Preconstruction Manager

Overview

Create reliable, competitive construction estimates to support pre‑construction goals.

Key Responsibilities

• data management
• estimating software
• info distribution
• trade procurement
• client communication
• project coordination

Tasks

-Provide support and information to the preconstruction manager to ensure we are meeting the client deliverable dates and providing the specific requests of the RFP. -Manages and distributes information during the project pursuit/preconstruction process: addendums, ASIs, pre-bid RFIs, preliminary schedules, standard contract documents, etc. -Support with project start-up and trade procurement. -Responsible for directly communicating to our clients and trade partners with estimate status and critical issues. -Assist with estimating hand-off to project teams. -Can manage and track historical data on past pursuits, as well as maintain current cost data in our databases. -Responsible for managing project information within our estimating outreach software. -Coordinates directly with project architects, designers, owners, subcontractors, and field personnel.

Requirements

• destini
• building connected
• procore
• sage
• 2 years
• bachelor's

What You Bring

-Understands and recognizes quality workmanship -Disciplined in managing and executing multiple tasks and assignments -Experience should be in commercial construction, preferably in Health Care (OSHPD), Life Sciences, Higher Education, and Office Improvements. -Can adhere to organizational process, protocol -Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, construction estimating software (Destini), bid solicitation/management software (Building Connected), project management software (Procore), and scheduling software (Microsoft Project). Experience and skills with OST, Sage/Timberline, Winest and other estimating software are also valuable. -Can competently interpret plans, specifications, and code -Maintains a positive and professional attitude under pressure -Ability to oversee the pursuit of multiple projects concurrently or engage in a single large project pursuit. -Quick to take responsibility and slow to assign blame -Responds thoughtfully instead of reacting emotionally -Ability to evaluate/level bids received by subcontractors and confidently present the “best value” subcontractor to the client. -Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required. -Ability to participate in constructability reviews to identify constructability issues, drawing discrepancies, VE options, etc. -Communicates effectively and clearly -A minimum of 2 years of experience as a construction estimator or project manager. -Competency in utilizing our ITB software (Building Connected) and estimating/budgeting software (Destini). -Aptitude and passion to learn, listen, and grow -Interpersonal skills – ability to engage with clients, internal team members, and trade contractors in a constructive, productive way to overcome obstacles and achieve results. -Skillfully interprets and understands the components of a project and builds bid packages to capture all definable features of work.

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Benefits

-401K, Dental, Medical, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Mentorship, Long Term Incentives

About Align Builders

-Founded to overhaul the construction experience, this builder brings clarity and collaboration from concept through closeout. -Headquartered in San Diego’s Carlsbad area. -Specializes in technical projects across healthcare facilities, science & technology labs, and higher‑education campuses. -Delivers services spanning general contracting, pre‑construction planning, and full design‑build execution. -Known for standout lab and institutional projects ranging from small scale to multi‑million‑dollar builds. -Earned recognition for a polished, interactive website reflecting their ‘build together’ ethos. -Operates with a culture‑first mindset, promoting purposeful leadership and seamless teamwork on every site.

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