Preconstruction Manager

About the Role

AECOM Hunt has an exciting opportunity for a Preconstruction Manager to join our team of professionals in the Phoenix, AZ office. As a key member of our Preconstruction team, you will manage day-to-day pre-construction operations, including preparing preliminary budget estimates, design cost estimates, design-development cost estimates, and guaranteed maximum price (GMP) proposals with value engineering.

AECOM Hunt, founded in 1944, is a leader in construction management with expertise across aviation, sports stadiums, hospitality, convention centers, healthcare, and academic buildings. Our projects create lasting legacies and positive impacts worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Manage pre-construction operations, including budget estimates, design cost estimates, and GMP proposals with value engineering.
• Analyze project information such as preliminary schedules, procurement schedules, cost analysis, GMP, construction documents, blueprints, and bid packages from subcontractors.
• Gather data to demonstrate best practices and value engineering for cost savings, presenting opportunities to senior leaders and clients to meet budget constraints.
• Oversee the preconstruction, estimating, scheduling, and procurement team to compile budget estimates from pre-concept design to construction document stage.
• Supervise team reviews of drawings, BIM, and specifications to estimate costs, propose construction methods, and recommend cost-saving measures or potential project issues.
• Prepare pre-construction budgets and present viability to clients, architects, and project management executives.
• Develop and present competitive and accurate pricing strategies for construction cost components.
• Manage team workload, distribute project documents, and organize estimating schedules.
• Review subcontractor bids, scopes of work, and analyze costs as bids are received.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• BA/BS in Construction Management, Engineering, or relevant curriculum.
• 8+ years of experience in commercial preconstruction or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in CMAR (Construction Manager at Risk).
• Preconstruction experience in aviation/airport, convention center/hospitality, or sports/stadium construction.
• Leadership experience on multimillion-dollar construction projects.
• Expertise in scheduling, budgeting, and full-cycle estimating for construction projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Proficiency in computer scheduling projects and Microsoft Office.

Benefits

AECOM offers comprehensive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits.
• Paid time off, leaves of absence, and flexible work options.
• Voluntary benefits, perks, and well-being resources.
• Employee assistance program and business travel insurance.
• Service recognition awards.
• Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.

Pay

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, and experience. The range for this position is $113,304.48 to $209,613.29 annually.

Schedule

This position is on-site and does not include hybrid or remote work options.

Qualified applicants must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test and attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.