Preconstruction Manager in Columbia, Maryland at Shawmut Design and Construction

Preconstruction Manager

US-MD-Columbia

Job ID: 2026-7075
# of Openings: 1
Category: Construction Operations
Columbia

Overview

First Finish, a premier full-service hotel renovation contractor is now part of the Shawmut family! As a 100% employee-owned company, we are committed to our people, client service, execution, and safety. Here’s a glimpse into what we are offering:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - be an employee owner!
• 401K with Match - receive company match up to 4% of your eligible pay.
• Paid time off
• The Extras: cell phone, laptop, pet insurance, financial planning services and many more.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a construction professional to become our Precon Manager, someone that can bring real project experience earlier into the lifecycle — someone who has lived in the field or runs complex work and now wants to influence strategy, pursuits, and outcomes before ground breaks.

What You’ll Actually Be Doing

• Partnering with Operations and Leadership on early-phase planning
• Leading conceptual estimating, GMP development, and pursuit strategy
• Advising on risk, sequencing, constructability, and logistics
• Acting as a thought partner — not a heads-down estimator
• Helping position First Finish to win and execute complex work

Who Tends to Thrive Here

• Senior Project Managers or Project Executives ready for a strategic pivot
• Estimators who want more influence and visibility
• Design-Build or TI leaders who enjoy early problem-solving
• Professionals who like thinking critically, collaborating, and mentoring

You do not need to come in as a fully formed “preconstruction purist.”
We value strong project instincts and the ability to think holistically.

Qualifications

• Experience: 10–15 years in construction management, ideally blending project management and preconstruction experience.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree required (or equivalent experience).
• Skills:
  • Proven success managing large, complex pursuits.
  • Expertise in scheduling, phasing, logistics planning, and preconstruction processes.
  • Experience across diverse project types and geographies (national experience preferred).
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills with clients and internal teams.