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Preconstruction

Innovative Project Solutions
San Francisco, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/3/2026
Job Categories: Construction Project Management

Job Types: Full Time

Job Locations: Fremont CA San Francisco Bay Area CA

IPS is currently seeking highly talented Preconstruction/Project Engineer. The team member are integral members of our alternative delivery pre-construction teams across the country. As a Pre-Construction, you will provide critical guidance to clients, stakeholders, design team. You will help manage the procurement process for alternative delivery projects, taking the lead on estimates and taking part in proposal creation and review. You will negotiate contracts with subcontractors, and design, and will be responsible for contract requirements in pre-construction phase work. You will coordinate with estimators and project managers to ensure project pre-construction goals are met.

Key Responsibilities Include (but Are Not Limited To)

  • Actively leading an integrated pre-construction team, including regular interfaces with clients, designers, trade partners and other key stakeholders
  • Leading stakeholder decision meetings, progress meetings, and pre-construction conferences
  • Organizing and leading the design constructability review process and create detail scope of work
  • Leading collaboration internally and externally with technical teams, clients, project managers, cost managers, and purchasing agents
  • Participating in development of RFP and RFQ responses including providing strategic insights to pursuit strategy
  • Maintain high standards of professionalism and ethical behavior when representing the Company.
  • Analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare conceptual estimates for projects prior to design completion.
  • Perform risk, contract development, and contract management responsibilities as required in pre-construction efforts.
  • Assist in front end teaming and acquisition strategy decisions.
  • Assist in developing a strategy to achieve minority participation requirements.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or graduate degree in a related field (e.g. Business, Real Estate, Architecture, Construction, Engineering, Economics, etc.)
  • Experience managing staff and outside stakeholders
  • Must have strong interest in Alternative Delivery Projects
  • Demonstrate the ability to either lead or be a part of a team for multiple projects and pursuits at any given time.
  • Ability to develop and maintain a collaborative, creative work environment and influence others
  • Must be familiar with conceptual, detailed, and self-perform estimating.

IPS offers a total compensation package that includes base salary, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefit package that includes health benefits.

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