Preconstruction Manager; Due Diligence, Design & Estimating

Preconstruction Manager

ABM is seeking a highly experienced Preconstruction Manager to help lead the due diligence, design coordination, estimating, and preconstruction efforts for the Waymo expansion portfolio. This strategic role is responsible for evaluating potential new sites, developing conceptual facility solutions, preparing budgetary cost estimates, and identifying technical, operational, financial, and regulatory risks prior to project execution. The Preconstruction Manager serves as a primary technical resource during site selection and project planning, ensuring facilities are operationally viable, financially feasible, and aligned with Waymo's expansion objectives while enabling a seamless transition into project delivery.

The ideal candidate combines expertise in facility assessments, construction estimating, conceptual design coordination, AHJ engagement, permitting strategy, and capital planning. This individual will work closely with Real Estate, Facilities, Operations, Design, Engineering, and Project Delivery stakeholders to support informed decision-making and successful project execution across a rapidly growing portfolio.

Pay: $101,000 - $159,000

The pay listed is the salary range for this position. Any specific offer will vary based on the successful applicant's education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data.

You may be eligible to participate in a Company incentive or bonus program.

Benefit Information: ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM's benefits, visit ABM 2026 Employee Benefits | Staff & Management

1. Site Assessment & Due Diligence

• Site Evaluations:
  Lead comprehensive site assessments and property inspections to evaluate existing conditions, infrastructure capacity, building systems, and operational readiness.
• Rapid Property Analysis:
  Perform fast-turn assessments of existing buildings, lease opportunities, and new construction shells to support accelerated real estate decisions.
• Risk Identification:
  Identify facility risks including code compliance issues, life safety concerns, environmental considerations, deferred maintenance, and capital improvement requirements.
• Facilities Suitability Analysis:
  Assess the ability of facilities to support Waymo's operational requirements, including power capacity, EV charging infrastructure, security systems, fleet operations, and maintenance functions.
• AHJ & Regulatory Due Diligence:
  Engage with local Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), including building departments, fire marshals, planning agencies, utility providers, and permitting authorities, to evaluate zoning requirements, permitting pathways, occupancy classifications, code compliance obligations, utility constraints, and potential regulatory risks that may impact project feasibility, schedule, or cost.
• Feasibility Reviews:
  Evaluate site constraints, utility availability, constructability considerations, and operational impacts to support informed real estate decisions.
• OpEx/Cap Ex Forecasting:
  Develop preliminary capital expenditure and operating expense forecasts to support site selection and investment decisions.

2. Design & Preconstruction Management

• Conceptual Design Coordination:
  Collaborate with internal stakeholders, engineers, architects, and consultants to develop conceptual designs and site improvement strategies.
• Design Review:
  Review existing drawings, surveys, utility information, and facility documentation to identify design requirements, constraints, risks, and opportunities.
• Scope Development:
  Define project scope, technical requirements, and design criteria for facility upgrades, renovations, tenant improvements, infrastructure projects, and new construction initiatives.
• Value Engineering:
  Identify opportunities to optimize project costs, schedules, constructability, and operational performance while maintaining quality and program objectives.
• Preconstruction Planning:
  Establish project assumptions, logistics plans, permit considerations, procurement strategies, and execution approaches to support successful project delivery.
• Permitting Strategy Development:
  Coordinate with design consultants and AHJs to establish permitting requirements, approval timelines, inspection protocols, and jurisdiction-specific design considerations early in the preconstruction process.
• Consultant Management:
  Coordinate architects, engineers, surveyors, environmental specialists, and other consultants to support project planning and due diligence activities.

3. Estimating & Budget Development

• Conceptual Estimating:
  Prepare conceptual, schematic, and budget-level cost estimates for facility improvements, infrastructure upgrades, equipment installations, tenant improvements, and new construction projects.
• Budget Validation:
  Analyze estimates, vendor proposals, and market pricing to ensure accuracy and alignment with project objectives.
• Cost Modeling:
  Develop detailed Cap Ex models, cash flow projections,…