Preconstruction Manager

About the role

Shimmick is seeking a highly talented Preconstruction Manager to support current and future water/wastewater project pursuits. In this role, you will manage heavy civil project pursuits by working closely with proposal, estimating, business development, and project sponsor-level staff to ensure alignment of strategy, technical approach, pricing, and client objectives. Backed by over 100 years of expertise and driven by innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit, Shimmick is one of the most dynamic infrastructure builders in the industry, with market leadership in water resources, sustainable transportation, and complex electrical construction.

Responsibilities

• Integrated Pursuit Leadership: Manages project pursuits by working closely with the Proposal Manager, Lead Estimator, Business Development Manager, and Project Sponsor to ensure alignment of strategy, technical approach, pricing, and client objectives.
• Business Development & Teaming Strategy: Works collaboratively with the Business Development team to identify opportunities, recommend strategic partnerships, and coordinate internal and external team members to support successful pursuits. Leads coordination of partnership teams to deliver proposals within prescribed budgets, schedules, and contractual requirements.
• Pursuit Planning & Deliverable Management: Develops and manages pursuit schedules, milestones, and deliverables. Actively participates in all pursuit, scheduling, and proposal meetings to ensure timely submission of complete, compliant, and technically sound documentation.
• Design & Cost Optimization: Reviews design schedules, construction plans, and contract requirements to identify cost savings, value opportunities, and risk mitigation strategies. Evaluates quantity adjustments, material alternatives, and construction methods that improve value while maintaining compliance with Owner requirements.
• Technical Solution Development: Works closely with Design Managers and engineering teams to develop the best possible technical solution, ensuring constructability, efficiency, risk management, and alignment with project performance criteria.
• Client Strategy & Communication: Develops project-specific client management strategies. Manages client expectations through clear, proactive communication aligned with contract specifications, procurement requirements, and Owner priorities.
• Budget Development & Pricing Alignment: Partners with engineers and estimators to develop accurate budgets, validate assumptions, manage risk, and secure the final bid price. Ensures technical decisions are fully integrated into estimate development and pricing strategies.
• Preconstruction-to-Construction Transition: Supports seamless handoff between pursuit/preconstruction and construction teams, ensuring continuity of technical approach, budget assumptions, execution plans, and client expectations.
• Early Construction Phase Support: Acts as a technical and client-facing resource during initial phases of construction as needed, supporting project management teams with execution alignment, scope clarification, and client relations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 8+ years of relevant construction experience in operations, estimating, and proposals within the AEC, infrastructure, or water/energy sectors, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• 2+ years of leadership experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong writing, editing, and messaging skills, with experience tailoring technical content for client needs.
• Experience facilitating meetings and working groups with diverse stakeholders, including engineers, executives, and JV partners.
• Familiarity with CMAR/CMGC, Design-Build, and alternative delivery contracting models.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, HCSS HeavyBid, CAD, and Primavera P6.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical plans, including a $0 premium option, with dental, vision, and HSA options available.
• 100% employer-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with a company match.
• Paid time off program including paid holidays, PTO days, and Volunteer Time Off.
• Flexible and hybrid work options.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Voluntary coverages such as pet insurance, legal, and identity theft protection.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $170,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year, depending on experience and/or education.

Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test. This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.