{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"9d1ebcb481f89b036e4200f1","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9d1ebcb481f89b036e4200f1","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9d1ebcb481f89b036e4200f1","title":"Preconstruction Manager","description":"We are looking for a Preconstruction Manager to join our team. This position will be primarily responsible for performing all management and leadership responsibilities and functions associated with the preconstruction and estimation process for assigned preconstruction projects. Responsibilities include motivating, coaching, and managing the entire team and DEW’s internal team. Occasional travel is required.\n\nDeliver preconstruction projects as assigned. Maintain and expedite preconstruction practices and services for all teams on projects assigned. This position has an overall responsibility to deliver preconstruction services to clients from the time we are awarded a project until a GMP is signed, and construction starts.\n\nThis position is “client-facing” and responsible for customer satisfaction, with the goal of developing new business opportunities and providing our clients with high-quality, innovative solutions that are tailored to meet their needs.\n\nDEW’s Vision, Mission, and Core Values:\nVision Statement: To be the go-to construction partner known for our unwavering commitment to the success of every project.\nMission Statement: To build a team of professionals who share our core values and foster a culture where everyone can thrive and grow together.\nCore Values:\nOptimism: We share a positive mindset, believing in opportunities over obstacles.\nInitiative: We are self-motivated, proactive problem solvers.\nAccountability: We are committed to a culture of ownership, personal accountability, and safety.\nDEW’s Vision, Mission, and Core Values are explicitly integrated into our daily decision-making, leadership behaviors, employee training, performance evaluations, and company culture. We use them as a guiding principle for all activities and hold employees accountable for upholding them, essentially making them a tangible part of the company's identity and operations. Our aim is to ensure we are aware of these guiding principles and feel motivated and encouraged to continue integrating them into our daily lives.\n\nEssential Functions:\n\nAttend Business Development Turnover Meetings to understand the terms and information gathered before the project award.\nSet up, facilitate and distribute minutes from the Preconstruction kick off meeting (internal meeting).\nWork on multiple projects at the same time.\nPrepare a job-specific strategy to maximize the client's value. Reviews the strategy with the VP of Preconstruction.\nFollow and advance DEW’s “Preconstruction Flow Chart” (a DEW-generated best practice workflow template)\n\nFollow and advance DEW’s preconstruction RACI Matrix (“RACI” = A list of general activities at each phase of design and then corresponding positions within DEW. Each activity has marked who is responsible for the task, who is accountable for performing the task, who is consulted if required, and who is ultimately informed)\nAttend and lead preconstruction OAC meetings, take minutes, and work with DEW’s Project Administrators to distribute minutes via Procore promptly\nMaintain and develop new subcontractor resources and relationships\nWork with Project Managers during the transition from pricing to contracts. Assist in buyout efforts as required.\nCreate an initial working schedule for projects (and/or work with the assigned DEW Project Manager to create), then periodically update the schedule, which is then required to be used to keep the project on schedule.\nInterface with clients to determine project needs and their needs, and represent DEW positively during interface.\nWork with estimators to generate preconstruction RFI’s leveraging Procore\nReview all project documents for compliance with budget, company/client standards, and constructability. Monitor design scope for changes affecting budget and/or schedule (leverage overlays); identify the cause, advise client for client decision.\nQuickly understands the complete project scope by reviewing plans independently.\nInvestigate site conditions before bidding.\nWork closely with the Owners and Design Team to understand all aspects of the project, including the owners' goals, limitations, deadlines, expectations, etc., and clearly document each. Communicate this document to the Director of Estimating, lead estimator, and Project Managers, with internal responsibilities defined.\nIdentifies project risk early and develops a strategy to manage risk. Elevates risk to Director of Estimating before any estimates are published to clients.\nAttention to detail is critical, ability to identify errors by the estimating/project management team with prompt corrective action plan.\nInvestigates, helps develop, and/or leads value engineering options\nReview all pricing, identify/fill scope gaps, answer questions, etc., with the estimating team in advance of Executive Reviews.\nProvides technical support to estimators as needed.\nAnticipates client questions/concerns/risks and leads presentations to clients.\nAssists estimating with bid solicitation with the local subcontractors, suppliers, and trade groups and will help generate interest in the project\nAssist estimators and PM’s with detailed instructions to bidders and bid forms\nEstimators are responsible for the Scope of Work clarifications (A&C’s) section of DEW’s Cost Management reports (aka “the book”). The Precon Manager is responsible for all other content included in the report, in addition to ensuring the final Scope of Work clarification aligns with the overall client delivery / sales strategy.\nWorks with VP of Preconstruction through prime contract negotiation efforts\nAssist in post-bid and scope review meetings\nMaintains skills for software tools and technology utilized\nParticipates in project hand-off meetings; attends strategic meetings with suppliers and subs (as needed)\nReviews preconstruction contract strategy. Manages and maintains budgets through preconstruction. Reports to VP of Precon with periodic budgets updates and develops strategy to recover costs to minimize cost overrun.\nCommunicates and reinforces the Company vision, values, and goals\nPerforms additional assignments per supervisor’s direction\nExpected Outcomes:\n\nCoordinates with internal departments and works to establish deadlines (internal and external), checks in with the VP of Precon frequently, and supports/meets all deadlines.