Manager of Sales & Preconstruction Operations– Structural Steel JN -042026-174957
To Apply for this Job Click HereOwn the Revenue Engine. Lead the Front End. Drive Growth.The Manager of Sales & Preconstruction Operations is a newly added position to a highly successful and growing team. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for driving consistency, visibility, and execution across the front-end commercial process—spanning sales, estimating, and preconstruction.You’ll lead the day-to-day coordination of the sales and estimating function, ensuring the right opportunities are pursued, bids are executed with discipline, customers receive timely and professional communication, and awarded work transitions cleanly into operations.This role is ideal for someone who understands both the commercial and technical sides of construction and thrives in an environment where organization, accountability, and follow-through drive results.What You’ll OwnLead Sales & Estimating ExecutionManage daily workflow across sales, estimating, and bid coordinationSet priorities, track progress, and ensure deadlines and commitments are metAlign team efforts around the highest-value opportunitiesDrive Estimating DisciplineOversee the full bid lifecycle—from intake through submissionEnsure proposals are complete, accurate, and clearly communicate scope, assumptions, and riskSupport go/no-go decisions based on fit, capacity, and marginCreate Pipeline VisibilityMaintain a clear, real-time view of pipeline, bid activity, and forecastTrack key metrics including bid volume, win rate, and conversionProvide leadership with actionable insights—not just dataSupport Customer ExperienceEnsure responsive, professional communication throughout the preconstruction processHelp prepare for client meetings, proposals, and pursuit strategiesReinforce consistency in how value, scope, and commitments are presentedOwn Sales-to-Operations HandoffEnsure awarded projects are transitioned with clarity and completenessCoordinate turnover meetings and documentationReduce surprises by aligning expectations across teamsBuild Team AccountabilitySet clear expectations around responsiveness, quality, and follow-throughCoach team members and address performance gaps directlyCreate a culture of ownership, urgency, and closed-loop communicationImprove the SystemStrengthen workflows, tools, and routines across sales and estimatingEliminate bottlenecks and reduce reworkHelp build a more scalable, disciplined commercial operationWhat You Bring5+ years of experience in construction, estimating, preconstruction, sales, or project managementExperience managing people, workflow, or cross-functional coordinationStrong understanding of estimating, bid processes, and proposal developmentAbility to manage multiple priorities while keeping work organized and visibleStrong communication skills across sales, operations, and leadershipConfidence in holding teams accountable and driving follow-throughPreferred BackgroundExperience in structural steel or specialty commercial constructionFamiliarity with CRM, estimating, or bid management systemsExperience leading estimators, sales coordinators, or preconstruction teamsStrong understanding of construction scope, exclusions, and project handoffWhy This RoleOwn and improve a critical part of the business—where work is won or lostHigh visibility with executive leadershipDirect impact on revenue, customer experience, and operational successOpportunity to build structure, discipline, and scalability in a growing organizationBase salary $130K–$145K + bonus (OTE up to $190K), plus comprehensive benefitsJOB ID: 174957 #postTrish CramTo Apply for this Job Click Here, $130,000 - $145,000,