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Civil Preconstruction Manager

Medina, OH

Pride One Construction is currently searching for a full-time Civil Preconstruction Manager to prepare accurate, competitive sitework cost estimates and provide civil preconstruction oversight for multi-family development projects. This role bridges early site due diligence, engineering design optimization, subcontractor bidding, and civil construction oversight through the initial sitework phase until vertical hand-off.

Pride One is a commercial construction company that includes apartments, hotels, student housing, assisted living facilities and adaptive reuse projects. We are a full-service construction management company that continues to expand yearly.

What can we offer YOU?

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance & HSA
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) company match
• Bonus opportunities
• Phone Allowance
• Gas Reimbursement
• Advancement opportunities

• 3 to 5 years of direct experience in civil construction and sitework estimating/preconstruction
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, Construction Technology, or a related field preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and insurable at standard rates on company vehicle policy.
• In-depth knowledge of civil sitework, including mass excavation, soils, erosion control, storm detention/hydraulics, sanitary sewer, water mains, paving, and franchise utility processes
• Understanding of zoning, impact fees, land development milestones, and civil due diligence procedures
• Strong problem-solving ability, self-motivated, with a sense of urgency and strong communication/negotiation skills
• Proficient in PDF markup and takeoff tools (e.g., Bluebeam)
• Familiarity with 3D earthwork takeoff software (e.g., AGTEK, InSite, EarthWorks) or AutoCAD is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project).
• Ability to learn and utilize company project management and estimating software.

• Work closely with the acquisition and development teams during initial site investigations to identify site hazards (wetlands, environmental issues, complex grading, poor soils, traffic constraints, etc.).
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local civil contractors and trade partners across target markets.

• Collaborate with the Project Lead and Civil Engineering team to optimize site design and layout.
• Provide guidance on mass grading, utility layout, retaining wall conditions, and FHA/ADA site accessibility standards.
• Review, comment on, and value-engineer civil design plans across all schematic and construction document stages.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of local land development codes, municipal engineering requirements, and zoning restrictions.

• Develop initial sitework preliminary budgets from conceptual plans; iteratively update budgets as civil plans progress to final construction documents.
• Independently manage the complete sitework bid package process, including mass grading, erosion control, paving, and public/private utility infrastructure.
• Refine scope packages with bidding contractors, analyze/level bids, and negotiate final contract pricing and scope details.
• Draft subcontractor agreements with specific performance scopes, schedules, and deliverables; award sitework contracts upon approval.

• Coordinate directly with utility providers for electric, gas, telecom, and municipal water/sewer connections.
• Attend preconstruction meetings with local permitting and municipal agencies.
• Coordinate required performance sureties (bonds/letters of credit) with clients, municipalities, and lenders at project setup, and oversee their release or conversion to maintenance sureties upon project closeout.

• Create sitework schedules, manage project start-up, and oversee civil-related field operations during initial site development.
• Review and approve monthly subcontractor billing and draw requests for managed sitework.
• Track sitework budgets, review and negotiate civil change orders, and manage potential schedule impacts.
• Lead a structured hand-off to the Project Manager and Site Superintendent as vertical construction commences.
• Serve as an ongoing civil technical resource for the field team throughout the construction duration and assist with final civil closeouts.

Pride One Construction had its roots as a land development and Cluster Home Community builder of age targeted homes over 20 years ago. Construction was primarily focused on projects in Northeast Ohio. We quickly became a full service “turnkey” developer. Land was identified for a particular end user; financing would be secured; and then zoning, building plans, utilities, roads and lots were all crafted by the team of Pride One professionals.