Pre-Construction Manager

Job Description

Job Description

About Us Founded by two Naval Nuclear Electricians, Our Client is built on precision and professional excellence. We strive for 100% employee satisfaction and provide a rewarding environment with room for professional growth. We are looking for a leader who takes pride in their craft and can uphold the high standards our clients expect.

The Role As the Pre-Construction Manager, you will be the driving force behind the initial phases of our construction projects. You will bridge the gap between initial design concepts and reality, ensuring all projects are financially viable, accurately estimated, and seamlessly set up for our field teams. This role requires a blend of sharp analytical skills, deep market knowledge, and excellent relationship-building to secure the best quotes, manage risk, and establish realistic project budgets.

Core Responsibilities

• Estimating & Conceptual Budgeting: Develop comprehensive, accurate conceptual budgets and detailed hard-bid estimates based on incomplete design documents, sketches, and schematics.

• Material Quotes & Subcontractor Procurement: Solicit, review, and negotiate quotes from material suppliers and subcontractors. Maintain and expand our database of trusted trade partners.

• Site Inspections & Feasibility: Conduct thorough on-site visits to assess existing conditions, identify logistical constraints, and evaluate potential risk factors before bidding.

• Value Engineering: Collaborate with architects, engineers, and clients to propose cost-effective alternatives that maintain design integrity while optimizing the budget.

• Scope Alignment: Perform detailed constructability reviews and create clear scopes of work to eliminate gaps or overlaps between different trades.

• Risk Assessment: Identify potential supply chain, scheduling, or permitting bottlenecks early, presenting mitigation strategies to stakeholders.

• Hand-off to Operations: Lead the transition meeting to pass comprehensive project knowledge, budgets, and sub-contracts over to Project Managers and Superintendents.

Requirements

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in construction estimating, pre-construction management, or project management (specific experience in electrical, commercial preferred).

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field (or equivalent hands-on field experience).

• Software Savvy: Proficiency with industry estimation and management software (e.g., Procore, On-Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam, RSMeans, or Sage).

• Market Knowledge: Strong understanding of current material costs, labor markets, and construction methods.

• Soft Skills: Exceptional negotiation, communication, attention to detail, and time-management skills. You should be as comfortable talking to a subcontractor on a muddy job site as you are presenting a budget to an executive client.

Schedule & Environment

• Hours: Typical shift 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (40 hrs/week + OT as required).

• Flexibility: Must be open to out-of-town work if required by potential new projects.

Why Join Us?

• Military-Friendly: We strongly encourage military-experienced candidates to apply.

• Professional Growth: We invest in constant training for our team.

• Equal Opportunity: We are a proud EOE employer.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (depending on experience)

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance (waiting period applies, full-time employees only)

• 401(k) matching

• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays

• Vehicle allowance/mileage reimbursement for site visits

• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

• Professional development assistance

• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Company Description W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.

We’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.

Our Services
W3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.

We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.

We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.

Our Expertise
W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.

As a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.

Company Description

W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.\r\n\r\nWe’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.\r\n\r\nOur Services\r\nW3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.\r\n\r\nWe specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.\r\n\r\nWe are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.\r\n\r\nOur Expertise\r\nW3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.\r\n\r\nAs a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.