Pre-Construction Manager

Alpha Inc

8h•$100,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Alpha Inc. is looking for a Preconstruction Manager who doesn’t just hand projects off — but sets them up to win. This is not a passive estimating role. This is a front-line leadership position that sits at the critical intersection of Estimating, Operations, and Risk. You’ll own the transition from bid award to project startup — validating assumptions, tightening scopes, surfacing risk early, and ensuring our operations teams start strong, informed, and prepared. If you’re the kind of leader who sees problems before they hit the field, communicates clearly under pressure, and takes pride in building projects right before they ever break ground — this role was built for you. About Alpha Inc. Founded and grown in Hawaiʻi, Alpha Inc. is a locally owned leader in heavy civil construction, renewable energy, concrete services, drilling, and infrastructure solutions. We’re building projects that will serve island communities for generations — with precision, purpose, and pride. Our work is guided by three core values that shape how we lead and operate: Lead with Heart – Humility, empathy, accountability, and respect. Strength in Unity – One team, many talents; collaboration is our advantage. Alpha Mentality – Grit, integrity, and an uncompromising standard of excellence. As Preconstruction Manager, you’ll be a culture carrier of these values — long before boots hit the ground. As the Civil Operations Manager, you are the operational backbone of Alpha’s Civil Division, responsible for performance, people, and profitability. At Alpha Inc., preconstruction isn’t an afterthought — it’s a competitive advantage. You’ll join a team that: Values preparation as much as execution. Empowers leaders to own outcomes. Builds projects — and careers — with intention. Invests in people, safety, and long-term impact, not shortcuts. If you’re ready to step into a role where your work directly shapes project success, margin protection, and operational excellence — Alpha is the place to do it.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in preconstruction, estimating, project management, or operations within heavy civil or infrastructure construction.
Demonstrated success supporting complex projects from bid through startup.
Strong understanding of cost controls, production planning, and operational risk.
Proactive, organized, and highly detail-oriented.
Clear, confident communicator across technical and non-technical teams.
Collaborative leader who earns trust and alignment.
Comfortable working across multiple projects and priorities.
Proficient with construction management and estimating systems (HCSS experience strongly preferred).
Lead with Heart: You give and receive feedback with respect and positive intent.
Strength in Unity: You believe alignment beats heroics.
Alpha Mentality: You take ownership, raise the bar, and don’t cut corners.
Completion of standard pre-employment screening.
Successful completion of a background check conducted after a conditional offer; any prior issues will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis consistent with Hawaiʻi and federal law.
Passing a drug test (for both full-time and part-time hires) conducted in line with Hawaiʻi statutory requirements.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; we are unable to sponsor employment visas. Employment eligibility will be verified upon hire.

Responsibilities

Own the Estimating-to-Operations Handoff
Lead the estimating handoff process immediately after award or apparent low bid.
Consolidate bid files, assumptions, clarifications, risks, and action items.
Facilitate structured handoff meetings and distribute documented outcomes that drive accountability.
Drive Preconstruction Coordination & Early Project Setup
Organize estimating folders and clean bid documentation for operational use.
Identify long-lead items and coordinate early procurement strategies.
Support buyout efforts and track early deliverables in HCSS to ensure projects are startup-ready.
Verify Scope, Cost, and Assumptions
Validate cost codes, quantity takeoffs, major cost drivers, and production assumptions.
Confirm subcontractor scope, allowances, and exclusions.
Ensure HeavyJob project status and setup are accurate prior to handoff.
Manage Permitting & Early Compliance
Identify required permits early in the process.
Submit, track, and manage approvals through completion.
Maintain accurate permit records within the project file.
Lead Cross-Functional Alignment
Work closely with Estimating, Operations, Accounting, and Leadership.
Communicate clear summaries of bid assumptions, margin risks, long-lead exposures, and early opportunities.
Serve as a steady point of coordination during a high-risk phase of the project lifecycle.
Identify and Mitigate Risk Early
Flag constructability, access, phasing, owner-driven, contractual, and litigation risks.
Maintain and update risk logs through project startup.
Coordinate with Contracts and Operations leadership when issues arise.