified pricing across all required tradesReview, analyze, and level subcontractor bids to ensure complete scope coverage and alignment with project requirementsLead subcontractor buyout activities and support contract award recommendationsCoordinate procurement planning with Project Managers, including development of procurement logs and long-lead item trackingSupport project teams during buyout and project turnover to ensure seamless transition from preconstruction into executionOperational SupportPartner closely with Project Management and Operations teams throughout preconstruction and project startupSupport business development efforts by assisting with budgeting, feasibility studies, client pursuits, and project planning initiativesMaintain estimating, procurement, and subcontractor information within Procore, Building Connected, and related systemsProvide regular reporting on estimating pipeline, proposal status, procurement activities, and project budgetsTravel as needed to support project pursuits, subcontractor relationships, site reviews, and client meetingsSoft Skills/Behaviors:Strong relationship-building and networking skills with subcontractors, vendors, clients, and internal stakeholdersHighly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneouslyStrong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindsetExcellent negotiation and influencing skillsCollaborative and team-oriented with a willingness to support cross-functional initiativesEffective written and verbal communication skillsHigh level of accountability, urgency, and attention to detailAdaptable and resourceful in a fast-paced, evolving environmentService-oriented with a strong customer and client focusSelf-motivated and capable of operating independently while maintaining alignment with leadership objectivesTechnical Skills:Minimum of 7-10 years of estimating, procurement, and/or preconstruction experience within commercial retail construction for a General ContractorStrong experience in retail fit-out construction required; ground-up retail experience preferredAdvanced ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, civil, and MEP drawings and specificationsDemonstrated experience preparing conceptual budgets, detailed estimates, quantity takeoffs, and subcontractor bid leveling analysesExtensive experience sourcing, qualifying, procuring, and managing subcontractors across multiple geographic marketsExperience supporting subcontractor buyout and project turnover processesProficiency with Procore, Building Connected, and related estimating/project management softwareStrong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and ProjectBachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferredThe expected salary range for this position is between $140,000 and $160,000. The actual compensation will be based on factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, market and business considerations and other factors permitted by law.