PreConstruction Manager

Core

A global provider of engineering, construction, and project management services.

Oversee preconstruction planning, cost estimating, trade coordination, and risk management.

8 days ago ago

Expert & Leadership (13+ years)

Full Time

Boise, ID

Office Full-Time

Company Size

4,000 Employees

Service Specialisms

No specialisms available

Sector Specialisms

Industrial

Energy

Infrastructure

Buildings

Residential

Commercial

Water Resources

Heavy Civil

Role

What you would be doing

cost estimating

scope management

risk assessment

value engineering

schedule management

client communication

Kick-Off Meetings: Leads estimate-specific kick-off meetings (SD, DD, CD, GMPs) while the SPM leads initial project kick-off meetings.
Training and Development: Conducts training courses for preconstruction workshops to develop team expertise.
Project Lead: Oversees all aspects of project communication, actions, deliverables, options, and estimates. Identifies potential challenges and develops mitigation plans. Coordinates seamlessly with the Senior Preconstruction Manager and ensures clear communication with Assistant Preconstruction Managers.
Options Analysis and Study: Analyzes and estimates conceptual cost options to guide early design. Communicates results through professional deliverables with trade partner feedback.
Scope Management: Oversees all project scopes and manages technical or high-risk scopes directly.
Market Trends & Cost Escalation Analysis: Monitors and analyzes market trends, material costs, and labor rates to identify potential impacts on project budgets. Develops strategies to address cost escalations and provides stakeholders with data-driven recommendations to maintain project feasibility and financial alignment. Collaborates with trade partners and procurement teams to gather real-time pricing feedback and adjust estimates accordingly.
Reviewing Work Products: Reviews quantity takeoffs (QTO) and detailed breakdowns/unit costs prepared by APMs.
Operations Assignments: Leads the assignment of operations responsibilities for each estimate deliverable.
Value Engineering: Develops scope options to address budget constraints while maintaining program integrity. Creates strategies to align design goals with financial realities.
Day-to-Day Project Management: Manages daily preconstruction tasks, including design team coordination, schedule management, and cost estimating. Takes complete ownership of estimate development and delegates tasks during kick-off meetings.
Project Execution: Implements the project vision set by the Marketing team, interview team, and SPM. Ensures objectives are met through careful planning and resource allocation.
Project Deliverable Reviews: Reviews project deliverables with the SPM ahead of submission.
Client Communication: Works closely with clients to understand their goals and concerns, providing updates, value engineering options, and project adjustments to align with budgets and visions.
Long Lead Items: Identifies long lead items, creates logs, and develops schedule strategies to address timing challenges.
Operational Coordination: Focuses on project-specific elements during the transition to operations, ensuring seamless handoffs.
Incorporating Contract Requirements: Meets with the SPM and Project Director (PD) to review contract notes and ensures requirements are incorporated into pricing.
Trade Partner Relationships: Maintains strong relationships with trade partners, consulting with them to obtain pricing feedback and relevant project information.
Project-Specific Focus: Oversees bid processes, coordinates trade partners, and maintains project timelines for individual projects, typically managing several projects simultaneously.
Preconstruction and Design Schedules: Leads the development and management of preconstruction and design schedules, incorporating Lean practices.
Team Involvement: Collaborates with team members, focusing on project execution rather than mentorship or overarching team development.
General Conditions & Site Logistics: Supports the development of General Conditions estimates and site logistics needs.
Professional Deliverable Development: Produces professional deliverables such as estimates, Basis of Estimate (BoE), and PowerPoint presentations. Prepares and presents deliverables effectively to stakeholders. Leads presentations related to estimates and deliverables, as applicable.
Risk Assessment Process: Leads the identification and evaluation of potential project risks during the preconstruction phase. Develops and implements risk mitigation strategies to address financial, logistical, and constructability concerns. Collaborates with stakeholders to ensure risks are documented, communicated, and managed effectively throughout the project lifecycle. Provides detailed risk assessments as part of project deliverables to support informed decision-making.

What you bring

cost estimating

construction software

preconstruction

5+ years