Assistant Preconstruction Manager
About The Position
Skanska is seeking a dynamic Assistant Preconstruction Manager to join their team. This role supports Preconstruction leadership in delivering accurate, timely, and cost-effective preconstruction services. Responsibilities may include day-to-day estimating and planning activities under supervision or managing the preconstruction process for assigned projects. The role involves developing concept and detailed estimates for various scopes (civil, structural, interior, exterior-envelope), preparing technical assumptions and scope narratives, proposing value-management options, and coordinating bid package development and post-bid analysis. Additionally, the Assistant Preconstruction Manager contributes market intelligence, supports risk management strategies (bonds, insurance, SDI), and presents preconstruction deliverables internally and to clients. Skanska emphasizes its culture of diversity and inclusion, and its work contributes to society and the environment through building projects like schools, roads, and hospitals.
Requirements
- 5+ years of proven leadership of preconstruction/estimating teams with oversight of multi-discipline cost estimating (civil, structural, architectural, and MEP)
- 5+ years of experience in producing and reviewing detailed cost estimates using advanced estimating tools and market insights; ensure accuracy and quality
- 5+ Years of experience with risk management, contract review, and value management capabilities.
- 5+ years of experience coordinating design, operations, and business development; ability to present to clients and maintain confidentiality.
- Demonstrated expertise in the Value Management processes
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Excel, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint.
- Bachelor’s Degree – Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or equivalent/applicable degree; or 8 years equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience.
- Currently, the company is not considering applicants for this position who now or in the future require employment sponsorship by the company.
Responsibilities
- Supports Preconstruction leadership in producing accurate, timely and cost-effective preconstruction services.
- Performs day-to-day estimating and planning activities under direct supervision or manages the preconstruction process and resources for assigned projects.
- Develops concept and detailed estimates across civil, structural, interior and exterior-envelope scopes.
- Prepares clear technical assumptions and scope narratives.
- Proposes value-management options.
- Coordinates bid package development and post-bid analysis.
- Contributes market intelligence.
- Supports risk-management strategies (bonds, insurance, SDI).
- Presents preconstruction deliverables internally and to clients.
Benefits
- Medical insurance plans
- Dental insurance plans
- Vision insurance plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care
- Health Savings Account
- Commuter Benefits
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Group Life insurance
- AD&D insurance
- Voluntary Whole Life insurance
- Voluntary Term Life insurance
- Accident insurance
- Critical Illness insurance
- Supplemental LTD
- Subsidized family care benefit
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) Retirement accounts
- Company match for 401(k)
- Annual contribution for 401(k)
- Employee Stock Option Program
- Three weeks of accrued vacation
- Ten paid holidays
- Two personal days annually
- Paid sick leave
- Paid military leave
- Paid parental leave
- Jury leave
- Bereavement leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
