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Preconstruction Manager

Job in Irvine, Orange County, California, 92713, USA
Listing for: PCL Construction
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-02
Job specializations:
  • Management
    Operations Manager, Program / Project Manager
  • Construction
    Operations Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below

The future you want is within reach.

At PCL, we build the places where life happens and find camaraderie in the process. We’re a community of builders committed to building better communities. That’s why we’re always looking ahead, and not just to the next project or what’s next in our industry.

We’re also looking ahead at what’s next for you. We’re ready to help you build a career you’ll love — one where you get to use your best talents as you discover new ones along the way. If you can picture yourself working with a team that enjoys tackling challenges while encouraging each other to succeed, then you belong at PCL.

If you see yourself growing with PCL as a Preconstruction Manager, apply to this posting and we’ll consider you for future opportunities.

Once you apply, our recruitment team will review your application and contact you if your experience is a good fit for the position. In the meantime, sign up for ourtalent community ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) so you can be the first to know about PCL opportunities.

Here's how a Preconstruction Manager contributes to our team:

Responsibilities
  • Leads to secure new work by participating as part of core pursuit/preconstruction team to contribute to estimate, proposal, and/or presentation.

  • Provides overall leadership and support for several small projects or one very large project with high complexity. Accountable for safety, budget, quality, schedule, and profitability performance.

  • Oversees the development and implementation of a quality management plan and quality culture with stakeholder buy-in.

  • Manages and monitors team’s review of design and seeks resolution from the design team with respect to compliance, scope creep, cost optimization, code requirements, procurement, safety in design, construction sequencing, and constructability.

  • Manages and monitors review of design documentation, leveraging the necessary team members, and seeks resolution from the design team with respect to level of design completeness, accuracy, and quality as applicable to various design stages and construction.

  • Manages and monitors areas identified from the design documents that require interdisciplinary coordination, scope gaps, and technical risk.

  • Oversees and verifies progress preparation payments to clients and trade contractors, and monitors progress.

  • Monitors timely reviews of subcontractors’ submittals for compliance with scope, design documentation, and coordination with other disciplines.

  • Supervises, directs, trains, and mentors project team, including direct and indirect reports on the same or multiple sites.

  • Ensures project team representation at site inspection by the design team for installation deficiencies, and witnesses and signs off on systems commissioning.

  • Critically evaluates information from company operations and support departments and challenges the process as needed.

Qualifications
  • Postsecondary education or training in engineering, construction management, or related discipline.

  • 15+ years of progressive construction experience with multiple contract delivery types as a leader and mentor preferred.

  • 2–5 years as construction manager with demonstrated experience leading successful projects and contributing to the district in a leadership capacity preferred.

  • 12–24 months of estimating or related experience preferred.

  • Expert knowledge and application of safety and environment principles/ procedures/legislation.

  • Experience with diverse project types, delivery and construction methods, and sequencing and timelines.

  • Expert knowledge of and ability to apply project construction laws and building codes and to leverage such knowledge.

  • Demonstrated experience leading and managing others and many construction project facets, including multiple scope coordination. Experience leading and assessing trade performance.

  • Demonstrated experience leading effective project meetings with customer, consultants, and internal employees; experience presenting at client meetings or for project pursuit.

  • Ability to identify opportunities and mitigate potential risks on complex construction projects.

  • Experience establishing, implementing, and monitoring cost and change management processes.

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