Preconstruction / Design Manager

Our client is a nationally recognized, general contractor known for delivering complex, large-scale projects across commercial, aviation, healthcare, mission critical, infrastructure and advanced technology markets. With a longstanding reputation for safety, innovation, quality and operational excellence, the company provides integrated services spanning preconstruction, construction management and facility operations. Their teams are known for collaborative project delivery, cutting-edge construction technology and a strong commitment to developing industry-leading talent

They are looking for Preconstruction / Design Manager for their Nashville location.

The Preconstruction / Design Manager is a leader, integrator, and communicator responsible for aligning project design, cost, schedule, and execution strategy from early pursuit and preconstruction through transition into construction. This role serves as a bridge between owners, owner’s representatives, design partners, estimating teams, and operations. The position blends design management, estimating, and project management responsibilities with a strong emphasis on owner communication, risk management, and decision support.

Design Management & Coordination

• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams from conceptual design through construction documents.

• Manage design schedules, deliverables, and coordination milestones.

• Facilitate design reviews focused on constructability, scope clarity, and risk mitigation.

• Ensure design intent, quality, and approved decisions are incorporated into documents.

• Coordinate BIM integration and design documentation requirements.

Preconstruction & Estimating Integration

• Partner with estimating teams on conceptual estimates, design-build pricing, GMP development, and cost validation.

• Understand CSI and Uniformat structures to ensure scope completeness.

• Identify and communicate cost, scope, and constructability risks.

• Support bid package strategy and early trade partner engagement.

• Clearly communicate estimate scope, assumptions, and pricing to owners.

Project Management & Schedule Alignment

• Develop and manage design and preconstruction schedules aligned with overall project milestones.

• Integrate design deliverables with procurement and construction needs.

• Identify execution risks and lead resolution strategies.

• Support development of early execution and logistics plans.

Owner & Owner’s Representative Communication

• Serve as a primary point of contact during design and preconstruction.

• Lead owner meetings focused on design progress, cost, risk, and decisions.

• Translate technical, cost, and schedule data into clear guidance.

• Build trust through transparency, responsiveness, and follow-through.

Transition to Construction

• Ensure clarity of design intent, assumptions, and risks during handoff.

• Support seamless transition into construction execution.

• Remain engaged post-award as needed to support early execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.

• 8+ years of experience spanning design management, estimating, preconstruction, or project management.

• Strong understanding of design documentation, estimating processes, and construction execution.

• Proven ability to communicate with owners, designers, and internal teams.

• Strong leadership, organizational, and risk-management skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace.