From AlphaX's posting. “We” and “our” refer to the employer.
We are looking for an experienced Preconstruction Manager to support commercial construction projects throughout the Kansas City market.
This role is a strong fit for someone with a solid background in preconstruction, estimating, budgeting, constructability reviews, value engineering, and subcontractor coordination. The ideal candidate will be able to guide projects through the early planning and pricing stages while working closely with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, leadership, and operations teams.
Most projects are delivered through design-build, CMaR, and negotiated work, with some select bid and hard bid projects. This is a long-term opportunity for someone who wants to grow into a key leadership role within preconstruction over the next several years.
Responsibilities
Lead preconstruction efforts from early project planning through handoff to operations
Prepare and manage estimates, budgets, cost models, and project pricing
Review drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project documents for accuracy and completeness
Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams
Support design-build, CMaR, negotiated, select bid, and hard bid project pursuits
Lead constructability reviews, value engineering, and cost-saving recommendations
Develop bid packages, solicit subcontractor pricing, and evaluate proposals
Identify scope gaps, pricing risks, schedule concerns, and project challenges early
Support project schedules, phasing plans, procurement strategies, and logistics planning
Partner with operations to ensure a smooth transition from preconstruction to construction
Build strong relationships with subcontractors, clients, and project partners
Help strengthen and grow the company’s preconstruction process over time
Requirements
5+ years of preconstruction experience required
10+ years of overall construction industry experience preferred
Experience with commercial construction projects
Strong estimating, budgeting, and cost-analysis skills
Experience with design-build, CMaR, negotiated, select bid, or hard bid delivery methods
Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and construction documents
Strong understanding of subcontractor pricing, vendor coordination, bid packages, and proposal reviews
Experience with constructability reviews, value engineering, and early project planning
Strong communication skills with owners, design teams, subcontractors, vendors, and internal leadership
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through
Ability to manage multiple preconstruction priorities and deadlines at once
Long-term career mindset with interest in growing into a senior preconstruction leadership role
Must be local to the Lenexa, KS / Kansas City market or able to reliably commute
Benefits
Competitive compensation based on experience
Long-term growth opportunity within preconstruction leadership
Opportunity to grow into the company’s lead preconstruction expert over time
Work on design-build, CMaR, negotiated, and select bid projects
Direct collaboration with leadership and operations teams
Stable construction environment with a long-standing market presence
Opportunity to help shape and improve the preconstruction process
Collaborative team culture focused on quality, service, and long-term relationships
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