Collaborative Delivery Preconstruction Manager

Wharton-Smith•Sugar Land, TX

6d•Remote

About The Position

Wharton-Smith, Inc., a general contractor serving the Southeast, is seeking a Collaborative Delivery Preconstruction Manager for a remote position. The manager leads planning, coordination, budgeting, risk analysis, and stakeholder engagement during pursuit and preconstruction. The role focuses on early project strategy, design collaboration, constructability reviews, cost development, and owner engagement, partnering closely with estimating and operations teams to support successful project delivery.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field; equivalent combinations of education and relevant professional experience may be considered.
12 to 20 years of experience in municipal Water/Wastewater construction or design.
Previous experience serving as a Project Manager on municipal Water/Wastewater construction projects.
Experience developing, evaluating, or supporting Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) estimates and pricing.
Strong understanding of municipal Water/Wastewater construction practices, project delivery methods, and industry standards.
Experience with Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), Progressive Design-Build, or other collaborative project delivery methods.
Ability to collaborate effectively with project owners, engineers, operations teams, and other key stakeholders.
Ability to identify scope gaps, evaluate potential cost exposures, and develop strategies to mitigate project risks.
Strong knowledge of construction estimating, cost management, project controls, and budget development.
Experience using cost management systems to monitor project budgets, evaluate costs, and support financial decisions.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to evaluate complex project requirements and recommend effective solutions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for communicating with clients, engineers, project teams, and executive leadership.
Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities and meet critical deadlines.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Commitment to continued professional development in estimating, collaborative delivery methods, and project controls.
Proficiency with standard office technology, including laptops, smartphones, photocopiers, and scanners.
Ability to perform office tasks requiring close vision, focus, and regular verbal communication.
Ability to occasionally lift and move office materials and supplies weighing up to 20 pounds.
Availability to work a full-time, exempt schedule during standard business hours, with flexibility to work additional hours based on project deadlines, client needs, and business requirements.
Willingness to travel up to 25%, including outside the geographic region for client meetings, engineering coordination, job site visits, and corporate or regional office meetings.
Valid driver’s license required.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in construction scheduling software; Primavera P6 experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Support proposal development, including Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
Participate in client interviews and presentations.
Build and maintain relationships with municipal owners and engineers.
Lead coordination between engineering and estimating teams during the design phase.
Review drawings, geotechnical reports, specifications, and other project documents for constructability.
Identify and mitigate project risks early in the design process.
Provide structured constructability reviews and recommendations.
Solicit and coordinate subcontractor and supplier participation.
Develop and coordinate Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) budgets and bid packages.
Maintain preconstruction schedules in Primavera P6 and coordinate schedule requirements with operations teams to support construction planning.
Lead milestone planning and stakeholder coordination meetings.
Track preconstruction financial performance, including internal and external project costs.
Develop value engineering solutions that support project budgets and objectives.
Ensure understanding of and compliance with municipal funding requirements.
Partner with operations teams to support a seamless transition from preconstruction to construction.