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Senior Preconstruction Manager
Hybrid | New England Region
Reports to: Director of Preconstruction
About DOC
Our mission is to make a transformative impact on our communities through the exceptional buildings, infrastructure, and relationships we construct—with skill, purpose, integrity, and passion.
Founded in 1879, DOC (Daniel O'Connell's Sons) is a trusted construction management and general contracting firm serving public and private clients across the Northeast and Florida. We bring together expertise in building and heavy/civil construction to deliver complex, high-impact projects.
At DOC, we believe there's always a better way to build. Our team is driven by collaboration, accountability, and a commitment to continuous improvement—constantly learning, evolving, and pushing to deliver better outcomes for our clients and communities.
Our Values
- Always do the right thing
- Support and respect the people you work with
- Think like a client
- Be patient and flexible—even when unexpected obstacles arise
- Ensure everyone safely returns to their families
Position Summary
The Senior Preconstruction Manager leads projects during the design and planning phase, ensuring predictable and successful outcomes before construction begins. Acting as the primary preconstruction lead, this role partners closely with owners, architects, engineers, estimators, and internal teams to deliver projects aligned with client goals for cost, schedule, quality, and constructability.
This position focuses on strong execution, proactive risk management, and seamless transition into construction.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the Preconstruction Process
- Develop and execute detailed preconstruction work plans in partnership with the Director of Preconstruction and Project Executives
- Serve as the primary point of contact during the design phase
- Lead preconstruction meetings and coordinate internal and external stakeholders
- Provide cost, scheduling, logistics, risk mitigation, coordination, and constructability guidance to owners and design teams
- Ensure project designs align with owner objectives and approved budgets
- Support Target Value Design, Lean practices, and Choosing by Advantages processes
Risk & Schedule Management
- Identify project risks early and develop mitigation strategies
- Monitor design progress against schedule milestones
- Proactively communicate impacts to cost, schedule, or scope
- Ensure smooth transition from preconstruction to the construction project management team
Financial Oversight
- Track preconstruction budgets and forecast costs against proposal
- Coordinate monthly applications for payment for preconstruction services
- Identify scope changes and manage add service documentation
- Work with accounting and leadership to monitor cost performance
Subcontractor & Delivery Support
- Generate early subcontractor interest during design
- Coordinate design-assist and design-build packages
- Support public bidding requirements as applicable
- Collaborate with estimating and purchasing teams throughout the design phase
Business Development & Continuous Improvement
- Support proposal development and interviews
- Contribute to internal standards, best practices, and process improvements
- Build strong working relationships with clients, designers, and trade partners
Qualifications
- 7–10 years of construction management experience
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Strong working knowledge of estimating, scheduling, and purchasing
- Solid understanding of construction materials and building systems
- Experience with CMAR and/or Design-Build delivery methods preferred
- Strong planning, organization, and risk management skills
- Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication abilities
DOC Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401k with company match
- ESOP- DOC is an employee owned organization