Senior Pre-Construction Manager

Description

• Support subcontractor/vendor prequalification and coordinate specialty cost inputs (insurance, bonds, taxes, permits, etc.).
• Oversee and communicate progress at each design phase; ensure deliverables align with scope, budget, and client goals.
• Ensure smooth transition from preconstruction to construction, participating in handoff, reporting, and operations meetings.
• Lead and manage the full preconstruction process including estimating, scheduling, constructability reviews, and value analysis.
• Support RFP responses, proposal development, and interview preparation with tailored schedules, scopes, and sales materials.
• Stay current with construction trends, materials, regulations, and best practices to continuously improve service delivery.
• Provide accurate conceptual and detailed estimates, including feasibility studies, cost comparisons, and subcontractor engagement.
• Identify and mitigate project risks through analysis of contract language, market conditions, and scope elements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal departments to ensure timely input and alignment across all preconstruction activities.
• Prepare, update, and maintain preconstruction and construction schedules; proactively address potential delays or cost impacts.
• Build, nurture, and maintain strong relationships with clients, design teams, and partners to support business development and repeat work.
• Lead client presentations and communicate with confidence on building systems, estimates, logistics, and value engineering.
• Integrate sustainability and technology strategies (BIM, LEED, Lean) to enhance project delivery and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• Strong negotiation skills
• Proven history of leading others successfully and to teach, develop and mentor others
• Ability to compare and analyze various systems and related cost impacts
• Experience in a fast-paced environment
• A minimum of 6 years’ of extensive estimating and/or project management construction experience is required
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Excellent leadership skills with a desire to mentor, coach, and develop a team
• Solid systems experience with Procore, Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, WinEst, SureTrak, Prolog, BIM, and JDE is preferred.
• Strong presentation skills, persuasive communication
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Data center experience is strongly preferred
• Solid construction knowledge, estimating skills, analytical thinking
• Candidate should have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Apple products (iPhone & iPad) and have the ability to learn specific software.
• Business acumen and relationship building skills
• Ability to balance and prioritize projects with impending deadlines

Benefits

• Employer-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Programs
• Generous Paid Time Off Provisions
• Voluntary Products Including: Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Rewarding Bonus Program
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fully Paid Parental Leave
• Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings
• Corporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards
• Training will be provided on company standards.
• Competitive Pay

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance