Preconstruction Manager

Description

• 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.

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance