Preconstruction Manager - RedGuard

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Benefits

- Paid Time Off (PTO) - Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday of YOUR Choice

- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options

- 401(k) Retirement Plans + Employer Match

- 100% Company-paid Basic Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Teladoc® Services, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

- HSA, FSA and Pet Insurance Options

- Safety Boot and Prescription Safety Glasses Reimbursement Program

- Gym Membership Reimbursement

- And more!

What You Can Expect Working in the Preconstruction Manager Position

The Preconstruction Manager is responsible for the commercial preconstruction process from initial opportunity through proposal submission, serving as the RedGuard’s technical authority during the pre-award phase. This role is responsible for evaluating project documents, defining scope, and ensuring code compliance, to ensure accurate and competitive proposals are issued. This role works closely with Sales, Estimating, Operations, Design, and external stakeholders - including General Contractors (GCs), developers, architects, engineering firms, and Owner Representatives — the Preconstruction Manager ensures all proposed solutions are technically sound, commercially viable, and fully aligned with applicable building codes and regulatory standards. This position plays a critical role in protecting RedGuard from risk, safeguarding its reputation for quality and compliance, and driving profitable growth through disciplined, technically defensible preconstruction practices.

Responsibilities

- Serve as the primary technical authority during the preconstruction phase, providing expertise to ensure all Custom Projects meet customer expectations, code requirements, and RedGuard standards.

- Review and interpret customer specifications, drawings, and RFQs to evaluate scope feasibility, compliance requirements, and areas needing clarification or exception.

- Collaborate with Estimating, Sales, and Leadership teams to align cost models, technical requirements, and risk assessments with overall proposal strategy.

- Validate and redline proposals prior to submission to ensure accuracy, alignment with customer requirements, and adherence to applicable codes and documented assumptions.

- Participate in technical discovery calls, pre-bid meetings, and clarification sessions with customers, general contractors, EPCs, and Owner Representatives to resolve design or specification questions.

- Partner with Engineering and Drafting teams to confirm that proposed solutions meet structural, electrical, mechanical, environmental, and life-safety standards, including RedGuard’s proprietary blast and ballistic design criteria.

- Support post-award handoff and process improvement efforts, ensuring accurate scope execution and contributing to increased proposal accuracy, speed, and departmental alignment.

- Maintain current knowledge of U.S. and international building codes and standards (IBC, ASCE, NEC, UL, seismic, wind, etc.) while upholding RedGuard’s commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering, Civil/Structural Engineering, Construction Science, or related technical field [PL1] .

- 5+ years of experience in commercial construction, modular, industrial, or engineered-to-order project environments.

- Strong working knowledge of building codes and standards (IBC, ASCE, NEC, UL, etc.).

- Demonstrated experience leading or supporting full bid lifecycle activities including scope review, subcontractor coordination, cost development, and proposal preparation.

- Experience with commercial vertical construction projects involving multi-trade coordination (structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical).

- Proven ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and submittal requirements.

- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to quickly identify risks or misalignments.

- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; able to clearly explain technical concepts to both engineers and non-technical stakeholders.

- Strong organizational discipline, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple complex opportunities simultaneously.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; ability to comfortably view and interpret AutoCAD or Revit drawings.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience collaborating directly with GCs, EPCs, or Owner Representatives during preconstruction.

- Exposure to CRM and/or ERP systems (e.g., HubSpot, Odoo).

- Experience developing or reviewing technical proposals or bid packages.

Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

- Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

- The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes. The worker is required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment.

- The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work.)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information. The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please provide a brief description of your reasonable accommodation to accommodations@lange.us.com

Department/Division: Sales & Marketing

Reports to: Custom Project Sales Manager

Location: Wichita, KS

Position Type: Full-time

Travel Requirement: Less than 10%

FLSA Status: Exempt

About The Company

RedGuard builds modular solutions that protect lives and assets. It is made up of innovative product lines and company divisions in the area of modular safe structures, most with threat mitigation. It is the leading authority in blast resistance and a world leader in providing safe, customizable and scalable modular buildings. The company’s dedication to meet each of its customer’s unique needs—from initial design to installation and beyond—combined with its unsurpassed standards for quality and overall safety makes it the go-to manufacturer in several industries.

RedGuard is driven by a passion for product innovation, and developing turnkey solutions that raise the bar in both personalization and protection for customers across industries and around the globe. It is dedicated to five key disciplines: concept, design, build, install and operation. Its success across industries has led some of the world's largest organizations to trust their employees' lives to RedGuard's products and brands.

For more information, visit https://redguard.com/