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Preconstruction Manager

Durham, North Carolina

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Seniority
Lead / management
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
1 Sept 2026

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3 5 North is currently looking for a Preconstruction Manager to join our growing Preconstruction team!

Are you passionate about construction and cost estimating? Do you enjoy working with a team and working closely with clients? Are you committed to delivering exceptional results? If so, we want to talk with you!

Our Preconstruction team is a complementary part of our service portfolio, which includes general contracting, program management, cost management, and commissioning. Our project pipeline is extremely varied. We work on everything from private corporate expansions to higher education buildings, and federally funded projects. As a company, we are highly committed and passionate about our work. We focus on exceptional results and lasting relationships.

The Position:

In the Preconstruction Manager role, you will work closely with both our clients and our team members. You will be responsible for detailed cost estimates, constructability reviews, phasing and logistics analyses, cost reconciliations, and more, as well as assist in the maintenance of client and subcontractor relationships. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with a passion for precision and customer service.

We are looking for positive and skilled individuals who are excited to be part of a dynamic and growing team. This is a full-time, permanent position located in our HQ office located in Durham, NC.

Responsibilities:

Perform cost estimates, from conceptual design to detailed construction level documentation

Ensure client satisfaction with cost management performance

Assist in establishing scope of work and task hours on a project level

Perform estimate development for: indirect costs, escalation/risk contingencies/forecasting, executive summaries, reconciliation, benchmarking, risk analysis, constructability reviews

Source material and equipment quotes

Maintain positive subcontractor relationships

Perform quantitative takeoff using plans, specifications, and 3D models

Perform project risk and pricing analysis

Participate in estimate QAQC and review process

Act as a mentor and assist in the development of junior team members

Qualifications:

4 years of construction estimating and preconstruction experience

Degree in Civil/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or similar preferred; a combination of education and work experience will also be considered

Mechanical Electrical and Plumbing expertise is strongly desired

Proficiency in On-Screen Takeoff (or similar take-off software), Bluebeam, Excel, and other Microsoft related software

Be a critical-thinker, self-starter, and creative problem solver

Must have valid driver's license

Are you ready? Contact us now to begin the conversation and learn more!

35 North offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

401k with 3% employer contribution

Cell phone allowance

Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability

Full medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time-off and holidays

35 North is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state , or federal laws, rules or regulations.

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