Preconstruction Manager

OverviewSuffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates, and invests. We provide value across the entire project lifecycle through our core construction management services and complementary business lines in real estate investment, design, self-perform construction, and technology start-up investment (Suffolk Technologies). By integrating data, artificial intelligence, and advanced technology through our Seamless Platform, we connect design, construction, and operations to deliver smarter, more predictable results and redefine how America builds. Suffolk – America’s Contractor – is a national company with more than $9 billion in annual revenue, 3,000 employees, and 17 offices, including Boston (headquarters), New York City, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Las Vegas, Herndon, U.S. Virgin Islands, and other key markets. Suffolk manages some of the most complex and transformative projects in the country, serving clients across healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, aviation, transportation, government, mission critical, and commercial sectors. Suffolk is privately held and is led by founder, chairman and CEO John Fish. Suffolk is ranked #8 on ENR’s list of “Top CM-at-Risk Contractors.” For more information, visit and follow Suffolk on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram. At Suffolk, we believe that our total rewards program should offer you and your family the support you need when it matters most. That’s why we have created a program that provides employees with access to a wide variety of options that can be personalized to support you and your loved ones physically, emotionally, and financially. Benefits include, competitive salaries, auto allowances and gas cards for certain roles, access to market leading medical and emotional and mental health benefits, dental, and vision insurance plans, virtual care options for physical therapy and primary care, generous paid time off, 401k plan with employer match and access to expert financial resources, company paid and voluntary life insurance, tax deferred savings accounts, 10 backup daycare days each year, short- and long-term disability, commuter benefits and more.  For more information, click here. The Role: The primary responsibility of the Preconstruction Manager is to intake and steer construction opportunities through the RFP stage of estimating and preconstruction, all the way through a successful buyout and purchasing phase, before turning the project over to Operations. The Pre-Construction Manager will coordinate heavily with Corporate Operational leadership and resources, as well as the Estimating team for the purpose of submitting comprehensive proposals during the project pursuit and pre-construction phases. The successful candidate will be able to identify, coordinate, and communicate proposal development between all internal and external stakeholders. ResponsibilitiesCoordinate all project pursuit and pre-construction deliverables from commencement of project pursuit with Corporate, Operational leadership and EstimatingReview project documentation for quality, content, and constructabilityIdentify all required deliverables for the project pursuit / pre-construction effort, and make assignments to the appropriate internal/external stakeholderManage the project pursuit / pre-construction effort timeline, setting deadlines as required to ensure an on time and quality deliverable to the clientCoordinate with corporate marketing to develop proposal documents as requiredActively manage the client during the project pursuit / pre-construction effort and maintain a strong relationship throughout to help ensure successAssure potential risk factors have been evaluated and reviewed with managementCoordinate constructability resolutions and request pricing of alternative design conceptsEnsure preliminary construction schedules are developed in accordance with estimatesReview cost models during the pre-construction and bidding periodAssist with contract documentsConsult with Operation leadership, scheduling, estimating, legal, cost control, and procurement activitiesMonitor design progress for compliance with defined cost, schedule, and quality criteria for the purpose of revising proposals and coordinating resolution of constructability issues during designQualificationsDegree in Construction, Engineering, or related field desiredMinimum 5 years of experience in ConstructionPreferred multidisciplinary experience in several (but not all) of the following areas: Preconstruction, Estimating, and OperationsEstimating and scheduling experience desiredExperience using computer-based estimating systems desiredStrong written and verbal communication skills requiredAdept at problem-solving in a manner that avoids conflicts between partiesRepresent the company in a positive mannerCoordinate the responsibilities of others in the preparation of estimates and budgetsUnderstand client-specific standardsWorking ConditionsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stands; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. Job site walking.EEO StatementSuffolk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Suffolk will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination toward, or harassment of, applicants or employees by anyone at Suffolk, or anyone working on behalf of Suffolk. Compensation InformationWhere required by law, pay ranges can be found in Suffolk's job postings. Base Salary for this position is just one component of Suffolk’s total rewards package for employees. Actual salaries may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's skill set, experience, education and other qualifications. Suffolk offers a comprehensive benefits package as part of its overall total rewards strategy. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly to reflect market trends.Job SummaryID: 2026-11118Job Location : Location: US-CA-San FranciscoType: Regular Full-TimeCategory/Department: EstimatingSalary Range: $146,000.00 - 204,000.00