Scott Humphrey Corporation
Preconstruction Manager – Industrial & Technical
Join a nationally ranked general contractor with a robust pipeline of technical, large‑scale builds throughout the Midwest. As a Preconstruction Manager based in Itasca, you’ll lead full‑cycle preconstruction efforts for industrial, data center, and manufacturing projects—playing a pivotal role in shaping project strategy, pricing, and execution from day one.
Key Responsibilities
Lead detailed cost estimating for ground‑up industrial, warehouse, and mission‑critical builds.
Review plans and specs to develop bid scopes, identify risk, and ensure accuracy in all pricing components.
Engage subcontractors for pricing, vet proposals, and lead bid leveling.
Support conceptual estimating and early budgeting on negotiated and design‑build pursuits.
Collaborate with operations and preconstruction leadership to refine strategies and support project transitions.
Qualifications
10+ years of experience in construction estimating with a focus on industrial or MEP‑intensive projects; data centers experience highly valued.
Proven success delivering full‑cycle estimates from concept through GMP.
Expertise in takeoff and estimating software (OST, Bluebeam, Excel; DESTINI a plus).
Strong understanding of current market conditions, trade pricing, and value engineering options.
Based in or open to commuting to Itasca, IL.
What’s on Offer
Competitive compensation package with bonus potential.
A strategic role on high‑profile industrial and technical projects in the Midwest.
Close collaboration with operations and executive leadership.
Clear growth path into Preconstruction Manager or Director roles.
Location Itasca, IL (commute within the Chicago metropolitan area).
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Key Responsibilities
Lead detailed cost estimating for ground‑up industrial, warehouse, and mission‑critical builds.
Review plans and specs to develop bid scopes, identify risk, and ensure accuracy in all pricing components.
Engage subcontractors for pricing, vet proposals, and lead bid leveling.
Support conceptual estimating and early budgeting on negotiated and design‑build pursuits.
Collaborate with operations and preconstruction leadership to refine strategies and support project transitions.
Qualifications
10+ years of experience in construction estimating with a focus on industrial or MEP‑intensive projects; data centers experience highly valued.
Proven success delivering full‑cycle estimates from concept through GMP.
Expertise in takeoff and estimating software (OST, Bluebeam, Excel; DESTINI a plus).
Strong understanding of current market conditions, trade pricing, and value engineering options.
Based in or open to commuting to Itasca, IL.
What’s on Offer
Competitive compensation package with bonus potential.
A strategic role on high‑profile industrial and technical projects in the Midwest.
Close collaboration with operations and executive leadership.
Clear growth path into Preconstruction Manager or Director roles.
Location Itasca, IL (commute within the Chicago metropolitan area).
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