Mass Timber Specialist - Preconstruction

Overview

Lead preconstruction planning, technical coordination, and proposals for mass timber projects.

Key Responsibilities

• proposal development
• constructability review
• feasibility modeling
• risk analysis
• vendor alignment
• team mentoring

Tasks

Reporting directly to the Senior Preconstruction Manager, the Preconstruction Manager is responsible for leading the strategic planning, technical coordination, and proposal development for mass timber projects once a lead has been developed or an RFP has been issued. This role works closely with inhouse Estimating, Engineering, Fabrication Design, Manufacturing, and Construction departments to develop competitive, risk-averse, and comprehensive project proposals. Through technical leadership and cross-functional collaboration, the Preconstruction Manager ensures that Mercer Mass Timber delivers value-driven solutions aligned with client goals and internal execution capabilities. -Participate in project setup activities, including schedule validation, vendor alignment, and client expectation management. -Support the development and review of contract scopes to ensure alignment with bid documents and project assumptions. -Collaborate with procurement and supply chain teams to support early sourcing and advise on market conditions and escalation risks. -Evaluate project requirements (including specifications, drawings, and scope) to inform mass timber strategies. -Coordinate delegated design and design-assist efforts between external consultants and internal technical teams. -Develop comprehensive proposal packages in collaboration with Estimating, clearly articulating scope, assumptions, pricing, and technical solutions, while addressing project constraints, logistics, schedule, and coordination. -Lead internal preconstruction kickoff meetings to align teams on project strategy, design intent, and scope. -Contribute to logistics and manufacturing planning to ensure realistic proposal timelines and installation sequences. -Collaborate cross-functionally to identify project risks, opportunities, and differentiators for proposed solutions. -Represent Mercer Mass Timber in preconstruction meetings, providing technical insight, risk mitigation strategies, and system recommendations to support client decisions. -Lead constructability reviews and support value engineering to optimize timber design and integration. -Contribute to project narratives, clarifications, preliminary schedules, and material sourcing strategies. -Mentor and support junior preconstruction staff. -Prepare detailed documentation for awarded projects and lead the internal handoff process to project management and operations. -Work with the VDC team to develop feasibility models, connection visuals, and layout documentation for design and client presentations.

Requirements

• bluebeam
• ms project
• procore
• bachelor's
• project management
• cost estimating

What You Bring

-Basic understanding of contract law and project accounting. -Proficient in construction management and scheduling software (e.g., Bluebeam, MS Project, Procore, etc.). -Resilience, ability, and desire to mentor, lead and grow the Mercer Mass Timber team. -Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Construction Management, or have over 10+ years of relevant professional experience. -Strong problem-solving ability and strong sense of urgency. -Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders. -Demonstrated experience as a Preconstruction Manager, Project Manager or a similar role in the commercial/industrial manufacturing industry. -A minimum of 5 years’ experience in project management, with a focus on construction projects. -Strong proficiency in construction cost estimating, budgeting, and scheduling.

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Benefits

-The salary for this position is $85,000-$110,000 and will be commensurate with education and experience. -401(k) retirement savings plan. -Our group benefits package, which has no waiting period, includes extended health and dental benefits.

About Mercer Mass Timber

-Specialists in buildings and commercial mass-timber projects, they blend manufacturing, engineering, and logistics into turnkey solutions. -High-profile projects include Walmart’s Bentonville campus and Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library framing. -They operate North America’s largest CLT press and cutting-edge glulam CNC, enabling rapid, precise, large-scale builds.

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