Preconstruction Manager – Lead Estimator

🕒 September 24

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

👔 Manager

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501 - 1000 employees

Founded 1989

🏗️ Construction

🏭 Manufacturing

🤝 B2B

Construction • Manufacturing • B2B

Rycon Construction is a nationwide, employee-owned commercial builder that provides end-to-end construction services. The company offers preconstruction and planning, construction, program management, design-build delivery, and in-house architectural finishes and specialty fabrication. With nine offices across the U. S. , a high repeat-customer rate (86%), and recognition on ENR and BD+C contractor rankings, Rycon focuses on complex commercial projects and multi-project oversight for institutional and corporate clients.

📋 Description

• Lead all preconstruction and estimating activities for mission critical/data center projects from concept through GMP and construction start • Manage relationships with owners, developers, architects, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, and vendors throughout preconstruction • Develop conceptual, schematic, design development, and detailed estimates using current market data and historical cost information • Prepare and present project budgets, cost models, and benchmarking analyses • Lead value engineering and cost-saving initiatives while maintaining performance, reliability, and schedule objectives • Perform constructability reviews and identify design risks, scope gaps, coordination challenges, and cost impacts • Develop project-specific risk assessments and mitigation strategies for cost, schedule, procurement, labor availability, and market conditions • Manage subcontractor solicitation, bid packages, bid leveling, scope reviews, and procurement planning for mission critical systems and specialty trades • Collaborate with operations teams on scheduling, logistics planning, phasing strategies, and project execution planning • Participate in contract reviews and provide pricing support for owner negotiations and subcontractor agreements • Monitor local and national construction market conditions, labor trends, material pricing, escalation factors, and supply chain impacts • Analyze market intelligence related to mission critical construction, contractor availability, emerging technologies, and economic trends • Maintain cost data in the historical estimating database and improve estimating accuracy • Support client presentations, pursuit efforts, and preconstruction meetings as a trusted advisor

🎯 Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of construction estimating and preconstruction experience • At least 5 years supporting Mission Critical/Data Center projects • Experience preparing conceptual through GMP estimates for hyperscale, colocation, enterprise, or other mission critical data center facilities • Strong understanding of data center infrastructure systems, including electrical distribution, generators, UPS systems, cooling systems, controls, commissioning, and redundancy requirements • Experience leading negotiated and design-assist preconstruction efforts for large, complex projects • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, narratives, reports, and complex MEP systems • Strong knowledge of construction means and methods, estimating principles, procurement strategies, and cost control practices • Experience developing risk assessments, value engineering studies, and constructability reviews • Proficiency with estimating and takeoff software such as Precon Suite, BuildingConnected, Destini Estimator, On-Screen Takeoff, Planswift, Bluebeam, or similar platforms • Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel • Knowledge of the mission critical construction market preferred • Familiarity with regional labor, subcontractor, and supplier networks strongly desired • Excellent communication and presentation skills with owners, consultants, and executive leadership • Strong organizational and leadership capabilities with the ability to oversee multiple pursuits simultaneously • Preferred: Experience delivering projects valued at $50M to $500M+ within the mission critical/data center market • Preferred: Existing relationships with data center owners, developers, engineers, specialty contractors, and key industry partners • Preferred: Experience supporting hyperscale clients such as major cloud, technology, or colocation providers • Preferred: Familiarity with commissioning processes, phased turnover strategies, and mission critical operational requirements • Preferred: Experience with BIM/VDC coordination and technology-enabled preconstruction processes • Professional certifications such as CCP, CEP, LEED, DBIA, PMP, or CDT are a plus • Qualified candidates must submit to a background screening upon acceptance of an offer

🏖️ Benefits

• Employee-owned company through ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) • 401(k) • Medical insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Advancement opportunities • Excellent salary and benefits package

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