General Manager of Preconstruction

General Manager of Preconstruction - Atlanta, GA
Direct Hire
Salary: 135-165K

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Job Summary:
The General Manager of Preconstruction is an executive-level leader responsible for providing company-wide oversight, direction, and standardization of all preconstruction activities for a leading industrial design-build organization. This role plays a critical strategic function in shaping project outcomes by ensuring accurate estimating, effective preconstruction scheduling, and proactive early procurement strategies for complex industrial projects.

The General Manager of Preconstruction partners closely with executive leadership, operations, design, and business development teams to support successful pursuit, planning, and delivery of large-scale manufacturing, advanced manufacturing, and data center projects ranging from $50 million to $500 million in value.

Responsibilities:

• Provide company-wide leadership for all preconstruction functions, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives, growth strategies, and operational priorities
• Serve as an executive partner to senior leadership in project pursuit strategy, risk evaluation, and delivery planning
• Establish consistent, scalable preconstruction practices that support complex, high-value industrial projects
• Oversee development and review of conceptual, schematic, design development, and final estimates
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and competitiveness of estimates across all pursuits
• Guide risk identification, cost modeling, and contingency strategies appropriate for industrial and mission-critical facilities
• Lead development of preconstruction and early project schedules, including milestone planning and sequencing strategies
• Ensure schedules support constructability, procurement timelines, and project execution plans
• Coordinate scheduling efforts with operations and design teams to support seamless transition into construction
• Establish and lead early procurement planning for critical materials, systems, and equipment
• Oversee long-lead item identification, vendor engagement, and procurement sequencing
• Collaborate with supply chain and operations teams to mitigate schedule and cost risk
• Develop, implement, and maintain company-wide preconstruction standards, tools, and SOPs
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on accuracy, efficiency, and risk mitigation
• Ensure consistency of preconstruction deliverables across all regions and project teams
• Lead, mentor, and develop a preconstruction organization of approximately 10 professionals
• Build succession plans and support long-term talent growth within estimating and preconstruction disciplines
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team culture

Work Experience Requirements

• Minimum 15+ years of experience in industrial construction or design-build environments, with significant preconstruction leadership experience
• Demonstrated experience leading preconstruction efforts for large, complex projects in the $50M-$500M range
• Proven expertise in estimating, preconstruction scheduling, and early procurement for manufacturing, advanced manufacturing, or data center facilities
• Experience establishing and leading standardized processes across multiple projects or business units
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence at all organizational levels
• Deep understanding of industrial construction methods, risk management, and delivery strategies
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and team development skills
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and decision-making capabilities
• Ability to balance technical rigor with practical execution

Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.