Job Details

Preconstruction Manager

$100-150k/year

Wichita, KS (onsite)

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical authority during the preconstruction phase, providing expertise to ensure all Custom Projects meet customer expectations, code requirements, and standards.
• Review and interpret customer specifications, drawings, and RFQs to evaluate scope feasibility, compliance requirements, and areas needing clarification or exception.
• Collaborate with Estimating, Sales, and Leadership teams to align cost models, technical requirements, and risk assessments with overall proposal strategy.
• Validate and redline proposals prior to submission to ensure accuracy, alignment with customer requirements, and adherence to applicable codes and documented assumptions.
• Participate in technical discovery calls, pre-bid meetings, and clarification sessions with customers, general contractors, EPCs, and Owner Representatives to resolve design or specification questions.
• Partner with Engineering and Drafting teams to confirm that proposed solutions meet structural, electrical, mechanical, environmental, and life-safety standards, including proprietary blast and ballistic design criteria.
• Support post-award handoff and process improvement efforts, ensuring accurate scope execution and contributing to increased proposal accuracy, speed, and departmental alignment.
• Maintain current knowledge of U.S. and international building codes and standards (IBC, ASCE, NEC, UL, seismic, wind, etc.) while upholding commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architectural Engineering, Civil/Structural Engineering, Construction Science, or related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in commercial construction, modular, industrial, or engineered-to-order project environments.
• Strong working knowledge of building codes and standards (IBC, ASCE, NEC, UL, etc.).
• Demonstrated experience leading or supporting full bid lifecycle activities including scope review, subcontractor coordination, cost development, and proposal preparation.
• Experience with commercial vertical construction projects involving multi-trade coordination (structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical).
• Proven ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and submittal requirements.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to quickly identify risks or misalignments.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; able to clearly explain technical concepts to both engineers and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong organizational discipline, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple complex opportunities simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; ability to comfortably view and interpret AutoCAD or Revit drawings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience collaborating directly with GCs, EPCs, or Owner Representatives during preconstruction.
• Exposure to CRM and/or ERP systems (e.g., HubSpot, Odoo).
• Experience developing or reviewing technical proposals or bid packages.