Preconstruction Manager at Mercer International Inc. in Spokane Valley, WA | USD85,000-110,000 | Kablio

Role

Description

logistics planning

risk identification

proposal development

constructability review

vdc modeling

client representation

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.
Mentor and support junior preconstruction staff.
Support the development and review of contract scopes to ensure alignment with bid documents and project assumptions.
Develop comprehensive proposal packages in collaboration with Estimating, clearly articulating scope, assumptions, pricing, and technical solutions, while addressing project constraints, logistics, schedule, and coordination.
Participate in project setup activities, including schedule validation, vendor alignment, and client expectation management.
Prepare detailed documentation for awarded projects and lead the internal handoff process to project management and operations.
Lead constructability reviews and support value engineering to optimize timber design and integration.
Collaborate with procurement and supply chain teams to support early sourcing and advise on market conditions and escalation risks.
Coordinate delegated design and design-assist efforts between external consultants and internal technical teams.
Work with the VDC team to develop feasibility models, connection visuals, and layout documentation for design and client presentations.
Evaluate project requirements (including specifications, drawings, and scope) to inform mass timber strategies.
Lead internal preconstruction kickoff meetings to align teams on project strategy, design intent, and scope.
Contribute to project narratives, clarifications, preliminary schedules, and material sourcing strategies.
Represent Mercer Mass Timber in preconstruction meetings, providing technical insight, risk mitigation strategies, and system recommendations to support client decisions.

Requirements

engineering degree

5+ years

construction software

cost estimating

problem solving

leadership

Strong problem-solving ability and strong sense of urgency.
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.
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.
Proficient in construction management and scheduling software (e.g., Bluebeam, MS Project, Procore, etc.).
Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
Basic understanding of contract law and project accounting.
Strong proficiency in construction cost estimating, budgeting, and scheduling.

Benefits

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

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

1968

Year Established

The company was founded in 1968, marking its beginning as a leading force in the global forest products industry.

Produces high-quality wood products, bioenergy, and market-leading paper pulp.
Operates across North America and Europe, with a focus on sustainable forestry practices and innovation.
Typical projects include producing wood pulp for paper mills, creating bioenergy solutions, and advancing eco-friendly wood product technologies.
Has enhanced product offerings to include green energy solutions such as renewable bioenergy.
Consistently invests in research and development to remain at the forefront of environmental sustainability in the forest products sector.
Facilities are strategically located to serve diverse global markets, with a growing emphasis on renewable energy and carbon reduction.

Culture + Values

Be Safe & Healthy – nothing is more important than the health and safety of our people and all stakeholders; we are dedicated to continuously improving our processes, being individually accountable, and promoting comprehensive safety awareness.
Be Sustainable – we believe in the balance of social, environmental, and economic values that support our sustainable enterprise; we foster engagement with stakeholders, measure and improve performance, and are valued by the communities within which we operate.
Be Respectful – we believe that a culture of diversity and inclusion is critical in making the best decisions; we strive to provide an inclusive culture by fostering an environment of mutual respect, fairness, and by providing opportunities to contribute and grow.
Be Bold – we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit that courageously and tenaciously pursues opportunity and change; we value innovation and unique approaches to problem‑solving, striving to develop novel ideas, solutions, and opportunities.

Environment + Sustainability

35% Emission Reduction

GHG Intensity Target

Commitment to reducing Scope 1 GHG intensity by 35% per tonne of pulp and absolute Scope 2 and 3 emissions by 35% by 2030.

83% Renewable Energy

Fuel-Based Energy Source

83% of fuel-based energy sourced from renewable sources in 2024, progressing toward a 90% target by 2030.

24% Landfill Waste Reduction

Waste Management Progress

Landfill waste reduced by 24% from 2019 baseline to 16.6 kg/ADMT in 2024, targeting a 30% reduction by 2030.

17.6 ESG Risk Rating

Sustainalytics Rating

Improved Sustainalytics ESG Risk Rating from 21.4 to 17.6 (low risk) following third-party assurance of emissions data.

Water consumption at pulp mills declined 8% year-over-year in 2024 due to operational efficiencies.
Total Recordable Incident Rate improved 25%, from 3.68 to 2.76.
Completed third climate scenario analysis in 2024 to enhance risk assessment and disclosure.
Published first TNFD-aligned report on nature-related risks and dependencies; completed double materiality assessment aligned with CSRD and ESRS.

Inclusion & Diversity

60% Response Rate

Employee Engagement Survey

This reflects the global participation rate in the annual survey, aiming to gather insights on employee satisfaction and engagement.

60th Percentile Goal

Inclusion Index

The target is to achieve this ranking in the inclusion index, measured through an employee survey to gauge workplace inclusivity.

24% Women in Top Management

Workforce Representation

This figure highlights the proportion of women in high-level leadership positions within the organization, reflecting gender diversity efforts.

Women-in-Leadership group mentors and coaches senior women across North America and Germany.
Human Resources trained in inclusion, discrimination and harassment prevention; structured recruitment, succession planning, compensation reviews to support advancement.
Participation in community outreach and career fairs (e.g., STEM Girls’ Day) to enhance workforce diversity pipelines.

