Preconstruction Manager

Preconstruction ManagerWe are seeking a Preconstruction Manager to join our team in Pennsylvania, serving clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond. Renowned for sustainable building practices and ethical standards, we require a dedicated professional to manage preconstruction activities, ensuring successful project delivery and client satisfaction.ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with Business Development, Estimating, and Operations departments on project approaches and deliverables during the preconstruction phase.Develop and maintain relationships with clients and design consultants.Coordinate client requests with the project team.Assemble preconstruction deliverables.Participate in the Value Management process.Develop preconstruction schedules, master project schedules, project phasing, and site logistics plans.Lead the estimating process through Preconstruction and Hard Bid projects.Coordinate and obtain necessary project permits.Lead the constructability review process.Review contracts with clients and participate in contract negotiations.Facilitate the transition of projects to the construction phase.Collaborate with the Project Manager on procurement strategies and planning.Participate in proposal preparation and presentations.Provide competitive and accurate estimates.Prepare schematic estimates.Provide guidance and leadership to the assigned project team.Gather and track historical cost data.Develop and maintain trade partner relationships.Essential SkillsMinimum of 5+ years of experience in preconstruction management or estimating.Experience managing projects valued at $5 million and up.Prior experience as a Preconstruction Manager, not just an estimator.Strong knowledge of commercial building systems and the construction process.Proven ability to lead a team efficiently.Effective communication skills with clients, design, and construction teams.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience with Destini Software is a plus.Experience in construction management and project management.Familiarity with commercial construction projects, including higher education, healthcare, assisted living, hospitals, and universities.Work EnvironmentThe role is based onsite in Pennsylvania with occasional site visits. Our company has been established for over 30 years, aiming to expand to over 300 employees this year. Employees enjoy 15 days of PTO, 6 holidays, profit-sharing options, and a 3 percent match on 401k.This is a Permanent position based out of Paoli, PA.The pay range for this position is $125000.00 - $180000.00/yr.Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Benefits Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays) Parental Leave Employer Paid Short Term DisabilityThis is a fully onsite position in Paoli, PA.About ActalentActalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email View email address on click.appcast.io for other accommodation options.Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.