Preconstruction Manager - Water & Wastewater

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the development of detailed construction cost estimates from conceptual design through final design, ensuring accuracy and completeness at every stage
• Manage and mentor estimating personnel, providing direction, oversight, and professional development
• Participate in design review meetings and help guide the design team throughout the preconstruction phase
• Evaluate design options and recommend optimal solutions based on cost, constructability, engineering quality, and material availability
• Maintain project scope, cost, and constructability during design development to align with project goals and budget
• Lead pricing strategy efforts in partnership with the proposal leader, ensuring alignment on approach, expectations, and deliverables
• Develop bid packages, manage subcontractor and vendor participation, and evaluate market pricing to ensure competitiveness
• Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and vendors
• Review proposal milestone schedules with the pricing team, track progress, and ensure timely completion of estimates
• Communicate estimate status, risks, and updates clearly to the proposal leader and key stakeholders
• Support the development of construction schedules and overall project planning
• Contribute to responses for Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Qualifications (RFQs)
• Participate in client presentations, proposal interviews, and ongoing client engagement as needed
• Train and develop preconstruction personnel while fostering a high-performing team environment
• Maintain historical pricing data to inform future estimates and strategic decisions
• Support other departments and project teams as needed
• Travel as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in accredited construction-related curriculum, such as Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent plus 5 years of experience; or 8 years of relevant experience

Qualifications

• Water & Wastewater Construction experience
• Experience in estimating, scheduling, budget/cost control, field supervision, financial reporting, client relationship, computer skills, interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Demonstrated success in managing construction projects/phases
• Ability to train others and monitor their work for quality and completeness
• Demonstrated success in managing support staff
• Knowledge of industry-standard bid practice, with design-build & CMAR delivery methods

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, professional development opportunities, and more.

Environmental Factors and/or Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, this position is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations;
• The ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds;
• Requires good hand-eye coordination, and arm, hand and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application/form information.
• The associate frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status.