Preconstruction Manager
Sto Building Group
Leads preconstruction activities, managing risk, value, and coordination before construction.
13 days ago ago
$125,000 - $180,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Seattle, WA
Office Full-Time
Company Size
4,700 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Consulting
Engineering
Architecture
Property Development
Design
Technical Services
Sector Specialisms
Broadcast-Media
Building Repositioning
Corporate Base Building
Corporate Interiors
Corrections
Cultural/Religious
Role
What you would be doing
risk audit
project charter
cost estimating
value engineering
subcontractor database
status reporting
- Ensure effective and proactive communication is maintained at all levels on the project teams. If needed, lead conversations to ensure that teams are holding themselves in close account with each other and externally, with clients and design teams.
- Audit projects in preconstruction to verify the status of current activities, what is needed, and determine where project risks are
- Lead or participate in the development of Project Charters, ensuring that they are done at the start of preconstruction
- Work closely with the Chief Estimator in expanding our subcontractor database
- Attend OAC meetings for projects assigned
- Review drawing updates for risk and constructability
- Provide conceptual estimates for projects by developing scopes and budgets that will provide the Project Executives with clear, comprehensive information suitable for review by the customer (even projects that may not involve immediate precon)
- Join networking organization(s) and become involved on committees and with community enhancement events
- Provide convincing presentations in the arenas of work acquisition or major preconstruction meetings
- Maintain relationships with quality, reliable subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers.
- Create consistency among team members and drive towards the best value for the Owner
- Mentor teams on preconstruction best practices, processes and tools
- Participate in the Value Engineering process as needed:
- Being at stake for the Project Charter and ensuring that the project team is living up to the standards that the Project Charter established, especially as it relates to communication
- Participate in mid and post job construction meetings and cost analysis to verify and expand upon cost information from field, along with gathering lessons learned that can be used in future preconstruction projects and communicated to future project teams.
- Collect data from a variety of projects in order to create a list of standard VE ideas, with their associated cost savings and added values
- Work closely with our Business Development team, Marketing, Project Executives and the Director of Preconstruction on project proposals, assisting with proposal content, and interview participation
- Develop win strategies for project pursuits, along with win strategies for issues within projects in preconstruction
- Participate in project estimate reviews
- Advocate for project teams/coordinating preconstruction resources with Operations Manager, arranging for collaboration with experts outside of the team, be a listening to team issues, and maintain a culture of possibilities and progress.
- Track status of all current preconstruction projects monthly with Director of Preconstruction and provide report to Vice President of Acquisition
- Work closely with the Chief Estimator in establishing historical data collection
- Educate and mentor preconstruction teams on Target Value Delivery principles
- Work on corporate preconstruction initiatives, always looking at ways to improve our preconstruction processes, mitigate corporate risk, and maximize value
- Establish deep relationships with area clients and construction colleagues, in conjunction with the Director of Preconstruction:
- Attend business development events
What you bring
estimator
bs construction
10+ years
communication
construction knowledge
preconstruction
- Must be able to pass a drug test and background check
- Utilizes good judgment and remains efficient while under stress
- Capable of communicating effectively in English both verbally and in writing
- Superior communication and presentation skills.
- Must be willing to travel if required
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations.
- Knowledge of all aspects of the construction process
- Must have a strong work ethic, sense of urgency, organizational skills, task oriented
- Estimator for select projects, where mutually agreed to by DPC and VP
- Three to five years of construction-related experience in a preconstruction role, with over 10 years in the construction industry overall.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
- BS in Construction Management, Marketing and/or Communication or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Security clearance- must pass a drug test and background check
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Company
Overview
$9–11B Volume
Annual Construction
Annual construction volume of $9 to $11 billion.
$2.5B Capacity
Bonding Strength
Backing project execution with $2.5 billion in bonding capacity.
#4 in ENR
Top Contractor Ranking
Ranked #4 among the Top 400 Contractors by ENR.
#43 in Forbes
Top Private Company
Ranked #43 in Forbes America’s Top Private Companies.
- Operates across the US, Canada, UK and Ireland under brands like Structure Tone, Pavarini, LF Driscoll, Ajax and more.
- Delivers complete services from site evaluation, design review and virtual construction to interior fit‑outs and new builds.
- Expertise spans sectors including commercial, healthcare, education, cultural, corporate, technology, life sciences, mission critical, sports, hospitality and more.
- Known for integrating virtual design & construction tools to streamline costs and schedules.
- An employee‑owned model fuels investment in people, processes and advanced construction technologies.
- Typical projects range from complex healthcare facilities to cutting‑edge corporate offices, mission‑critical sites and cultural institutions.
- Standout fact: its hybrid of regional specialists empowers tailored local execution backed by global resources.
- Family of elite builders operating collaboratively across local experts and a global network
- Personalized service from local experts alongside the strength and support of a global network
- Commitment to innovation, quality, compliance, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles
- Deep focus on client needs, partnering to imagine, execute, and realize their visions
- Use of real‑time data, trade relationships, and buying power to maximize project value
- Structured under a unified network yet allowing individual business models to remain distinct
- Employs Safety 360° programs emphasizing physical, mental and psychological safety
96% recycled materials
Sustainable products
Products made with up to 96% recycled materials, leading the industry in sustainability.
150M tons CO₂ removed
Carbon reduction成就
Exterior insulation installations have contributed to removing 150 million tons of CO₂ since 1960.
21 sites certified
Environmental management
21 out of 27 production sites are certified under ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 for quality and environmental management.
- VP of Sustainability outlines net‑zero strategy focusing on energy, emissions, waste and water—advocating clarity in “net zero what?”
- Phased pathway: efficiency → renewables → leveraging incentives (solar, geothermal, EV charging, high‑efficiency fixtures)
- Participated in Contractor’s Commitment since 2021, targeting carbon reduction, waste & water management, jobsite wellness, material selection
- Exploration of mass‑timber construction to reduce embodied carbon and use local suppliers; protective weather‑mitigation onsite
- Advocates nuclear (SMR) tech as future low‑emission energy source for energy‑intensive buildings
- Equal‑opportunity employer: evaluates all qualified candidates without regard to protected characteristics
- Safety 360° program extends to psychological safety for staff and trade partners
- No gender‑specific statistics publicly available
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