--- title: Senior Preconstruction Manager Commercial Construction description: Kimmel & Associates is hiring for the Senior Preconstruction Manager Commercial Construction role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/senior-preconstruction-manager-commercial-construction-at-kimmel-and-associates-01a0fc31-5d77-7d6c-acdf-9668d77611fd date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Kimmel & Associates as Senior Preconstruction Manager Commercial Construction in Raleigh, NC. Pays $130K–$180K per year. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/m2jc35.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Kimmel & Associates | | **Location** | Raleigh, NC | | **Salary** | $130K/yr - $180K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 30, 2026 | | **History** | First seen 43 days ago (2026-10-02), reposted once | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Kimmel & Associates. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Kimmel & Associates. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $135,000 – $154,000 a year (median $148,000). ## Description **About the Company** Our client is a nationally recognized, privately held commercial Top ENR general contractor. The firm delivers complex construction projects across the United States and is known for its strong culture, client-focused delivery, and commitment to operational excellence. **About the Position** The company is seeking a Senior Preconstruction Manager to lead and manage multiple complex projects while overseeing teams of Preconstruction Managers and shared resources. This role is responsible for delivering comprehensive preconstruction services from initial program and conceptual design through final construction documents and turnover to operations. The Senior Preconstruction Manager serves as a trusted advisor to clients and design teams, a leader to internal preconstruction staff, and a key partner to operations leadership. This is a high-impact role requiring strong technical expertise, leadership capability, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously. **Key Responsibilities:** - Lead preconstruction efforts across multiple projects and teams with minimal oversight - Deliver feasibility studies, conceptual budgets, detailed estimates, value engineering, and comparative analyses - Manage the full preconstruction lifecycle from early design through final bid - Prepare and analyze pricing proposals considering market conditions, escalation, historical data, and subcontractor input - Collaborate closely with owners, architects, consultants, and operations teams - Support project transition from preconstruction to construction execution - Lead and mentor Preconstruction Managers, Assistant Managers, and Project Engineers - Participate in hiring, development, and performance management of preconstruction staff - Present to clients and support interviews and pursuits **Requirements** **Education** - Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field preferred **Experience** - 7+ years of commercial construction experience with a strong emphasis in preconstruction and estimating - Proven experience serving as the lead preconstruction manager on multiple projects - Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing preconstruction teams **Project Experience** - Projects typically $10M-$300M+ - Strong background in data center preconstruction highly valued - Experience in advanced manufacturing (clean rooms, pharmaceutical manufacturing) and/or healthcare is strongly preferred - Ideal candidates have exposure to multiple project types and the ability to pivot between markets and sectors - Strong data center–only candidates will still be considered - Precon estimating experience in data centers or manufacturing is a bonus - Precon estimating experience with Mechanical or Electrical is a bonus **Benefits** - **Base salary range: $130,000 – $180,000+** *(Compensation varies by location and is based on experience, qualifications, and skills)* - Strong Performance-based bonus program - Premium medical, dental, and vision insurance - Employer-matched 401(k) - Wellness reimbursement program - Paid holidays and paid time off - Additional voluntary benefits and leave programs - Long-term career growth with a nationally respected contractor ## Skills - Construction - Cleanroom Procedures - Performance Management - Feasibility Studies - Data Centers - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing - Value Engineering - Leadership - Construction Management - Budgeting ## Benefits - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Paid Time Off (Pto) - 401(k) Plans ## Related - [Construction & Skilled Trades jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/construction-and-skilled-trades?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Construction Administration jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/construction-and-skilled-trades/construction-administration?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Construction Manager jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/construction-and-skilled-trades/construction-administration/construction-manager?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Pre-Construction Manager jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/construction-and-skilled-trades/construction-administration/construction-manager/pre-construction-manager?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [North Carolina](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/north-carolina?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 90409 jobs - [Executive Search Services](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/staffing-and-recruiting/executive-search-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 11466 jobs - [Raleigh, NC](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/north-carolina/raleigh?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 9906 jobs ## Related pages - [North Carolina](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/north-carolina?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 90409 jobs - [Executive Search Services](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/staffing-and-recruiting/executive-search-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 11466 jobs - [Raleigh, NC](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/north-carolina/raleigh?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 9906 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)