Preconstruction Manager

About the role

Big-D Construction is looking for a Preconstruction Manager to join our team of professionals based in Salt Lake City, UT.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Strategy: Lead preconstruction teams, establishing clear expectations, accountability, and project strategy aligned with client goals.
• Planning & Execution: Plan and manage preconstruction efforts, including team coordination, milestone tracking, and deliverable reviews.
• Schedule Management: Develop and manage project schedules, ensuring alignment across design, estimating, procurement, and construction milestones.
• Cost & Estimating Oversight: Oversee estimating efforts, ensuring accurate pricing, clear assumptions, and alignment between design, scope, and budget. Review estimates and clarifications to ensure continuity from concept through GMP or bid.
• Subcontractor Engagement: Support subcontractor engagement, including outreach, prequalification, scope alignment, and bid participation.
• Design Management: Serve as primary liaison with the design team, guiding design development, cost alignment, and constructability. Identify risks and drive solutions related to design, site conditions, and scope gaps.
• Client Leadership: Act as primary client contact during preconstruction, leading meetings, communicating progress, and building strong relationships. Support business development efforts by articulating project value and strategy to clients.
• Contracts & Early Project Coordination: Support contract development and ensure preconstruction efforts align with project agreements. Coordinate with stakeholders on permitting, utilities, and early project requirements.
• Deliverables: Lead development and delivery of key preconstruction deliverables, including estimates, schedules, and GMP documents.
• Construction Team Integration: Collaborate with construction teams to ensure plans are practical, safe, and aligned with project execution.
• Team Development: Mentor and develop preconstruction and estimating team members.
• Project Transition & Support: Support project turnover and remain engaged to help resolve risks during construction.

Requirements

• Experience leading preconstruction efforts on commercial construction projects from concept through GMP or bid.
• Strong understanding of estimating, scheduling, and design coordination.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and teams simultaneously.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with clients, design teams, and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to identify, communicate, and mitigate project risks early.

Benefits

• 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