Preconstruction Manager
US-MD-Columbia
Job ID: 2026-7075
# of Openings: 1
Category: Construction Operations
Columbia
Overview
First Finish, a premier full-service hotel renovation contractor is now part of the Shawmut family! As a 100% employee-owned company, we are committed to our people, client service, execution, and safety. Here’s a glimpse into what we are offering:
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - be an employee owner!
- 401K with Match - receive company match up to 4% of your eligible pay.
- Paid time off
- The Extras: cell phone, laptop, pet insurance, financial planning services and many more.
Responsibilities
We are seeking a construction professional to become our Precon Manager, someone that can bring real project experience earlier into the lifecycle — someone who has lived in the field or runs complex work and now wants to influence strategy, pursuits, and outcomes before ground breaks.
What You’ll Actually Be Doing
- Partnering with Operations and Leadership on early-phase planning
- Leading conceptual estimating, GMP development, and pursuit strategy
- Advising on risk, sequencing, constructability, and logistics
- Acting as a thought partner — not a heads-down estimator
- Helping position First Finish to win and execute complex work
Who Tends to Thrive Here
- Senior Project Managers or Project Executives ready for a strategic pivot
- Estimators who want more influence and visibility
- Design-Build or TI leaders who enjoy early problem-solving
- Professionals who like thinking critically, collaborating, and mentoring
You do not need to come in as a fully formed “preconstruction purist.”
We value strong project instincts and the ability to think holistically.
Qualifications
- Experience: 10–15 years in construction management, ideally blending project management and preconstruction experience.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree required (or equivalent experience).
- Skills:
- Proven success managing large, complex pursuits.
- Expertise in scheduling, phasing, logistics planning, and preconstruction processes.
- Experience across diverse project types and geographies (national experience preferred).
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills with clients and internal teams.
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