Federal Preconstruction Lead

Compensation Pay Range: $140,000-$160,000

Perini Management Services Inc. is seeking a Federal Preconstruction Lead for our office in Colorado Springs, CO.

• Initiate, maintain and develop Owner, architect, engineer and subcontractor partner relationships to meet specific project and business development objectives.
• Take initiative in determining target project acquisition strategies, partnerships, and associated planning to facilitate project capture.
• Collaborate with and support estimating department in the development of resources and pursuit of project opportunities.
• Lead preconstruction efforts and teams, set project goals, manage multiple opportunities, and develop strategies for bidding and project success.
• Lead and coordinate development of preliminary designs and corresponding GMP project estimates for Federal accelerated design-build to budget projects.
• Define initial project scope and related key partner relationships necessary for responsible pursuit and project execution.
• Identify and engage subcontractors, and then vet, qualify, and manage those subcontractors to assist in preparing bid packages and ensuring subcontractor coverage.
• Develop conceptual budgets and estimates for project opportunities and respective subcontractor scope of work.
• Assist in preparation of estimates, analyzing bids, and developing technical proposals.
• Create preconstruction and proposal schedules, set milestones, and manage timelines to meet federal deadlines.
• Identify, assess, and plan mitigation for project risks, including site‑specific safety and quality control.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Serve as primary preconstruction contact, present findings, and manage expectations with federal clients, designers, and internal teams.
• Ensure preconstruction strategy and planning adheres to stringent federal, DoD, and agency‑specific regulations.
• Develop complex and detailed logistics plans for unusual and difficult projects.
• Assist the marketing and business development departments in building and maintaining strategic relationships with federal agencies and participating in project pursuit interviews.
• Represent the company in industry functions, client development, site visits, and marketing programming.
• Analyze plans, specs, and identify potential construction challenges and constructability issues.
• Prepare detailed post‑award turnover packages and conduct thorough reviews with the construction team for seamless transition.
• Perform post‑award preconstruction management, buyout, subcontracting, and development of preconstruction submittals.

• 10+ years of experience as Senior Project Manager or Preconstruction Manager, with at least 5 years experience working with a Federal Construction firm.
• Advanced knowledge of the construction industry with extensive experience developing project opportunity teams, approaches, and bidding strategies.
• Must be able to creatively apply innovative and effective procurement techniques to maximize competitiveness in project pursuits.
• Superior oral and written communication skills, strong organizational and interpersonal skills, decision‑making ability, strong management and leadership skills.
• Experience with complex Federal & Design‑Build projects (e.g., military bases, embassies).
• Design phase management / coordination experience preferred.
• Proficiency with estimating and project management software (e.g., Sage, Timberline, Bluebeam, Procore, P6, MS Office, etc.).
• Strong understanding of construction methods and specific trades, and ability to accurately determine subcontractor capabilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem‑solving skills.
• Frequent travel required for pre‑bid site visits, subcontractor networking, client engagement, and coordination with home office estimating team.
• Experience with progressive design and GMP project estimating and/or execution preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer.