Preconstruction Manager

Preconstruction Manager

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Overview:

Vivmark Residential exists to set the mark for what home can be. Formed through the merger of AvalonBay Communities and Equity Residential Vivmark brings together two industry leaders with a shared commitment to excellence innovation and delivering exceptional living experiences. Our vision is to be the most trusted and best-performing rental housing company in America - one that continues to get better as it grows. And were looking for people who want to help us do it.

As an owner developer and manager of more than 180000 apartment homes in major markets across the US we have the scale to offer something most companies cant. At Vivmark team members move up and across functions markets and disciplines building lasting careers. We invest in team members growth development and capabilities that make them and us better and we hold ourselves to the highest standard as an employer.

The best people want to work here. We hope youre one of them.

The Role:

At Vivmark Residential we develop communities that create long-term value for our residents associates and investors. Were seeking a Preconstruction Manager to play a critical role in shaping the success of our development pipeline by leading cost estimating value engineering and constructability analysis from project pursuit through completion.

This is an opportunity for an experienced construction professional to influence major multifamily development projects partner with senior leaders across Development Design Capital Projects and Construction and help drive informed investment decisions through data-driven cost analysis and market expertise.

Please note: The current work schedule requires employees to be onsite Monday through Thursday with the option to work remotely on Fridays.

What Youll Do

As a Preconstruction Manager youll manage a regional portfolio of development projects and serve as the primary estimating resource throughout the preconstruction process.

Key responsibilities include:

Lead Project Estimating

• Develop and manage conceptual schematic design development and construction document estimates for multifamily development projects.
• Produce Pursuit Class 1 Class 2 and Class 3 estimates with a high degree of accuracy and market awareness.
• Maintain cost benchmarks and leverage historical data to support forecasting and decision-making.

Drive Value Engineering & Cost Optimization

• Lead value engineering efforts throughout all phases of design.
• Analyze drawings specifications and bid documents to identify cost drivers risks and opportunities.
• Present recommendations and cost impacts to project teams and senior leadership.

Support Development Decisions

• Perform project-level cost analyses and constructability reviews that inform investment decisions and development pro formas.
• Identify and escalate key issues that could impact project feasibility schedule or budget.

Collaborate Across Functions

• Partner closely with Development Design Capital Projects and Construction teams to ensure plans are complete coordinated and constructable.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on cost scope and construction strategy throughout the design process.

Manage Trade Partner Bidding & Buyout Support

• Support trade contractor procurement efforts through bid analysis and proposal evaluation.
• Assist project teams in making informed buyout decisions and negotiating cost-effective solutions.

Improve Future Project Performance

• Conduct post-construction cost reviews and lessons learned analyses.
• Capture and share findings that improve future estimating accuracy and project outcomes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of preconstruction processes tools and best practices.

What Were Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Construction Management Architecture Engineering or a related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of construction estimating preconstruction or related experience.
• Strong understanding of building systems construction methods site development costs and constructability principles.
• Experience producing detailed cost estimates across multiple stages of design.
• Proficiency with estimating and takeoff tools such as Bluebeam PlanSwift STACK Autodesk Takeoff On-Screen Takeoff or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Multifamily construction experience.
• Experience supporting development investment or owner-side construction organizations.
• Exposure to value engineering vendor management and trade partner procurement activities.

What Will Make You Successful

You are someone who:

• Combines technical estimating expertise with strong business judgment.
• Understands how cost impacts design schedule quality and investment performance.
• Can translate complex estimating data into actionable recommendations.
• Builds strong partnerships across multiple stakeholders and disciplines.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with multiple concurrent projects.

Why Vivmark Residential

At Vivmark youll have the opportunity to work on some of the industrys most significant multifamily development projects while collaborating with talented professionals across development design construction and operations. Your expertise will directly influence project strategy investment decisions and long-term portfolio performance.

Working Conditions

This role operates in a professional office environment with periodic travel to regional offices and active construction sites as needed to support assigned projects.

How Vivmark Supports You:

We know that our teams are the beating heart of our success and were committed to showing our appreciation.

We offer:

• A competitive benefits package that supports your health financial well-being and work-life balance including medical dental and vision coverage a 401(k) with company match paid vacation and company holidays and exclusive team member housing discounts.

Additional Info:

Vivmark Residential is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We believe that in order to achieve our purpose of creating a better way to live we must recruit develop and retain associates with a wide range of backgrounds experiences and perspectives and create an environment that encourages all voices to be heard understood and appreciated. With this we know we can do great things.

Vivmark Residential makes employment decisions without regard to a persons race ethnicity color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy (including childbirth lactation or related medical conditions) age physical or mental disability genetic information (including characteristics or testing) citizenship status military or veteran status or any other status protected by the law.

Vivmark Residential will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with requirements under the law.

Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.

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