In a recent post, we shared construction salary ranges for Project Engineers, and this week, we will look at positions in preconstruction – Preconstruction Managers and Preconstruction Directors.
Our goal is to help hiring managers across the nation maintain competitive construction superintendent salaries—and help job seekers to determine the salary range they should be looking to achieve.
Preconstruction Manager
Preconstruction Manager is typically responsible for multiple projects totaling no more than $50 million. Most have a minimum of 7 years’ experience, often working their way up the ranks from an Estimating position. Will continue to supervise Junior and Senior Estimators. Manages multiple aspects of preconstruction, including: budget management, estimating, scheduling, design coordination, Value Engineer development of alternative solutions, procurement, client relationship management.
| Region | 20th Percentile | 80th Percentile | Mean | Median |
| Midwest | $91.4 | $129.0 | $109.2 | $104.1 |
| Mid-Atlantic | $87.3 | $128.9 | $104.8 | $101.3 |
| Southeast | $116.3 | $137.8 | $124.8 | $128.2 |
| Southwest | $94.2 | $124.2 | $111.5 | $111.9 |
*salaries do not reflect bonuses
Preconstruction Director
Preconstruction Director is typically responsible for multiple projects in excess of $50 million, or smaller, yet complex construction projects. Most have a between 12 and 15 years’ experience, often working their way up the ranks from an Estimating position and General Preconstruction. Position encompasses all job responsibilities of Preconstruction Manger with the added responsibilities of managing Junior Preconstruction—and developing and executing complex and largescale preconstruction services and activities.
| Region | 20th Percentile | 80th Percentile | Mean | Median |
| Midwest | $126.3 | $153.2 | $142.8 | $135.3 |
| Mid-Atlantic | $138.3 | $167.9 | $148.7 | $149.2 |
| Southeast | $139.1 | $171.3 | $159.2 | $157.8 |
| Southwest | $119.7 | $155.7 | $138.2 | $144.7 |
*salaries do not reflect bonuses
The construction salary data generated above is compiled from multiple industry and salary sources, coupled with real-time data compiled by The Birmingham Group. As one of the Leading Recruiters in the nation, construction executive search firm, The Birmingham Group, interviews over 300 construction professionals each week.
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