\nIdentify a project's high-risk features. Develop a plan to minimize/eliminate risk. Review the plan with Management for approval.\nUnderstand products anticipated and their lead time.\nSteady delivery and confidence under elevated work pressures/demands.\nSupports the delivery of the estimate with Scope of Work assumptions and qualifications to Management and/or Owners. Examples are reasons for price change, schedules, risk management, Value Management ideas, etc.\nTakes ownership of process and outcome and is personally accountable for preconstruction success.\nDevelops rapport with department and management.\nAssigned projects are delivered on time and done professionally and competitively.\nManaging precon fee budgets and strategy to make every project (precon and construction) profitable.\nA Positive Company image is made with clients, potential clients, vendors, and subcontractors.\nGood working relationships with subcontractors, maintaining ethical standards.\nEssential Skills and Experience:\n\n4-year Engineering/Construction Management/Architecture degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience\n10+ years of commercial construction experience or equivalent combinations of related experience\nPrevious experience as PM, Project Engineer, or in Pre-construction for a commercial construction company or architectural/engineering firm\nBackground in commercial building construction estimating is a plus\nExperience in utilizing a variety of contract delivery systems\nCPM conceptual scheduling skills / understanding\nFamiliar with projects of varying size; $100,000 to $75+MM\nExperience with estimating software is preferred: Timberline, On-Screen Take-off, Building Connected, Procore, etc.\nExtensive knowledge of corporate construction procedures, estimating techniques, all engineering disciplines, cost control systems, and QA/QC.\nAdvanced math and computer skills\nExcellent and timely communication skills, both oral and written\nIf you are interested in being part of an innovative and collaborative team, in a challenging and rewarding work environment, we want to hear from you! We are always trying to stay a step ahead of emerging trends in the industry. Every employee is part of the process and part of our success. DEW's philosophy is to invest in people and inspire them to bring the best of themselves to work every day. In addition to offering competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, employees are given opportunities to learn, develop and grow. These are the reasons DEW is named among the top places to work in New Hampshire and Vermont.\n\nWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer.","company":"Dew Construction","rawCompany":"dew construction","city":"Williston","state":"VT","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T10:51:32.281Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-9021.00","title":"Construction Managers","slug":"construction-managers"},{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"236220","title":"Commercial and Institutional Building Construction","slug":"commercial-and-institutional-building-construction"},{"code":"238990","title":"All Other Specialty Trade Contractors","slug":"all-other-specialty-trade-contractors"},{"code":"238190","title":"Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors","slug":"other-foundation-structure-and-building-exterior-contractors"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Preconstruction Manager","description":"We are looking for a Preconstruction Manager to join our team. This position will be primarily responsible for performing all management and leadership responsibilities and functions associated with the preconstruction and estimation process for assigned preconstruction projects. Responsibilities include motivating, coaching, and managing the entire team and DEW’s internal team. Occasional travel is required.\n\nDeliver preconstruction projects as assigned. Maintain and expedite preconstruction practices and services for all teams on projects assigned. This position has an overall responsibility to deliver preconstruction services to clients from the time we are awarded a project until a GMP is signed, and construction starts.\n\nThis position is “client-facing” and responsible for customer satisfaction, with the goal of developing new business opportunities and providing our clients with high-quality, innovative solutions that are tailored to meet their needs.\n\nDEW’s Vision, Mission, and Core Values:\nVision Statement: To be the go-to construction partner known for our unwavering commitment to the success of every project.\nMission Statement: To build a team of professionals who share our core values and foster a culture where everyone can thrive and grow together.\nCore Values:\nOptimism: We share a positive mindset, believing in opportunities over obstacles.\nInitiative: We are self-motivated, proactive problem solvers.\nAccountability: We are committed to a culture of ownership, personal accountability, and safety.\nDEW’s Vision, Mission, and Core Values are explicitly integrated into our daily decision-making, leadership behaviors, employee training, performance evaluations, and company culture. We use them as a guiding principle for all activities and hold employees accountable for upholding them, essentially making them a tangible part of the company's identity and operations. Our aim is to ensure we are aware of these guiding principles and feel motivated and encouraged to continue integrating them into our daily lives.\n\nEssential Functions:\n\nAttend Business Development Turnover Meetings to understand the terms and information gathered before the project award.\nSet up, facilitate and distribute minutes from the Preconstruction kick off meeting (internal meeting).\nWork on multiple projects at the same time.\nPrepare a job-specific strategy to maximize the client's value. Reviews the strategy with the VP of Preconstruction.\nFollow and advance DEW’s “Preconstruction Flow Chart” (a DEW-generated best practice workflow template)\n\nFollow and advance DEW’s preconstruction RACI Matrix (“RACI” = A list of general activities at each phase of design and then corresponding positions within DEW. Each activity has marked who is responsible for the task, who is accountable for performing the task, who is consulted if required, and who is ultimately informed)\nAttend and lead preconstruction OAC meetings, take minutes, and work with DEW’s Project Administrators to distribute minutes via Procore promptly\nMaintain and develop new subcontractor resources and relationships\nWork with Project Managers during the transition from pricing to contracts. Assist in buyout efforts as required.