Senior Preconstruction Manager

About the role

A Senior Preconstruction Manager leads and manages multiple projects, working with a team of preconstruction managers and shared resources to deliver exceptional preconstruction services from the initial program design phase until final construction documents are complete. Responsibilities include feasibility studies, budget estimates, comparative studies, value engineering, and presenting findings to both internal and external clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day execution of preconstruction services for assigned projects.
• Conduct feasibility studies, budget estimates from conceptual design to final bidding, comparative studies, and value engineering.
• Present preconstruction findings and proposals to internal and external clients.
• Prepare and analyze pricing proposals, incorporating market conditions, historical data, material escalation, and subcontractor input.
• Manage the design and preconstruction phase with stakeholders, including owners, design teams, consultants, and HITT operations, to transition projects into construction.
• Lead strategic client presentations and interviews.
• Understand and evaluate building systems, construction drawings, specifications, and missing elements to provide complete proposals.
• Analyze project scheduling (P6), phasing, and logistical planning.
• Interpret geotechnical reports, building codes, and LEED requirements.
• Supervise preconstruction managers, assistant managers, and project engineers.
• Participate in hiring and termination processes.
• Coach, train, and develop preconstruction team members.
• Sustain and develop client relationships.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field (preferred).
• At least 7 years of related commercial construction work experience.
• Experience as the lead preconstruction manager on multiple projects.
• Experience leading teams and developing others.

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with On-Screen Takeoff (OST) and Adobe products, including Bluebeam.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to understand and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and building systems.
• Knowledge of project scheduling (P6), phasing, and logistical planning.
• Understanding of geotechnical reports, building codes, and LEED requirements.

Qualities & Attributes

• Leadership: Acts as a leader and knowledge holder for projects.
• Decision-making: Facilitates the decision-making process.
• Positive attitude and passion for construction and the industry.
• Self-motivated and proactive, taking initiative and seeking responsibility.
• Integrity: Behaves consistently with The HITT Way.
• Commitment to self-development and continuous improvement.
• Ability to recognize and implement quality standards.
• Flexibility to adapt to evolving technology, design, means, and methods.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, working effectively with diverse backgrounds and styles.
• Customer service-oriented, committed to exceeding expectations.
• Strong time management, prioritizing tasks effectively for self and others.
• Respectful, punctual, engaged, and focused.

Pay

Base salary range: $120,000.00 - $170,000.00. Compensation may vary by location. The determination of salary is based on the candidate’s professional experience, qualifications, education, skills, and training.

Benefits

• Performance-based bonuses.
• Premium health care coverage, including vision and dental.
• Employer-matched 401(k).
• Wellness reimbursement program.
• Paid holidays and time-off.
• Additional voluntary benefits and leave types.