Preconstruction Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Missouri.

📋 Description

• Ensure strategic alignment between Federal Solutions Company and external clients to acquire project opportunities while delivering exceptional customer service.

• Offer leadership and expertise to designated markets and/or clients.

• Attain specified customer goals and uphold a high level of customer satisfaction.

• Be accessible during standard working hours, with the potential for extended hours, travel commitments, and dedication throughout the bid season.

• Respond swiftly to phone calls, texts, emails, and RFPs, even during non-business hours.

• Adhere to all RFP and design submission deadlines.

• Coordinate preconstruction resources and oversee expenditures in line with business plan budgets.

• Define project scope and select proposed systems, preliminary subcontractors, and vendors for proposal development.

• Create conceptual/GMP estimates, project estimates, pursuit pricing, and proposals.

• Maintain customer oversight and advocate during the construction phase.

• Lead the project proposals team and establish project pursuit strategies.

• Receive and manage project bid documents.

• Formulate project strategies and assist with the transition from estimating to construction.

• Participate in preconstruction design development meetings through operational turnover.

• Attend government-related marketing events such as ASHE and SAME.

• Conduct Go/No-Go evaluations on opportunities.

• Join job site visits, design meetings, and necessary preconstruction meetings.

• Negotiate vendor and subcontractor buy-outs in collaboration with the operations team.

• Manage relationships with vendors and subcontractors.

• Set up vendors in the FSC system and oversee pricing, buying plans, national pricing agreements, and service.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year university, ideally in engineering, architecture, or construction management, or equivalent professional experience.

• CQM Certification.

• OSHA-30 certification.

• Experience in evaluating competitive environments, value-based pricing, and assessing the probability of winning.

• Demonstrated success in negotiating and closing high-value contracts that involve strategic business partnerships.

• Over ten years of experience in MEP / Industrial settings.

• Experience in MEP / Industrial / Government / construction sales.

• Proficient in contract negotiations with GC executives, Owners, Senior PMs, and key personnel.

• Familiarity with estimating, project management, and engineering functions and practices.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Disciplined and strategic thinker.

• Capability to build strong relationships with customer decision-makers by demonstrating high integrity and reliability.

• Ability to traverse and maintain balance over uneven, icy, or muddy terrain, climb stairs and ladders, work safely at heights without fear, and perform effectively outdoors for extended periods.

• This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary with bonus potential.

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage with minimal to no weekly premiums.

• 401(k) plan with discretionary company matching.

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.

• Disability income protection.

• Life insurance for employees and eligible dependents.

• Optional additional coverage through critical illness and accident plans.

• Opportunities for career growth and development.

• In-house training programs.

• Certificate and tuition reimbursement.

• Wellness programs.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).