\nCreate an initial working schedule for projects (and/or work with the assigned DEW Project Manager to create), then periodically update the schedule, which is then required to be used to keep the project on schedule.\nInterface with clients to determine project needs and their needs, and represent DEW positively during interface.\nWork with estimators to generate preconstruction RFI’s leveraging Procore\nReview all project documents for compliance with budget, company/client standards, and constructability. Monitor design scope for changes affecting budget and/or schedule (leverage overlays); identify the cause, advise client for client decision.\nQuickly understands the complete project scope by reviewing plans independently.\nInvestigate site conditions before bidding.\nWork closely with the Owners and Design Team to understand all aspects of the project, including the owners' goals, limitations, deadlines, expectations, etc., and clearly document each. Communicate this document to the Director of Estimating, lead estimator, and Project Managers, with internal responsibilities defined.\nIdentifies project risk early and develops a strategy to manage risk. Elevates risk to Director of Estimating before any estimates are published to clients.\nAttention to detail is critical, ability to identify errors by the estimating/project management team with prompt corrective action plan.\nInvestigates, helps develop, and/or leads value engineering options\nReview all pricing, identify/fill scope gaps, answer questions, etc., with the estimating team in advance of Executive Reviews.\nProvides technical support to estimators as needed.\nAnticipates client questions/concerns/risks and leads presentations to clients.\nAssists estimating with bid solicitation with the local subcontractors, suppliers, and trade groups and will help generate interest in the project\nAssist estimators and PM’s with detailed instructions to bidders and bid forms\nEstimators are responsible for the Scope of Work clarifications (A&C’s) section of DEW’s Cost Management reports (aka “the book”). The Precon Manager is responsible for all other content included in the report, in addition to ensuring the final Scope of Work clarification aligns with the overall client delivery / sales strategy.\nWorks with VP of Preconstruction through prime contract negotiation efforts\nAssist in post-bid and scope review meetings\nMaintains skills for software tools and technology utilized\nParticipates in project hand-off meetings; attends strategic meetings with suppliers and subs (as needed)\nReviews preconstruction contract strategy. Manages and maintains budgets through preconstruction. Reports to VP of Precon with periodic budgets updates and develops strategy to recover costs to minimize cost overrun.\nCommunicates and reinforces the Company vision, values, and goals\nPerforms additional assignments per supervisor’s direction\nExpected Outcomes:\n\nCoordinates with internal departments and works to establish deadlines (internal and external), checks in with the VP of Precon frequently, and supports/meets all deadlines.\nIdentify a project's high-risk features. Develop a plan to minimize/eliminate risk. Review the plan with Management for approval.\nUnderstand products anticipated and their lead time.\nSteady delivery and confidence under elevated work pressures/demands.\nSupports the delivery of the estimate with Scope of Work assumptions and qualifications to Management and/or Owners. Examples are reasons for price change, schedules, risk management, Value Management ideas, etc.\nTakes ownership of process and outcome and is personally accountable for preconstruction success.\nDevelops rapport with department and management.\nAssigned projects are delivered on time and done professionally and competitively.\nManaging precon fee budgets and strategy to make every project (precon and construction) profitable.\nA Positive Company image is made with clients, potential clients, vendors, and subcontractors.\nGood working relationships with subcontractors, maintaining ethical standards.\nEssential Skills and Experience:\n\n4-year Engineering/Construction Management/Architecture degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience\n10+ years of commercial construction experience or equivalent combinations of related experience\nPrevious experience as PM, Project Engineer, or in Pre-construction for a commercial construction company or architectural/engineering firm\nBackground in commercial building construction estimating is a plus\nExperience in utilizing a variety of contract delivery systems\nCPM conceptual scheduling skills / understanding\nFamiliar with projects of varying size; $100,000 to $75+MM\nExperience with estimating software is preferred: Timberline, On-Screen Take-off, Building Connected, Procore, etc.\nExtensive knowledge of corporate construction procedures, estimating techniques, all engineering disciplines, cost control systems, and QA/QC.\nAdvanced math and computer skills\nExcellent and timely communication skills, both oral and written\nIf you are interested in being part of an innovative and collaborative team, in a challenging and rewarding work environment, we want to hear from you! We are always trying to stay a step ahead of emerging trends in the industry. Every employee is part of the process and part of our success. DEW's philosophy is to invest in people and inspire them to bring the best of themselves to work every day. In addition to offering competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, employees are given opportunities to learn, develop and grow. These are the reasons DEW is named among the top places to work in New Hampshire and Vermont.\n\nWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer.","datePosted":"2026-04-14T10:51:32.281Z","dateModified":"2026-04-14T10:51:32.281Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Dew Construction","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Williston","addressRegion":"VT","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"9d1ebcb481f89b036e4200f1"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9d1ebcb481f89b036e4200f1"}}