Senior Preconstruction Manager

About UsClayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $7.6 billion in revenue for 2024, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential related building projectsThe Role We Want You ForThis is a senior leadership role for our preconstruction team. In this role you will be responsible for high level management of design-build project pursuits and preconstruction efforts across business units. You will work collaboratively with the VP of Preconstruction and other Preconstruction team members. You will provide expertise across all Business Units, working with Business Unit Leaders, Project Executives, and Senior Management.The Specifics of the Role Work with Business Unit Leaders (Institutional, Industrial, Residential/Hospitality, Commercial) and Project Executives to identify projects to pursueLead the team to prepare accurate proposalsPrepare conceptual estimatesDevelop scope of work for each tradeReview scopes with subcontractorsOversee subcontractor selection processPrepare final estimates for owner presentationPresent to clients and ownersReview construction schedulesReview construction documents for value engineeringPrepare and price the value engineering itemsTrain and mentor junior estimating staffMaintain master subcontractor/vendor lists by tradeAssist project managers in negotiation of contracts, change orders, etc.Maintain and develop historical data for unit pricingDevelop general conditions for review with project managementRequirements Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related10+ years of estimating commercial construction projects ($50+ million)Capability to lead project pursuits in multiple market sectors including Commercial, Industrial, Healthcare, Institutional, and ResidentialDemonstrated knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, market conditions, and trade practicesKnowledge of estimating and quantity takeoff softwareExperience leading Preconstruction meetingsPrevious supervisory experience managing and mentoring junior staffSome Things You Should KnowNo other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.The pace is fast! Why Clayco? 2024 Best Places to Work - Crain's Chicago Business, St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal. 2024 ENR Midwest - Midwest Contractor (#1).2024 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms - Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).2024 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors - Green Contractor (Top 5).BenefitsDiscretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more! Compensation The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

Created: 2026-04-02