Why Redmond?We're a best-in-class general contractor driven by a passion for transforming spaces and providing top tier service to our clients. Named one of Crain's Best Places to Work five years running, our team consists of collaborative, hardworking professionals who bring empathy, integrity, perseverance, and curiosity to complex, high-stakes projects. Team members at every level show up with humility and respect, supporting one another through challenges and staying accountable for delivering work the right way.Our teams support projects across workplace, amenity, hospitality, healthcare, lab and life sciences, and education sectors.
Our vision is to be the strongest pound-for-pound general contractor by delivering exceptional value and exceeding expectations. By doing what's right, asking questions, and continuously improving, we're building more than spaces–we're building an inclusive, innovative future for our industry.What We Need:We are seeking a highly motivated professional who is looking to build a long-term career with a nationally growing general contractor; someone who is invested in their own development, eager to take on increasing responsibility, and excited by the opportunity to grow alongside a company that values commitment, collaboration, and internal advancement. This role is responsible for planning, estimating, and coordinating projects during the preconstruction phase, ensuring accurate pricing, strategic alignment, and a seamless transition into execution.The Preconstruction Manager manages multiple pursuits, develops comprehensive estimates, oversees trade partner bidding, and collaborates with clients, trade partners, and internal teams to support pursuit strategy, value engineering, and constructability.
Success in this role requires strong estimating and leadership skills, sound judgment, and the ability to deliver high-quality, competitive project solutions while contributing to the organization's continued growth.What You'll Do:Preconstruction Process ManagementOversee and manage the entire preconstruction process, within the boundaries of active pursuitsWork on multiple projects at the same timeManage the completion of all deliverables required for a bid submission, including schedulesMentor junior project team staff by providing guidance and training on preconstruction processes, procedures, and best practicesWork with VP's, Project Execs, Team Leads, PM's, PE's and Superintendents to facilitate a seamless hand-off to the Project TeamConduct Landlord and Owner site walkthroughs to review project scope, identify and document RFIs, and help foster strong professional relationships.Estimating & Cost ManagementEstimate cost of construction and participate in design evaluations, cost studies, value engineering and analysis, scheduling, constructability reviews and moreProduce clean, accurate and thorough estimates that can be submitted on timeEnsure estimates align with project profitability targets, and ideally, company financial goalsProcurement & Bid ManagementBid solicitation with vendors and trade groupsProduce, collect and distribute preconstruction RFI'sDevelop and maintain strategic trade partner relationships to ensure competitive and reliable pricingEvaluate trade partner performance and alignment with project goalsStrategy, Planning & Risk ManagementHelp develop and contribute to the overall strategy and approach to specific projectsCoordinate with other team members to determine the best way to build a project and win the workIdentify, document, and mitigate preconstruction risks including scope gaps, design inconsistencies, and market volatilityRelationships & Business DevelopmentLead preconstruction meetings with clients, presenting estimates, assumptions, and value engineering optionsServe as a trusted advisor to clients during early design and budgeting phasesMaintain and develop new relationships with Trade Partners, Owners, Owners Reps, Brokers, Property Managers, Architects and EngineersUtilize these relationships to provide preconstruction services aligned with company standards, goals, and directionAttend and participate in the organization and coordination of ASA eventsMarket Trends & Continuous ImprovementMaintain a pulse on the market for pricing, lead time changes and trendsContribute to continuous improvement of preconstruction processes and standardizing estimating practicesWhat You'll Bring:5–8+ years of progressive experience in construction estimating, preconstruction, or a related construction discipline, including a minimum of 2 years of preconstruction or pricing experience while serving in a Project Manager role.Proven experience leading full-cycle estimates (conceptual through GMP/final pricing) on commercial interior or similar projectsDemonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent pursuits with competing deadlinesExperience leading or mentoring junior estimators or coordinating small teamsStrong working knowledge of construction documents, scopes of work, and bid packagesExperience managing trade partner bidding processes, including solicitation, leveling, and scope alignmentExposure to value engineering, cost studies, and constructability reviewsExperience collaborating with Project Managers, Superintendents, and Operations teams to align preconstruction with executionBasic experience participating in client-facing meetings, presentations, or project pursuitsProficiency with estimating tools and software (Bluebeam, Outbuild, Procore, NetSuite)Compensation & Benefits:Competitive salary and industry-leading benefits package, including:Gold PPO Health Insurance401k PlanGenerous Flex PTOCommuter BenefitsPaid Family LeaveProfessional DevelopmentVolunteer Time OffWe are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.