Preconstruction Manager - Columbus
Columbus, OH
Full Time
Experienced
About Triversity
At Triversity Construction, we come to work every day with one goal in mind: to build a better way, together. We believe in a collaborative approach, working together as a team to deliver high-quality construction projects while ensuring the well-being of our clients and employees. We're dedicated to excellence in everything we do and find inspiration in our shared purpose—to model the diverse and inclusive world we want to live in.
Triversity has been recognized for:
• Leading the way in construction excellence and safety
• A commitment to diversity and inclusion
• A top performer in community outreach and impact, being named on the Deloitte Cincinnati USA 100 List for 7 years in a row
If you're ready to build your career with the best in the Greater Cincinnati region, you can achieve it at Triversity. Won’t you join us?
Learn more about our company and culture on LinkedIn. If you know someone at Triversity, send them your resume and let them know you’re interested. They can share their perspective about working at Triversity.
How we’ll contribute to your success
• Competitive Pay: Enjoy annual merit increases that recognize your contributions.
• Comprehensive Coverage: Health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, plus access to a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and a funded Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Peace of Mind: Short-term and long-term disability insurance, supplemental coverage, and life insurance to protect you and your loved ones.
• Investing in Your Future: A 401(k) plan with a generous company match to help you build a secure retirement.
• Time for You: Paid time off (PTO), holidays, and floating holidays to recharge and spend with those who matter most.
• Shared Success: Profit-sharing opportunities because we believe in celebrating our achievements together.
• Continued Learning: Whether it be participating in the mentor program, attending one of the many learning opportunities we have or attending an external conference, Triversity is committed to your growth.
About the role
As a Preconstruction Manager, you will oversee the planning, estimating, and coordination of construction projects before actual building begins. You will ensure projects are feasible, cost-effective, and aligned with client goals. You are the bridge between design and construction, ensuring projects are well-planned, financially viable, and ready for execution. This role is critical in reducing risks, aligning stakeholders, and setting the foundation for successful project delivery.
What your day-to-day will look like
• Collaborate with clients, architects, and engineers to evaluate feasibility and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare accurate estimates, budgets, and preliminary schedules.
• Draft scopes of work, review drawings/specifications, and create project scope documents.
• Solicit bids, negotiate contracts, and maintain strong relationships with trade partners.
• Identify potential risks and opportunities early in the project lifecycle.
• Serve as the liaison between owners, sales teams, and construction teams to align expectations.
• Develop preliminary project timelines and ensure deliverables are met.
• Conduct site visits to assess conditions and requirements before construction begins.
• Attend pre-bid and job site meetings.
• Manage tracking and reporting real time cost data, tracking actual cost schedules relative to bid proposals as the project develops.
• Conduct review and take-off of blueprints.
• Lead/collaborate with the client to help them achieve their project cost budget through consideration of plan details, alternate material/finishes and building methods.
• Participate in Value Engineering exercises in the best interest of the client.
• Prepare milestone schedules for project pursuits
• Provide site logistic plans for use by the Operations team.
• Provide constructability reviews and suggestions to operation and design teams.
What we’re looking for
• Bachelor’s degree in business, construction, engineering or architectural degree.
• Experience requirements:
- Minimum 7 years of experience in commercial construction.
- Minimum 5 years of engineering, project management, construction management, or experience with computerized take-off applications (i.e., OST).
- Minimum 2 years of experience in commercial construction estimating in all divisions.
• Ability to guide teams through preconstruction phases and ensure alignment with project goals.
• Familiarity with estimating software, scheduling tools, and project management systems.
• Strong understanding of building codes, materials, and methods.
• Clear, professional interaction with clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Ability to evaluate feasibility, budgets, and risks.
Sound like the right fit? Apply today!
At Triversity Construction, we come to work every day with one goal in mind: to build a better way, together. We believe in a collaborative approach, working together as a team to deliver high-quality construction projects while ensuring the well-being of our clients and employees. We're dedicated to excellence in everything we do and find inspiration in our shared purpose—to model the diverse and inclusive world we want to live in.
Triversity has been recognized for:
• Leading the way in construction excellence and safety
• A commitment to diversity and inclusion
• A top performer in community outreach and impact, being named on the Deloitte Cincinnati USA 100 List for 7 years in a row
If you're ready to build your career with the best in the Greater Cincinnati region, you can achieve it at Triversity. Won’t you join us?
Learn more about our company and culture on LinkedIn. If you know someone at Triversity, send them your resume and let them know you’re interested. They can share their perspective about working at Triversity.
How we’ll contribute to your success
• Competitive Pay: Enjoy annual merit increases that recognize your contributions.
• Comprehensive Coverage: Health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, plus access to a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and a funded Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Peace of Mind: Short-term and long-term disability insurance, supplemental coverage, and life insurance to protect you and your loved ones.
• Investing in Your Future: A 401(k) plan with a generous company match to help you build a secure retirement.
• Time for You: Paid time off (PTO), holidays, and floating holidays to recharge and spend with those who matter most.
• Shared Success: Profit-sharing opportunities because we believe in celebrating our achievements together.
• Continued Learning: Whether it be participating in the mentor program, attending one of the many learning opportunities we have or attending an external conference, Triversity is committed to your growth.
About the role
As a Preconstruction Manager, you will oversee the planning, estimating, and coordination of construction projects before actual building begins. You will ensure projects are feasible, cost-effective, and aligned with client goals. You are the bridge between design and construction, ensuring projects are well-planned, financially viable, and ready for execution. This role is critical in reducing risks, aligning stakeholders, and setting the foundation for successful project delivery.
What your day-to-day will look like
• Collaborate with clients, architects, and engineers to evaluate feasibility and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare accurate estimates, budgets, and preliminary schedules.
• Draft scopes of work, review drawings/specifications, and create project scope documents.
• Solicit bids, negotiate contracts, and maintain strong relationships with trade partners.
• Identify potential risks and opportunities early in the project lifecycle.
• Serve as the liaison between owners, sales teams, and construction teams to align expectations.
• Develop preliminary project timelines and ensure deliverables are met.
• Conduct site visits to assess conditions and requirements before construction begins.
• Attend pre-bid and job site meetings.
• Manage tracking and reporting real time cost data, tracking actual cost schedules relative to bid proposals as the project develops.
• Conduct review and take-off of blueprints.
• Lead/collaborate with the client to help them achieve their project cost budget through consideration of plan details, alternate material/finishes and building methods.
• Participate in Value Engineering exercises in the best interest of the client.
• Prepare milestone schedules for project pursuits
• Provide site logistic plans for use by the Operations team.
• Provide constructability reviews and suggestions to operation and design teams.
What we’re looking for
• Bachelor’s degree in business, construction, engineering or architectural degree.
• Experience requirements:
- Minimum 7 years of experience in commercial construction.
- Minimum 5 years of engineering, project management, construction management, or experience with computerized take-off applications (i.e., OST).
- Minimum 2 years of experience in commercial construction estimating in all divisions.
• Ability to guide teams through preconstruction phases and ensure alignment with project goals.
• Familiarity with estimating software, scheduling tools, and project management systems.
• Strong understanding of building codes, materials, and methods.
• Clear, professional interaction with clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Ability to evaluate feasibility, budgets, and risks.
Sound like the right fit? Apply today!
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