Preconstruction Assistant Project Manager

Overview

We are currently seeking an Assistant Project Manager for our Preconstruction Department, in Phoenix, AZ. The ideal candidate should enjoy working on interesting and complex projects, challenge themselves by making meaningful impact, solve problems creatively, and continuously strive to improve their skills.

Responsibilities

• Aids in coordinating estimators, project management staff, proposal teams, and operations personnel during the preconstruction phase to support collaborative delivery and competitive bid pursuits.
• Reviews and understands bid documents, drawings, specifications, logistics plans, and schedules to identify risks, cost drivers, and opportunities.
• Aids in developing bid strategies and alternatives.
• Aids with subcontractor and supplier outreach, bid leveling, scope comparison, and analysis of competitive pricing.
• Helps prepare bid packages and supports procurement efforts.
• Reviews cost coding, estimate breakdowns, and forecasted cost/revenue projections to ensure alignment with company profitability goals and historical cost data.
• Aids with schedule development and review (Primavera or equivalent), identifying potential risks and impacts to project timelines during both preconstruction and early operations.
• Participates in change order review and analysis during preconstruction and transition to operations, evaluating schedule and cost impacts.
• Collaborates with owners, engineers, and design teams for clarifications, issue resolution, and preconstruction meetings.
• Attends owner progress and strategy meetings as required.
• Supports development of logistics plans, general conditions analysis, and value engineering efforts to enhance project competitiveness and constructability.
• Coordinates with subcontractors, suppliers, engineers, and owners to build and maintain professional relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management preferred, or equivalent civilian or military experience.
• Approximately 2–8 years of experience in design of water/wastewater systems, construction project management/engineering, estimating, or preconstruction.
• Exposure to preconstruction processes and collaborative delivery methods.
• Understanding of estimating principles, cost structures, and market conditions.
• Familiarity with cost estimating and scheduling software preferred but not required.
• Proficient in some of the following: Word, Excel, AutoCAD/Revit, and Document Management systems.
• Ability to identify risks, prioritize tasks, and maintain schedules.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize and use meeting time effectively.
• Some travel may be required for project pursuits, preconstruction meetings, and project assignments.

Division

Water

Job Category

Project Management

Job Type

Full-time