Preconstruction Manager

Location: Draper, Utah
Salary: $130,000–$160,000 annually

Are you a construction-minded strategist who knows that exceptional projects begin long before the first shovel hits the ground? We’re looking for an energetic, knowledgeable, and forward-thinking Preconstruction Manager who can transform ambitious concepts into actionable plans, accurate budgets, and winning project strategies.

This is your opportunity to lead the critical early stages of construction, bringing together estimating, scheduling, design coordination, and innovative problem-solving to position projects for success. If you thrive on tackling complex challenges, developing cost-effective solutions, and collaborating with talented professionals, this could be your next big move!

• Lead Preconstruction
  
  Activities:
  
  Oversee projects from initial concept and design development through estimating, budgeting, scheduling, and final proposal preparation.
• Develop Accurate Estimates: Manage conceptual, schematic, and detailed estimates while evaluating labor, materials, equipment, subcontractor pricing, and market conditions.
• Drive Strategic Planning: Collaborate with owners, architects, engineers, project managers, and field teams to establish project goals, budgets, schedules, and execution strategies.
• Champion Constructability: Review drawings and specifications to identify potential conflicts, logistical challenges, cost-saving opportunities, and practical construction solutions.
• Deliver Value Engineering: Develop alternatives that maximize project value, improve efficiency, and protect profitability without compromising quality or performance.
• Manage the Bidding Process: Coordinate subcontractor solicitations, bid packages, scope reviews, bid leveling, and proposal development to ensure competitive and comprehensive submissions.
• Coordinate Scheduling: Establish preliminary schedules, evaluate construction sequencing, identify long-lead materials, and anticipate potential obstacles before they affect project delivery.
• Build Client Relationships: Participate in client meetings and presentations, communicate project strategies, and establish trust through knowledgeable guidance and dependable follow-through.
• Evaluate Project Risks: Identify budget, contractual, scheduling, and construction risks early while developing strategies to minimize exposure and improve predictability.
• Support and Develop Teams: Guide estimating and preconstruction personnel, encourage collaboration, and promote processes that improve consistency, accountability, and performance.
• Ensure a Seamless Handoff: Provide operations teams with thorough budgets, schedules, scope documentation, estimating assumptions, and project-specific considerations.

• Proven experience in construction preconstruction, estimating, or project management, with a strong understanding of the construction lifecycle.
• Experience leading preconstruction efforts, managing budgets, coordinating bids, and developing competitive project proposals.
• Strong knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, cost controls, scheduling, subcontractor procurement, and construction methods.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and negotiation skills.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with construction estimating, scheduling, and project management software.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and the confidence to make informed decisions.
• A commitment to quality, safety, teamwork, client satisfaction, and continuous improvement.

Great construction doesn't happen by accident. It begins with thoughtful planning, sharp financial insight, strong relationships, and leaders who know how to turn ideas into achievable results. As Preconstruction Manager, you'll help shape project success from the earliest conversations, strengthen client confidence, and establish the foundation for exceptional construction outcomes.

Location: Draper, Utah
Compensation: $130,000–$160,000 annually