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Brinkman Construction

Employee-owned general contractor for commercial construction

Preconstruction Manager 1

Full-Time
$93k - $145k/yr+ Cash bonuses + Spot bonuses + ESOP + Mileage reimbursement + Cell phone reimbursement + 401(k) match
Senior
Bachelor's
Wheat Ridge, CO, USA
In Person
Architecture & Civil EngineeringConstruction Management

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in construction management, a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • At least 5 years of related construction-industry experience.
  • Extensive knowledge of the regional market, competition, and industry trends.
  • Prior experience as the primary preconstruction lead on projects with minimal supervision.
  • Prior project management or supervision experience involving procurement, buyout, and scheduling.
  • Proficiency with Sage Timberline Estimating, ConstructConnect, BuildingConnected, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office suite.
  • Prior experience with project information management software.
  • An acceptable motor vehicle record and ability to pass a background check per company policy.
  • A current driver's license that has been valid for the past 12 consecutive months.
Responsibilities
  • Lead the preconstruction effort for projects up to $50 million.
  • Participate in preparing responses to requests for proposals and requests for qualifications, and in interview processes.
  • Solicit pricing proposals from subcontractors and vendors.
  • Manage project estimating at design milestones, value engineering, constructability, schedule review, design/build subcontractors, and identification and maintenance of long-lead items; communicate these needs to construction team members.
  • Develop and maintain estimating tools.
  • Maintain local and national historical estimating data and develop cost trends.
  • Perform value engineering and life-cycle costing.
  • Input and evaluate all costs during bid analysis.
  • Develop and write bid packages and subcontractor scopes of work.
  • Provide clients with accurate estimates and value engineering.
  • Schedule the complete preconstruction effort, including estimate milestones and durations, and identify long-lead items and other needs.
  • Initiate, communicate, and manage constructability reviews during design progression stages.
  • Initiate buyout and procurement strategy, identifying scopes and trades needed to execute on schedule and maintain budget.
  • Collaborate with project management and field staff to prepare estimates for all design stages, from conceptual through final construction documents, including design/build, guaranteed maximum price, and hard bid projects.
  • Manage the project hand-off process to support project success.
  • Organize and communicate responsibilities and deadlines across functions.
  • Mentor direct reports and conduct monthly check-ins.
  • Conduct annual performance reviews and recommend promotions, demotions, salary adjustments, and career growth for direct reports.
  • Oversee and manage preconstruction and operational support when assigned to a project.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with a variety of building construction types and market segments.
  • Experience with CMiC, Procore, Autodesk, and ASTA scheduling.

About the company

Brinkman Construction is a commercial general contractor serving Colorado’s Front Range. It handles the full project lifecycle, from preconstruction with virtual design and construction (VDC) to construction execution and warranty management, across sectors like multifamily, healthcare, office, industrial, tenant improvements, and hospitality. The company is employee-owned (ESOP) and emphasizes a relationship-based, ownership mindset to deliver projects and foster client trust. Its goal is to complete high-quality, sustainable buildings while building long-term partnerships with clients and employees.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Fort Collins, Colorado

Founded

2005

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What believers are saying

  • Touchmark on Harmony Ridge broke ground August 13, 2026, adding senior-living backlog.
  • Mark Beal joined in 2026 and John Hammer became preconstruction director, strengthening leadership bench.
  • Recent wins include Authentix Greeley, Lariat, and Novel HiFi, signaling steady demand.

What critics are saying

  • Affordable housing depends on public approvals; 7001 Prospect targets spring 2025 completion.
  • Denver multifamily exposure remains heavy, and Oaks Ridge at 64th finishes in fall 2026.
  • No visible national scale or diversified geography leaves Brinkman vulnerable to Front Range slowdowns.

What makes Brinkman Construction unique

  • 100% employee-owned since 2016, with 150-plus employee owners and ESOP culture.
  • Jim Ciesla and Paul Brinkman keep local ownership anchored in Colorado Front Range relationships.
  • Broad delivery spans multifamily, senior living, healthcare, and industrial projects across Fort Collins-Denver.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Phone/Internet Stipend
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  • Parental Leave
  • Performance Bonus