Preconstruction; Project Manager

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Korn Ferry has partnered with our client on their search for Preconstruction Manager

Fortune 2000 REIT, Industrial and Data Center Developer

We are seeking a highly motivated Preconstruction Manager to join our talented team. This role is critical in ensuring the successful execution of large-scale projects ranging from $30M to over $300M. As the Preconstruction Manager, you will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to drive pricing efforts, manage jurisdictional entitlements, and oversee projects to ensure timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality control.

• Stakeholder Communication: Effectively communicate project status, address issues, and exceed customer expectations.
• Estimating: Provide conceptual and detailed estimating for industrial and horizontal improvement projects.
• Design: Lead external design teams and permit approvals to meet project schedules and goals.
• Market & Industry Research: Monitor local construction market trends and research design and construction alternatives for innovation and cost efficiency.
• Project Coordination: Monitor, coordinate, and drive the design, permitting, quality control, and financial management of development projects.
• Schedule: Create, maintain, and report on project schedules representing the due diligence, entitlement and construction phases of the work.
• On-site Meetings: Conduct meetings with customers, cities, contractors and designers to coordinate preconstruction activities.

• Experience: Minimum of 6 years in design-build construction or Development, with a strong understanding of estimating and permitting.
• Design Management: Experience directing design teams and navigating town approval processes.
• Travel: Willingness to travel up to 30%.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering, or equivalent experience preferred.

• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Bluebeam, MS Office (Excel), and MS Project. Experience with CAD, People Soft, and Smartsheet is a plus.
• Leadership: Ability to lead, motivate, and manage cross-functional teams, customers, and stakeholders.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-Motivation: Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and resolve complex issues with minimal supervision.
• Data Center: While not required, data center experience is a benefit.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Project Management, Strategy/Planning, and Engineering

• Construction, Real Estate, and Civil Engineering