Assistant Preconstruction Manager - Mission Critical

Shawmut • Boston, MA

5h • $100,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Shawmut Design and Construction is hiring an Assistant Preconstruction Manager for its Mission Critical team. The role supports complex data center projects before construction begins by managing assigned trade packages across multiple pursuits and partnering with Preconstruction and Operations leaders. The position contributes to budgets, scopes, bid strategies, and client deliverables that prepare projects for success. It is intended for a construction professional with prior Mission Critical or data center experience who is ready to take greater ownership of trade packages and preconstruction deliverables while developing technical and estimating expertise.

The Assistant Preconstruction Manager typically oversees five to seven active scopes at a time, coordinates subcontractor bidding, develops scopes and bid instructions, reviews and levels proposals, and prepares bid comparisons and recommendations. The role also supports estimates and procurement, contributes technical and cost information to client materials, organizes documentation for project turnover, and develops knowledge of building systems, market conditions, procurement strategies, and cost drivers. The position offers a path toward increased scope responsibility and full project ownership.

Requirements

• Prior hands-on experience supporting Mission Critical or data center construction projects, with direct involvement in preconstruction, estimating, procurement, or trade package management.
• At least three years of experience in preconstruction, estimating, project engineering, or a related construction field, including experience on data center projects.
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing subcontractor bidding, developing scopes of work, performing quantity takeoffs, and reviewing and leveling subcontractor proposals.
• Experience supporting conceptual budgets, milestone estimates, or guaranteed maximum price proposals for Mission Critical or data center projects.
• Working knowledge of data center building systems relevant to assigned trade packages, including scope requirements, cost drivers, and procurement considerations.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned trade packages across multiple concurrent projects, typically overseeing five to seven active scopes at a time.
• Lead subcontractor outreach, invitation management, bid follow-up, and competitive participation tracking.
• Develop clear scopes of work and bid instructions so subcontractors price work consistently.
• Review subcontractor proposals and level bids to identify clarifications, exclusions, gaps, and potential risk.
• Prepare bid comparisons and recommendations for review by project leadership.
• Build strong, productive relationships with subcontractor partners.
• Support conceptual budgets, milestone estimates, and guaranteed maximum price proposals.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and validate estimates to support budget development and subcontractor bid verification.
• Identify value engineering opportunities, cost-saving alternatives, procurement risks, and key cost drivers within assigned scopes.
• Support procurement schedules, package strategies, and buyout recommendations.
• Complete detailed variance reporting and provide practical value engineering recommendations.
• Contribute technical input and cost data to client presentations, estimate reviews, and proposals.
• Partner with Preconstruction and Operations to keep project information accurate, organized, and ready for decisions.
• Organize estimate backup, scope summaries, and trade package documentation for project turnover.
• Uphold Shawmut's quality standards in work with internal teams and subcontractor partners.
• Develop a detailed understanding of assigned systems, including scope requirements, market conditions, procurement strategies, and cost drivers.
• Rotate through major building systems to build broad technical and estimating knowledge.
• Continue developing toward increased scope responsibility and full project ownership.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• 401(k) with company match up to 4% of eligible pay.
• Generous paid time off including vacation and sick time, 12 holidays, summer Fridays, and a yearly volunteer day.
• Cell phone and laptop.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Pet insurance.
• Financial planning services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level