Preconstruction Manager

Shawmut • Full-time • Columbia, MD, US • 2m ago

Overview

First Finish, a premier full-service hotel renovation contractor is now part of the Shawmut family! As a 100% employee-owned company, we are committed to our people, client service, execution, and safety. Here’s a glimpse into what we are offering:

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - be an employee owner!
401K with Match - receive company match up to 4% of your eligible pay.
Paid time off
The Extras: cell phone, laptop, pet insurance, financial planning services and many more.

Responsibilities

We’re seeking a seasoned Preconstruction Manager to lead pursuit strategy, project setup, and early-phase planning efforts on projects nationwide. In this role, you’ll partner with estimating, marketing, and project leadership to ensure proposals and preconstruction deliverables align with both client expectations and company objectives. From high-level schedules to phasing and logistics strategies, your expertise will guide successful pursuits and lay the foundation for seamless execution.

What You’ll Do

Lead pursuit strategies in collaboration with estimating and marketing, ensuring alignment with client goals and company vision.
Serve as a trusted advisor to clients during early project phases, shaping strategies that address priorities and risks.
Oversee RFP reviews, identify risks, and develop solutions-focused response strategies.
Develop high-level project schedules, phasing, and logistics plans to support pursuit deliverables and early execution.
Partner with cross-functional teams—including leadership, estimating, marketing, and technical experts—to deliver cohesive, competitive proposals.
Participate in handover meetings and continue supporting project teams post-award with refinement of schedules and logistics.
Anticipate challenges, recommend mitigation strategies, and ensure consistency and quality in all deliverables.

Qualifications

Experience: 10–15 years in construction management, ideally blending project management and preconstruction experience.

Education: Bachelor’s degree required (or equivalent experience).

Skills:

Proven success managing large, complex pursuits.
Expertise in scheduling, phasing, logistics planning, and preconstruction processes.
Experience across diverse project types and geographies (national experience preferred).
Strong communication and relationship-building skills with clients and internal teams.

Additional Information

First Finish prohibits discrimination against any staff member or applicant on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, disability, creed, citizenship status, or any other legally protected characteristic

Maryland Base Salary Range: $165,000 to $190,000. The range stated is specific to Maryland. Placement within the listed range depends on many factors including, but not limited to years of experience, project size capability (for Construction & Field roles) and internal company equity.

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