Preconstruction Manager

Posted: Sunday, 19 October 2025
Valid Thru: Tuesday, 18 November 2025
Index Requested on: 10/19/2025 08:07:39
Indexed on: 10/19/2025 08:07:39

Location: Raleigh, NC, 27601, US

Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 - Business and Financial Operations
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

Swinerton Builders is hiring!

Description:

Job Description Summary:
Management, coordination and delivery of the preconstruction phases of the project and providing technical leadership.

Job Description:

Position Responsibilities and Duties:
  • Coordinate, manage, and supervise the work of subordinate preconstruction members and support staff
  • Prepare and analyze cost models during the Design Development and/or bidding period
  • Assure that a preliminary construction schedule has been developed for each estimate
  • Produce progress estimates at design milestones, evaluate material and system costs, review document progress and coordination, build and maintain subcontractor and vendor relationships
  • Assure that the estimates, including general conditions, are accurate, complete, and reflect the actual requirements of the project
  • Plan and lead the preconstruction strategy meeting on the approach to the project or estimate
  • Assure that potential risk factors have been evaluated and reviewed with senior management
  • Responsible for variance reports allows for clear identification of changes to the estimate
  • Create realistic and detailed schedules for all design, approval, estimating and purchasing activities
  • Provide clear scopes of work to all bidders and Pre-Qualify bidders
  • Act as document reviewer and advisor for constructability and value analysis
  • Assure estimates are complete and reflect all that is required to build the project
  • Participate in preparation of proposals for new business and presentations to clients
  • Provide monthly cost analysis for all active preconstruction assignments and manage the preconstruction department budgets
  • Organize and lead the transition meeting between the project operations team and the preconstruction team
  • Establish and maintain relationships with existing and new clients
  • Meet client's needs prior to contract execution
  • Provide advice, liaison, planning, etc. to current and future clients
  • Assist in the preparation of studies, materials, methods, recommendations and cost estimates as required
  • Review and approve all estimates and schedules prepared for assigned, negotiated projects and/or hard bid jobs
  • Know and use cost control system
  • Complete other responsibilities as assigned


Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:
  • Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural degree, or equivalent experience
  • Field construction experience (5-8 years, including supervisory skills)
  • Leadership ability
  • Effective interpersonal skills
  • Problem-solving ability and strong sense of urgency
  • Drafting and computer skills
  • Fundamental knowledge of contract law and project accounting
  • Thorough understanding of all project management control systems (scheduling, estimating, cost control, procurement and business development)

Responsibilities:

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Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

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Benefits:

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