Preconstruction Manager

About the Opportunity

Colorado-based, mid-sized general contractor has focused on delivering high-quality commercial and multifamily projects. The organization is deeply rooted in the communities it serves, with a commitment to building locally and fostering long-term impact where employees live and work.

Role Summary

This role is responsible for leading preconstruction efforts and guiding project teams from early design through construction documentation. The Preconstruction Manager carries overall responsibility for project success during the preconstruction phase and plays a critical role in delivering high-quality outcomes to clients.

Key Responsibilities

Safety

• Maintain a proactive and consistent focus on safety across all activities
• Partner with operations teams to develop project-specific safety estimates

Preconstruction Leadership

• Encourage active participation from operations teams during preconstruction
• Collaborate closely with owners and design teams to provide professional support throughout design phases
• Build expertise and recognition within a defined market sector

Risk Management

• Support the maintenance of a pre-qualified subcontractor and vendor network to ensure quality and mitigate risk
• Develop cost proposals for value engineering options prior to owner and design team evaluation
• Maintain familiarity with owner agreements for both preconstruction and construction phases
• Monitor and manage project costs in alignment with scope and revenue

Team Leadership

• Lead internal and external project teams from project inception through completion of construction documents
• Foster strong, professional relationships across project stakeholders, including owners and designers
• Promote collaboration focused on safety, quality, and financial performance
• Build trust and maintain client satisfaction through effective relationship management
• Align with design teams to understand and support project goals and priorities
• Provide oversight, performance feedback, training, and career development support for team members

Estimating

• Develop comprehensive estimates from early design concepts through final construction documents
• Provide ongoing budget updates based on evolving design information
• Oversee the full estimating process, including quantity takeoffs and coordination with operations
• Review subcontractor bids to confirm scope completeness
• Track design progression through documentation such as meeting minutes and RFIs
• Facilitate internal peer reviews of estimates prior to client presentations

Scheduling

• Develop, maintain, and communicate preconstruction schedules in alignment with owner agreements and company standards

Defect Prevention / Constructability

• Evaluate design documents for constructability, identifying discrepancies, risks, and lead-time considerations
• Coordinate third-party reviews and ensure incorporation of feedback into final contract documents

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in preconstruction, construction, or a related field
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related discipline
• Experience with multiple project delivery methods, including design-build and hard bid
• Familiarity with all phases of design, from conceptual development through final documentation
• Background in one or more of the following sectors:
• Senior Living
• Higher Education / Municipal
• Healthcare
• Affordable Housing
• Office

Additional Requirements

• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test is required prior to start or offer

Compensation

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Bonus and profit-sharing program