Preconstruction Manager

Job no: 562086
Work type: Management (MPP)
Location: Long Beach
Categories: MPP, At-Will, Full Time

Join the vibrant community at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)!

Located just three miles from the Pacific Ocean, CSULB offers an inspiring workplace and an exceptional Southern California lifestyle. Our 322-acre campus—one of the largest in the CSU system—serves more than 42,000 students and is known for its commitment to student success, innovation, and impactful academic and research initiatives.

As a member of the CSULB community, you’ll experience a dynamic environment filled with cultural landmarks, collaborative energy, and opportunities to make a meaningful difference.

Work-life balance thrives here. Long Beach blends coastal relaxation with urban vibrancy, offering miles of beaches, year-round sunshine, a thriving arts and food scene, and convenient access to both Los Angeles and Orange County. It’s an ideal place to grow your career while enjoying everything Southern California has to offer.

Join the California State University (CSU) and explore career opportunities that advance student success and strengthen California’s future—offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and professional growth.

The Preconstruction Manager provides senior-level leadership and oversight of preconstruction services within the Design & Construction Services (DCS) department at California State University, Long Beach. Reporting to the Director, this position manages and supervises Major and Minor Capital Project Managers, the Interior Design Manager(s), and associated staff, as well as staff augmentation personnel from private firms.

The incumbent is responsible for overseeing project intake, planning, design, construction documents, and procurement activities for University projects. This role ensures projects are successfully delivered from inception through preconstruction completion in coordination with customers, University stakeholders, Capital & Space Planning, Construction Services, and Facilities Management.

The Preconstruction Manager is accountable for operational performance, including management of project tracking systems, process consistency, and adherence to CSU and State requirements. While primarily a leadership role, the incumbent may directly manage projects as needed to support workload demands and staffing transitions.

Projects are transitioned to the Construction Management group upon contractor procurement, or to Facilities Management (Campus Facilities Project Services) for interior and smaller-scale projects.

• Leadership for Project Managers, Design Manager(s), and staff augmentation personnel. Conduct performance evaluations, manage workload, hires and ensures accountability. Mentor staff and maintain team performance and engagement. Oversee project intake, feasibility, scope, budget, and design development. Direct preconstruction phases through permitting and procurement. Independently manage projects as needed
• Ensure quality, completeness, and compliance of plans and specifications. Conduct design reviews and enforce campus and regulatory standards. Oversee value engineering and design development processes. Manage selection, contracting, and oversight of design professionals. Review contracts, amendments, and consultant performance. Ensure compliance with CSU and State procurement requirements. Oversee budgets, schedules, and funding allocations. Manage project tracking systems and reporting tools. Prepare executive-level reports and financial analyses.
• Coordinate hand-off to Construction Management and Facilities Management. Ensure continuity of scope, budget, and documentation. Serve as liaison to campus departments…