Pre-Construction Manager – Public Works General Contractor

Brockwell & Carrington Contractors, Inc. — a New Jersey public works general contractor — seeks an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to own our bid process, subcontractor coordination, and pre-award operations. Reports directly to the President.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage full bid calendar for ~30 public works bids annually (municipal, county, authority, state)
Identify opportunities through project solicitation sites and direct agency monitoring
Subcontractor solicitation, coverage tracking, relationship management, pre-qualification
Complete and accurate bid document preparation: insurance, bonding, specific contract qualification compliance, addenda, certifications
Attend public bid openings; capture results and pricing spreads in real time
Procure and manage competitive intelligence and market research
Post-award kickoff and handoff to project management
Maintain subcontractor database and bid process documentation
Support business development on private-work pursuits

Required Qualifications:

5+ years in construction pre-construction, bid coordination, estimating support, project engineering, or related public-works role
Working knowledge of New Jersey public works contracting (prevailing wage, public bid law, contract qualification requirements)
Strong follow-through, document discipline, and ability to manage multiple deadlines independently
Comfort in a small-firm environment with direct reporting to ownership
Bid management software, takeoff platforms, MS Office proficiency

Note on Role Scope:

This is a pre-construction operations and bid management role, not a technical estimating role. Quantity takeoff and pricing are handled by separate estimating staff. Candidates seeking a hands-on estimator position should look elsewhere.

Compensation and Benefits:

$95,000–$130,000 base, commensurate with experience
Discretionary year-end bonus based on firm and individual performance
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield employer-paid health insurance (employee)
Dental and vision insurance available (employee-paid)
Simple IRA
Paid time off, paid holidays, bereavement leave, jury duty
Company cell phone or cell phone allowance
Mileage reimbursement at IRS standard rate
Professional development allowance and industry involvement, including ACC NJ membership

Application:

Submit resume and a short cover note describing one process or system you’ve improved in a prior role.