Preconstruction Manager - Mission Critical

Posting Details

• Posted on February 19, 2026

• Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA
• SUP2
• Full‑Time
• Requisition #: PRECO
  003871

Big‑D Mission Critical is looking for a dynamic Preconstruction Manager to join the growing team in Salt Lake City, UT. This is a great opportunity to continue your career with a company that is on a mission to be the most sought‑after company in the business. We seek and employ exceptional, hard‑working, lifelong learners; we give them the tools to succeed.

We have a culture of growth and achievement powered by innovation, supported by purpose and joy.

The Preconstruction Manager holds a critical leadership position, overseeing and managing Mission Critical projects, with a specific focus on data centers.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• 8+ years working in the preconstruction process as a Sr. Estimator, Chief Estimator, or Project Manager.

• Able to provide coaching to team members day to day
• Ability to focus on preconstruction processes and procedures
• Ability to understand and influence design and the design schedule
• Ability to present to large and small groups, in‑person and virtually
• Great at building and maintaining relationships with clients and team members
• Ability to communicate at a high level
• Good time management skills and excellent attention to detail
• Design Management Skills
• Understanding of construction cost and awareness of current market conditions
• Excellent computer skills, especially with estimating software
• In‑depth knowledge of construction principles/practices
• Understanding all aspects of contracts, purchase orders, insurance, bonding and contractual risks

• Oversee the estimating process.
• Set the project up for overall success.
• Prove value analysis solutions (system options), including cost/schedule impacts.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with owners, designers, and subcontractors.
• Serve as the lead contact with clients and architects.
• Develop and maintain pre‑construction schedule.
• Ensure a smooth transition from pre‑construction to construction.
• Serve as the liaison between estimators and owners.
• Develop strong, long‑lasting relationships with clients by understanding their priorities.
• Market the company to owners and architectural teams; engage the Business Development Department in pursuing future opportunities.
• Maintain regular, timely, and predictable attendance.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Provide estimating and pricing on assigned or multiple projects.
• Submit requests to architects and/or owners for clarifications and answers to questions.
• Present estimates to the owner in a clean and clear format.
• Provide all estimate breakouts required by bid documents, clients, or Big‑D personnel.
• Estimate complete concrete general requirements or conditions, including demolition, earthwork, crane needs, ready‑mix adjustments, steel embeds, and rough carpentry.
• Review and price all items before others see them.
• Establish a rough draft schedule of the project to develop estimate pricing, general conditions, and concrete general requirements.
• Provide estimates for project general conditions, as requested.
• Set up recap on the project, as requested.
• Review established budget estimate and bid, and assist the project manager and job cost accountant with setting up proper codes and organization of the job cost report.
• Transmit to owners and architects the appropriate estimate summaries, recapitulations, and general conditions, etc., in PDF format using Bluebeam.

• Free Medical & Dental insurance premiums
• HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer contribution
• 401k with match
• Long‑Term & Short‑Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Benefits
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Vehicle Allowance

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Equal Opportunity Employer, Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities.

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