Preconstruction Manager (Senior or Mid-level)

Job Summary

Due to growth, Headwaters Construction Company is looking for an honest and personable Preconstruction Manager to join our Draper, UT Team. Interested individuals should be able to provide preconstruction services for our clients through estimating, preliminary scheduling, value engineering, and constructability reviews. Headwaters Construction Company is a Construction Manager and General Contractor and we do not self- perform any specific trade work. This is a full-time, salary position, based on experience.

What we offer

• Competitive Salary
• Vehicle Allowance
• Bonus Opportunities
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick leave and Bereavement
• 401k Matching
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability

What you need

• Bachelors Degree in Construction Management or related field Preferred
• 3+ years of experience working as a Preconstruction Manager (Estimator) preferred
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Ability to put together a professional presentation and create reports on cost data
• Experience with estimating software preferred including SmartBidNet, Bluebeam, On-Screen Take Off, and Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
• Analytical and math skills, detail oriented
• Ability to understand technical drawings and requirements
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the preconstruction process from conception of design to the beginning of construction.
• Build trust and provide leadership to the project team through professional services that result in best value
• Analyze labor, material, and time requirements for a project in order to thoroughly understand each project’s scope of work
• Present cost estimates to our internal management team as well as the project owner
• Prepare reports detailing all of the costs going into a project and options for value engineering
• Provide assistance to design teams for project design
• Prepare options studies & design alternatives
• Prepare preconstruction schedules
• Review design documents for constructability & biddability
• Manage subcontractor/supplier procurement
• Prepare subcontractor contracts and supplier purchase orders

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Who is Headwaters Construction Company?

Headwaters Construction Company is a multi-state Commercial General Contractor. To learn more about Headwaters Construction Company, please visit

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Headwaters Construction Company will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Headwaters Construction Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, military service, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact View email address on click.appcast.io for assistance with accommodations.

Headwaters Construction Company uses E-Verify in accordance to the law.