Preconstruction Manager
W.E. O'Neil Construction
Leads preconstruction activities, strategy, and coordination for projects.
2 days ago ago
$125,000 - $175,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Pleasanton, CA
Office Full-Time
Company Size
600 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Consulting
Engineering
Architecture
Property Development
Design
General Contractor
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Aviation
Aerospace
Role
What you would be doing
value engineering
bid management
risk management
logistics planning
budget reporting
coordination
- Facilitate preconstruction kickoff meetings and construction handoff meetings.
- Oversee bid coverage, bid inclusions/exclusions.
- Support efforts on critical RFPs and proposals.
- Manage value engineering items, including input and management of VE items in JOIN.
- Lead preconstruction meetings, site walks, and existing conditions assessments.
- Negotiate and award early trade packages, consultant agreements, and temporary services.
- Leverage subcontractor relationships to ensure competitive pricing.
- Present VE strategies to project teams and ensure clarity in budget variance reporting.
- Lead internal and external coordination to ensure alignment and transparency throughout the project lifecycle.
- Act as design manager for design-build projects, if required.
- Use of standard office equipment (computer, phone, copier, etc.).
- Ensure timely invoice submission and preconstruction data management.
- Support preconstruction and construction budget development.
- Monitor project financial health and support PX/PDs in maintaining preconstruction milestones.
- Review and tailor bid qualifications to project-specific needs.
- Support bid day operations and coordinate with marketing for RFP deliverables.
- Champions innovative ways to address project challenges in a hopeful, optimistic, and creative way
- Coordinate with marketing, VDC, estimating, and operations to deliver compelling pursuit packages and team interviews.
- Acts as ambassador of Building Great Relationships by fostering partnership on project teams including owner, architect, and other stakeholders.
- Evaluate subcontractor quality and advise leadership on trade risks.
- Occasional lifting of items up to 50 lbs.
- May involve working at an active construction site or client office on select days
- Guide logistics planning and schedule development in coordination with estimating and scheduling teams.
- Establishes a positive, solutions-oriented tone from Day 1
- Proactively manage long-lead risks including permitting, power, deferred approvals, and materials.
- Coordinate with VP and PX to develop winning strategies including staffing plans, schedules, logistics, and presentation content.
- Collaborate with design teams and owners to develop risk mitigation strategies.
What you bring
construction management
estimating
preconstruction
microsoft office
bachelor's
5-7 years
- Understanding of business operations and workflows.
- Professional demeanor and customer service orientation.
- 5-7 years’ experience in Construction Project Management, Estimating, PreConstruction or combination thereof.
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
- Highly collaborative and can lead cross-functional teams.
- Self-motivated and detail-oriented.
- Ability to collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve basic technical issues.
- Typical indoor working conditions with standard lighting and ventilation.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment.
- Strategic thinker that leads with curiosity and creativity to problem solve.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines.
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, business administration, or other related subject preferred
- Proven track record of negotiating contracts
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven leadership in preconstruction management across diverse project types
- Ability to maintain accurate records, documentation, and reporting as required.
- Strong understanding of estimating, scheduling, logistics, and value engineering
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Company
Overview
Since 1925
Years of Excellence
The company has a rich history of delivering high-quality projects, rooted in its 98-year legacy.
Multi-Million Dollar
Project Scale
The company handles large-scale projects, demonstrating its capability and precision.
- The company specializes in providing general contracting, construction management, and design-build services.
- The company has completed projects in diverse sectors, including healthcare, education, civic buildings, and commercial spaces.
- With a robust portfolio of successful projects, the company is known for its commitment to excellence and innovation.
- The company has a wide geographical presence with offices across the United States, reflecting its diverse project base.
- The company stands out for its ability to blend traditional construction techniques with modern technologies.
- They build great relationships.
- They are lifelong learners.
- They are one team.
- They are forthright.
- They own it.
Net Zero Energy
Energy Efficiency Achievement
Building generates as much energy as it consumes and returns excess power to the grid.
LEED Gold
Sustainability Certification
Achieved LEED Gold certification, ensuring efficient and environmentally conscious design and construction standards.
- Employ sustainable elements and practices across all phases of design and construction to achieve reduced operating costs.
- Conservation of natural resources through LEED, WELL Building, ENERGY STAR certifications, carbon capture, net zero, and distributed energy systems.
- No specific DEI strategy or outcomes publicly disclosed by W.E. O’Neil Construction.
- No gender-related workforce statistics available in public materials.
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