Preconstruction Manager

Preconstruction Manager Cityscape Recruitment USA Wayne, NJ Job Details Full-time $100,000 - $130,000 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Contract law compliance support Microsoft Office Contract law Project contract management B2G Procurement regulatory knowledge Full Job Description About The Role My client is an established General Contractor seeking a Preconstruction Manager to join their team. This is a leadership role overseeing the construction bid process and pre-award operations for a range of public works construction projects. The Preconstruction Manager will be working closely with the executive leadership to evaluate opportunities, coordinate subcontractor coverage, develop competitive bids, and ensure a smooth transition from estimating to project execution. Salary ranges from $100,000 to $130,000, in addition, they offer a full benefits package and can provide stability, career progression and portfolio diversification. About The Company My client is a well-established New Jersey-based general contractor specializing in public works and commercial construction. The company delivers projects for municipalities, counties, public authorities, and state agencies throughout New Jersey, with a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and long-term client relationships.

Responsibilities Oversee bid calendar end-to-end:

identify opportunities through project solicitation sites and direct agency monitoring Run subcontractor solicitation and coverage tracking; identify and resolve coverage gaps Ensure complete and accurate bid document preparation: insurance and bonding compliance, specific contract qualification compliance, addenda management, certifications, and all agency-specific submission requirements Attend public bid openings, cultivate ongoing relationships Procure and manage competitive intelligence and market research; track competitor activity, identify market patterns, and feed insights back into bid strategy Manage post-award kickoff and handoff to project management, including subcontractor commitment documentation, scope confirmation, and pre-construction coordination Maintain and improve subcontractor database, pre-qualification process, and bid playbooks Support business development efforts on the firm's growing private-work portfolio

REQUIREMENTS

5+ years of relevant experience in construction pre-construction, estimating support, bid coordination, or adjacent public-works roles (project engineer, owner's representative, agency contract administration all considered) Demonstrated track record of follow-through on multi-step processes with multiple deadlines Strong working knowledge of the New Jersey public works contracting environment: prevailing wage, public bid law, contract qualification requirements, and standard public construction documents Comfort with bid management software, takeoff platforms, and standard MS Office tools Comfort working in a small, direct-communication environment without multiple management layers Excellent written communication and document discipline INDH