Preconstruction & Estimating Manager

Overall Job Summary

The Preconstruction & Estimating Manager is responsible for overseeing the preconstruction design, entitlement, purchasing, and cost estimating functions for new store development and remodel programs totaling $200+ million in annual capital expenditures. This role ensures consistent execution and budget predictability across fee-development, build-to-suit, and internal remodel initiatives. The position serves as a cross-functional liaison among internal Real Estate, Architecture, Construction, Finance, Store Planning, and Merchandising teams, as well as external developers, general contractors, and consultants. The role also supports procurement coordination and leads conceptual cost estimating for all project types. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Min 5%)

• Lead preconstruction design services and oversee architectural consultant teams through entitlement and permitting phases.

• Coordinate with developers and architects to ensure conceptual and final plans meet Tractor Supply Company (TSC) standards for REC leadership approval.

• Review and validate site-specific construction documents, geotechnical reports, and contract scopes to ensure consistency with prototype standards.

• Provide cost estimating for new construction and remodel projects, including prototype baselines, conceptual budgets, and bid analysis.

• Lead coordination efforts for remodel projects such as Fusion and Garden Center, ensuring alignment with Store Planning and Construction teams.

• Develop and maintain reliable entitlement schedules, evaluate scopes, and confirm alignment with construction timelines.

• Manage procurement of Furnished By Owner (FBO) materials, and partner with contractors for timely deliveries and project execution.

• Collaborate with Finance to issue purchase orders and approve payments; track and analyze supplier performance for cost, quality, and schedule efficiency.

• Utilize business metrics to monitor cost performance, report variances, and integrate lessons learned into future projects.

• Identify value-engineering opportunities and provide constructability reviews to enhance project efficiency and reduce risk.

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met on time and within budget.

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Required Qualifications

Experience: 10+ years of experience in preconstruction design management.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in architecture, construction project management, or an equivalent combination of experience and education is required.

Preferred knowledge, skills or abilities

• Extensive experience in feasibility studies, due diligence, and entitlement management for multiple construction types and complex building developments. 
• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of planning, zoning, and permit processes.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulatory requirements, building codes, and technical requirements of the construction industry.
• Experience with geotechnical reporting, and alternate cost-effective approaches to manage a variety of site conditions.
• Superior understanding of construction schedules, facility operations, technology, furniture, fixtures, and equipment.
• Experience with purchasing programs, purchase orders and payment programs. 
• Ability to plan, organize, motivate, mentor, and evaluate the work of others as well as work independently.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, handle multiple projects concurrently and manage competing priorities.
• Must have working knowledge and ability to use computer aided design software (CAD), markup software (Bluebeam) and Project Management Software (Projectmates, Procore, etc.).
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Teams, Outlook, etc.

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Physical Requirements

Disclaimer

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position.  It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities.  A team member should perform all duties as assigned by his/ her supervisor.

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