Pre-Construction Manager

FCL Builders • Full-time • Itasca, IL • $130k - $175k / year • 4h ago

Build More Than Just Buildings—Build Your Career.
At FCL, we don’t just build buildings—we build communities, careers, relationships, and trust. As a Pre-Construction Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of shaping projects before a shovel ever hits the ground. From concept through design development and contract execution, you’ll lead and coordinate all preconstruction efforts—ensuring every detail aligns with our clients’ goals, budgets, and schedules. Acting as a strategic partner and key liaison between owners, design teams, and construction professionals, you’ll help create the foundation for successful projects.

If you thrive in a collaborative environment, excel at leading teams, and are passionate about bringing project visions to life, this is your opportunity to make an impact and grow with FCL.

Why Join FCL Builders?

Make an Impact: Guide projects from concept to construction with budgets, schedules, and scope aligned from day one.
Employee Ownership: Partner and collaborate with experienced professionals who are invested in your success.
Grow With Us: Clear pathways for advancement into senior leadership roles.
Supportive Culture: We believe in mentorship, open communication, and having each other’s backs.
Great People, Great Workplace: Thanks to our people, FCL is proud to have earned Great Place to Work Certification for the second year in a row. Our company culture is our top priority!

What You’ll Do:

Preconstruction Process Management

Manage the full scope of preconstruction services—independently or with a team—across multiple projects.
Define scopes and quantities to ensure accurate budgets at every stage of design.
Collaborate with architects, engineers, and owners to define project scope and requirements.
Assess design-build or partially designed projects at varying levels of completion, guiding them through successful delivery.
Lead constructability reviews and risk assessments to proactively identify potential issues.
Develop gap-free budgets and preliminary project schedules; solicit subcontractor and vendor input to ensure market accuracy.
Create and manage procurement plans—including RFPs, competitive bids, direct negotiations, or other methods required by the client.
Take a leadership role with design partners and clients on design-build projects, ensuring budgets are met and tracked as design evolves.
Partner with Business Development to provide early budgeting and insights that position FCL to win work.
Oversee smooth handoff of project scope, schedule, and budget to the construction operations team.

Project Bidding & GMP Development

Develop bid strategies to enhance FCL’s ability to win work while providing exceptional value to clients.
Research project locations and understand local factors such as taxes, licensing, codes, and access issues that may affect budgets.
Lead project proposal processes to ensure timely, accurate, and professional presentation of budgets, clarifications, and alternates.
Act as the main point of contact for clients throughout the procurement process, maintaining professional communications and clear bid/win strategies.

Relationship Management

Build and maintain strong, ethical relationships with vendors and trade partners, ensuring FCL remains a preferred GC.
Foster collaboration and trust among all stakeholders to achieve the best outcomes for clients and partners.

What We’re Looking For:

Required

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in preconstruction, estimating, or project management within commercial construction.
At least 3–5 years as an estimator or senior estimator.
Strong understanding of estimating metrics, data analysis, and research methodology.
Ability to conceptualize developer ideas and create estimates with minimal documentation.
Proficiency in MS Excel, Bluebeam, and on-screen takeoff software; familiarity with MS Project, Primavera, or similar scheduling tools.
Knowledge of all technical and project management aspects of design-build, design-assist, GMP, and competitive-bid projects.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously under tight deadlines.
Knowledge of OSHA and construction safety regulations.

Preferred

Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) or DBIA credential.
Industrial construction estimating experience (distribution, cold storage, manufacturing, data centers).
Experience managing design-build or conceptual estimating projects.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary, bonus structure
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Career development and mentorship programs
Comprehensive and competitive benefits (health, dental, vision and so much more!)
Paid time off and holidays
An inclusive, collaborative culture where your voice matters

Ready to build your future with FCL?
Apply today and let’s grow together.

FCL Builders is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity.  All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected status. FCL Builders does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

FCL Builders participates in E-Verify, click here to view the Right to Work Poster.

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