Kimmel & Associates

Preconstruction Manager - General Construction

Kimmel & Associates  •  Charleston, SC (Onsite)  •  8 hours ago
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Job Description

About the Company

The company is a well-established and growing construction firm with a strong reputation in the multi-family residential sector. Known for delivering high-quality, on-time projects, the company prides itself on fostering long-term relationships with clients and providing a supportive, team-oriented culture for its employees. With several large-scale developments in the pipeline, the firm is positioned for sustained growth and operational excellence.

As the company continues to expand, it seeks top-tier talent to support its vision—offering a compelling career path for those ready to take on more responsibility.


About the Position

The company is seeking an experienced Preconstruction Manager with a proven background in the multi-family construction sector The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in leading preconstruction efforts, including budgeting, estimating, design coordination, and client interfacing from project inception through hand-off to operations.

This role offers a strategic career opportunity The current Vice President overseeing preconstruction is expected to retire within the next 2–3 years. The successful candidate will be considered for succession, making this a high-impact position with long-term leadership potential

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage the preconstruction process for multiple multi-family projects

  • Collaborate with developers, architects, engineers, and internal teams to drive efficient and cost-effective solutions

  • Develop and manage preliminary budgets, conceptual estimates, and value engineering strategies

  • Oversee design development, ensuring alignment with budget and schedule goals

  • Support the business development team with project pursuits and presentations

  • Mentor and develop junior estimating staff


Requirements

  • Minimum 7+ years of experience in preconstruction or estimating roles, with a focus on multi-family construction

  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex preconstruction processes from concept to construction

  • Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and building codes

  • Proficiency with estimating software and tools (e.g., Bluebeam, ProEst, On-Screen Takeoff, etc.)

  • Excellent communication and client-facing skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field (preferred)


Benefits

  • Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus structure

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

  • 401(k) with company match

  • Paid time off and holidays

  • Career growth path toward executive leadership

  • Supportive, team-oriented culture with a focus on professional development

Kimmel & Associates

About Kimmel & Associates

Kimmel & Associates is North America’s largest executive search firm specializing in these industries:

Construction

Renewable & Sustainable Infrastructure

Waste & Recycling

Supply Chain

We partner with companies to identify, attract, and secure high-impact leadership talent through a targeted recruiting process across specialized sectors.

Our consultants bring deep expertise within specific industry verticals and geographic regions, combining local market insight with the national reach of top-tier talent.

Through our proven Career-Directed Approach™, we uncover what motivates candidates and what drives client success. The result is long-term alignment, not just short-term placement.

For over 45 years, we have built our reputation on trust, consistency, and results. We call it the Kimmel Standard, a commitment to delivering exceptional service and lasting partnerships.

Executive search isn’t just our profession — it’s our responsibility.

Industries We Serve

Concrete

Curtain Wall, Glazing & Cladding

Disaster Restoration

Drywall

Electrical Contracting

General Construction

Heavy Civil

Heavy Equipment

Industrial

Mechanical Contracting

Mining

Owners / Developers

Renewable & Sustainable Infrastructure

Residential

Roofing

Steel

Supply Chain

Waste & Recycling

Positions We Fill

C-Suite & Executive Leadership

CEO, COO, CFO, CIO, President, Owner

Senior Leadership

EVP, SVP, Regional VP, VP, General Manager

Commercial Leadership

VP Sales, Business Development, Marketing, Client Development

Operations & Project Leadership

Operations Executive, VP Operations, Director of Operations, Project Executive, Operations Manager, Area Manager

Preconstruction & Estimating Leadership

VP Preconstruction, Director of Preconstruction, Chief Estimator, Estimating Manager

Engineering & Technical Leadership

Director of Engineering, Engineering Manager, Design Manager, Technical Services

Safety, Risk & Compliance

VP Safety, Director of Safety, EHS

Contact:

kimmel@kimmel.com

828.251.9900

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Asheville, NC
Year Founded
1981
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