Preconstruction Manager (Industrial Experience) - Columbus, Ohio

MissionHires is seeking a Preconstruction Manager with strong industrial construction experience to lead our preconstruction function, including in-house architectural design and estimation, external engineering coordination, and bid management. Reporting to the General Manager and supervising 4–5 direct reports, you will own the end-to-end preconstruction lifecycle—safety, schedule, budget, and quality—while serving as the primary liaison between design/estimating, business development, and construction teams. This Columbus, OH–based role includes USA/Canada travel (vehicle provided) and may occasionally support site management post-award.

• Oversee internal architectural work across SD, DD, CD, Bidding, and Construction Administration phases
• Meet clients to understand objectives and produce schematic site and building designs in coordination with preconstruction teams
• Lead architectural design development and coordinate with internal/external civil, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical engineers for estimate-ready documents
• Prepare complete bid packages with internal design/estimating teams and external engineers
• Drive value engineering initiatives during the bid stage
• Coordinate with Business Development, design, and estimating to maintain client-driven preconstruction schedules
• Develop, present, and justify budgets, reports, scopes, and project schedules for leadership review
• Source and prequalify contractors; obtain and evaluate multiple bids to verify price reasonableness
• Schedule and lead meetings with clients, site managers, and internal staff
• Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and technical documents to produce bid documents, correspondence, and estimates
• Stay current on safety codes and construction industry standards
• Manage consultant (outside architect/engineer) deliverables for accuracy and compliance with company standards
• Attend project meetings as needed and review submittals from engineers and contractors
• Oversee site and building permit applications; track reviews and secure approvals; coordinate urgent payment requests as necessary
• Plan and manage preconstruction work allocation and timelines to meet client quotation deadlines
• Provide on-site support for design changes after project start, including drawings, estimates, and agency applications
• Assess team capabilities and manage to maximize effectiveness; mentor and empower team members
• Transfer critical preconstruction information to construction (client requests, quality expectations, budgets, milestones)
• Supervise minor construction projects when a Project Manager is not continuously on site
• Travel across the USA and Canada as required

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, construction, or a related field from an accredited institution
• Minimum 7 years of experience in architectural planning and design and/or construction estimating (industrial projects strongly preferred)
• Proficiency with Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, and web-meeting tools
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and technical documents
• Knowledge of applicable building codes and regulatory guidelines; familiarity with modern construction principles and practices
• Demonstrated ability to lead preconstruction design and estimation, and coordinate multi-disciplinary engineering inputs
• Experience preparing bid documents, scopes of work, budgets, and schedules
• Proven contractor development, bid solicitation, and price analysis capabilities
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to interface effectively with clients, internal teams, and contractors
• Organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with strong time management and attention to detail
• Leadership and people-management experience overseeing technical/professional staff
• Math proficiency in algebra, geometry, and basic arithmetic for takeoffs, estimates, and cost analyses
• Ability to travel within the USA and Canada; valid driver’s license
• Physical ability to navigate construction sites, climb stairs/roofs, lift up to 50 lbs, and follow all site safety instructions
• Work authorization in the U.S.; no sponsorship available
• Location preference: Columbus, OH (small relocation package may be available)

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