Articles

Careers

Investors

Sustainability report highlights

Role

Description

logistics planning

risk identification

proposal development

constructability review

vdc modeling

client representation

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.
Mentor and support junior preconstruction staff.
Support the development and review of contract scopes to ensure alignment with bid documents and project assumptions.
Develop comprehensive proposal packages in collaboration with Estimating, clearly articulating scope, assumptions, pricing, and technical solutions, while addressing project constraints, logistics, schedule, and coordination.
Participate in project setup activities, including schedule validation, vendor alignment, and client expectation management.
Prepare detailed documentation for awarded projects and lead the internal handoff process to project management and operations.
Lead constructability reviews and support value engineering to optimize timber design and integration.
Collaborate with procurement and supply chain teams to support early sourcing and advise on market conditions and escalation risks.
Coordinate delegated design and design-assist efforts between external consultants and internal technical teams.
Work with the VDC team to develop feasibility models, connection visuals, and layout documentation for design and client presentations.
Evaluate project requirements (including specifications, drawings, and scope) to inform mass timber strategies.
Lead internal preconstruction kickoff meetings to align teams on project strategy, design intent, and scope.
Contribute to project narratives, clarifications, preliminary schedules, and material sourcing strategies.
Represent Mercer Mass Timber in preconstruction meetings, providing technical insight, risk mitigation strategies, and system recommendations to support client decisions.

Requirements

engineering degree

5+ years

construction software

cost estimating

problem solving

leadership

Strong problem-solving ability and strong sense of urgency.
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.
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.
Proficient in construction management and scheduling software (e.g., Bluebeam, MS Project, Procore, etc.).
Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
Basic understanding of contract law and project accounting.
Strong proficiency in construction cost estimating, budgeting, and scheduling.

Benefits

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

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

1968

Year Established

The company was founded in 1968, marking its beginning as a leading force in the global forest products industry.

Produces high-quality wood products, bioenergy, and market-leading paper pulp.
Operates across North America and Europe, with a focus on sustainable forestry practices and innovation.
Typical projects include producing wood pulp for paper mills, creating bioenergy solutions, and advancing eco-friendly wood product technologies.
Has enhanced product offerings to include green energy solutions such as renewable bioenergy.
Consistently invests in research and development to remain at the forefront of environmental sustainability in the forest products sector.
Facilities are strategically located to serve diverse global markets, with a growing emphasis on renewable energy and carbon reduction.

Culture + Values

Be Safe & Healthy – nothing is more important than the health and safety of our people and all stakeholders; we are dedicated to continuously improving our processes, being individually accountable, and promoting comprehensive safety awareness.
Be Sustainable – we believe in the balance of social, environmental, and economic values that support our sustainable enterprise; we foster engagement with stakeholders, measure and improve performance, and are valued by the communities within which we operate.
Be Respectful – we believe that a culture of diversity and inclusion is critical in making the best decisions; we strive to provide an inclusive culture by fostering an environment of mutual respect, fairness, and by providing opportunities to contribute and grow.
Be Bold – we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit that courageously and tenaciously pursues opportunity and change; we value innovation and unique approaches to problem‑solving, striving to develop novel ideas, solutions, and opportunities.

Environment + Sustainability

35% Emission Reduction

GHG Intensity Target

Commitment to reducing Scope 1 GHG intensity by 35% per tonne of pulp and absolute Scope 2 and 3 emissions by 35% by 2030.

83% Renewable Energy

Fuel-Based Energy Source

83% of fuel-based energy sourced from renewable sources in 2024, progressing toward a 90% target by 2030.

24% Landfill Waste Reduction

Waste Management Progress

Landfill waste reduced by 24% from 2019 baseline to 16.6 kg/ADMT in 2024, targeting a 30% reduction by 2030.

17.6 ESG Risk Rating

Sustainalytics Rating

Improved Sustainalytics ESG Risk Rating from 21.4 to 17.6 (low risk) following third-party assurance of emissions data.

Water consumption at pulp mills declined 8% year-over-year in 2024 due to operational efficiencies.
Total Recordable Incident Rate improved 25%, from 3.68 to 2.76.
Completed third climate scenario analysis in 2024 to enhance risk assessment and disclosure.
Published first TNFD-aligned report on nature-related risks and dependencies; completed double materiality assessment aligned with CSRD and ESRS.

Inclusion & Diversity

60% Response Rate

Employee Engagement Survey

This reflects the global participation rate in the annual survey, aiming to gather insights on employee satisfaction and engagement.

60th Percentile Goal

Inclusion Index

The target is to achieve this ranking in the inclusion index, measured through an employee survey to gauge workplace inclusivity.

24% Women in Top Management

Workforce Representation

This figure highlights the proportion of women in high-level leadership positions within the organization, reflecting gender diversity efforts.

Women-in-Leadership group mentors and coaches senior women across North America and Germany.
Human Resources trained in inclusion, discrimination and harassment prevention; structured recruitment, succession planning, compensation reviews to support advancement.
Participation in community outreach and career fairs (e.g., STEM Girls’ Day) to enhance workforce diversity pipelines.

Articles

Careers

Investors

Sustainability report highlights