Pre-Construction Project Manager
Drive projects from concept to construction by shaping design, cost, and risk early—perfect for professionals passionate about smart planning and value-driven building.
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Job Title: Pre-Construction Project Manager
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Industry: Construction & Trades
Job Overview:
The Pre-Construction Project Manager is responsible for managing projects during the pre-construction phase, ensuring scope, design, cost, and risk are clearly defined and aligned. This role collaborates closely with Owners, design consultants, and internal teams to deliver accurate estimates, optimize designs, and set projects up for successful execution.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage projects throughout the pre-construction phase
Hire and coordinate design consultants and manage the design process
Lead meetings with Owners, architects, engineers, and consultants
Track scope of work and communicate cost impacts of scope changes
Prepare cost estimates, outline specifications, and value engineering options
Investigate site, soil, zoning, code, and agency requirements
Identify and communicate project risks and constraints early
Interpret design documents and clarify unclear scope items
Perform preliminary design work (manual sketches or CADD) for estimating
Conduct quantity take-offs and develop detailed line-item estimates
Analyze cost impacts of design changes during design development
Maintain cost databases and tracking tools for unit and summary costs
Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
Minimum 2 years of related experience, or equivalent education/experience
Recruitment Partner:
This position is exclusively managed by Sperton, a global talent partner connecting high-performing professionals with leading organizations worldwide.
- Department
- Engineering & Construction
- Locations
- United States
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Job location
- Columbus, Ohio
- Employment Level | Seniority
- Senior Level
Workplace & Culture at Sperton
At Sperton, we believe that great results come from great people.
Our culture is built on trust, collaboration, and a shared passion for delivering quality in everything we do.
We are a Norwegian-owned international company with colleagues across Europe, Asia, and the USA, working together seamlessly across time zones and cultures. Our teams are diverse, yet united by the same goal — to connect people and companies in meaningful ways.
We value openness, initiative, and continuous learning. Everyone at Sperton is encouraged to take ownership, share ideas, and challenge existing ways of working to make our solutions even better.
Even though we operate globally, our approach is personal. We take pride in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where people feel heard, respected, and motivated to grow — both professionally and personally.
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