Preconstruction Manager

Description

• Oversees daily preconstruction activities, including design coordination, scheduling, and estimating.
• Prepares conceptual cost studies and option analyses, incorporating trade partner feedback.
• Coordinates closely with the Senior Preconstruction Manager and ensures clear communication with Assistant Preconstruction Managers.
• Provides regular updates, value engineering options, and budget-aligned solutions to meet client objectives.
• Develops conceptual cost models and early-phase budgets using historical data.
• Reviews all deliverables with the Senior Preconstruction Manager prior to submission.
• Leads estimate-specific kick-off meetings (SD, DD, CD, GMP phases) and ensures contract requirements are reflected in pricing.
• Identifies long-lead materials and develops strategies to address procurement challenges.
• Owns the full estimate development process, delegating tasks appropriately during project kick-off meetings.
• Monitors market trends, material costs, and labor rates to anticipate cost escalations.
• Supports development of General Conditions estimates and site logistics plans.
• Maintains productive relationships with trade partners to gather pricing insights and project data.
• Ensures seamless project handoff to operations.
• Produces professional deliverables such as estimates, Basis of Estimate (BoE) documents, and presentations.
• Oversees all project scopes and personally manages complex or high-risk scopes.
• Builds strong client partnerships by understanding goals and constraints.
• Leads the identification and evaluation of project risks in preconstruction, including financial, logistical, and constructability factors.
• Assigns operational responsibilities for each estimate deliverable.
• Identifies potential challenges early and develops proactive mitigation strategies.
• Directs all aspects of project communication, actions, deliverables, options, and cost estimates.
• Develops cost-saving strategies that maintain project integrity and design intent.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to develop mitigation strategies and provides detailed risk assessments to support decision-making.
• Reviews quantity takeoffs (QTOs) and cost breakdowns prepared by Assistant Preconstruction Managers.
• Facilitates preconstruction training sessions and workshops to enhance team capabilities and promote best practices.
• Executes the project vision defined by the Marketing, Interview, and Senior Preconstruction Management teams.
• Reviews and analyzes trade partner proposals, addressing scope gaps as needed.
• Represents the company in meetings with professionalism and clarity.
• Creates and manages preconstruction and design schedules, incorporating Lean principles.
• Manages bid processes, trade partner coordination, and project timelines across multiple concurrent projects.
• Works closely with team members to ensure smooth project execution, focusing on deliverables rather than mentorship or overall team development.

Requirements

• Communicates complex information effectively while demonstrating humility, awareness, and technical expertise.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in preconstruction or a related role.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strategic Thinking
• Strong organizational, analytical, and leadership skills.
• Problem Solving and Decision-Making
• Demonstrates expertise in trade unit pricing, scope breakdowns, and conceptual estimating.
• Technical Expertise in Preconstruction
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with construction management software (e.g., Bluebeam, Building Connected, ConstructConnect).

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance