Preconstruction Manager

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NOVO Construction is seeking a highly skilled and proactive Preconstruction Manager to lead preconstruction efforts for commercial interior tenant improvement (TI) projects. This role is responsible for managing the estimating and planning process from concept through project handoff, ensuring alignment with client goals, budget, and schedule. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in commercial interiors, strong subcontractor relationships, and a solutions-driven approach to early project development.



Key Responsibilities

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Note:

Additional duties may be assigned on an individual basis)

• Lead the preconstruction process for fast-track and complex tenant improvement projects,

typically ranging from $500K to $20M+.

• Collaborate closely with clients, architects, designers, brokers, and internal teams to shape

project scope and strategy.

• Prepare conceptual, schematic, design development, and detailed estimates based on design

progress and market conditions.

• Review and interpret design documents, ensuring constructability and cost effectiveness.
• Drive value engineering discussions and offer creative, cost-saving alternatives without

compromising design intent.

• Develop project budgets, milestone schedules, and bid strategies aligned with tenant and

landlord expectations.

• Lead pre-bid and subcontractor scope meetings, ensuring accurate bid coverage and risk

management.

• Manage internal estimating team members and mentor junior staff.
• Coordinate design-build MEP analysis and procurement in collaboration with engineers and

trade partners.

• Ensure seamless handoff from preconstruction to project management and ?eld operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related ?eld

required.

• Minimum of 3–7 years of experience in commercial construction with a strong focus on interior

tenant improvement projects.

• Proven track record delivering successful TI projects in high-density office, law ?rms, creative

tech space, healthcare interiors, or lab/cleanroom environments.

• Expertise in construction estimating software such as Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, Procore, or

Sage Estimating.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and client-facing skills.
• Strong understanding of regional subcontractor market and cost trends.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple preconstruction efforts concurrently.

Preferred Qualifications

• LEED, WELL AP, or DBIA certification a plus.
• Experience with design-assist or design-build delivery methods.
• Familiarity with MEP-intensive tenant improvements (labs, healthcare, data centers).

Compensation And Benefits

• Salary: $ to $ annually, based on qualifications and experience
• Car allowance
• Full-time: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, based in our Menlo Park office
• Insurance Package:
  Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401 (k)
• Paid Holidays
• Sick Time
• OSHA 10/30 Training
• Commuter Benefits (CA only)
• Gym Subsidy

Seniority level

• Seniority level
  
  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

Job function

• Job function
  
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries Construction

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