Preconstruction Assistant Project Manager

The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western•Phoenix, AZ

32d

About The Position

The Preconstruction Assistant Project Manager supports the Preconstruction Manager and/or Preconstruction Director with coordination, planning, cost control, and project execution during the preconstruction phase. The role supports pursuit efforts, estimating, bid preparation, schedule development, subcontractor coordination, and transition of projects to operations, helping facilitate profitable and successful project delivery. The position is in the Preconstruction Department in Phoenix, Arizona. Some travel may be required for project pursuits, preconstruction meetings, and project assignments.

Requirements

Approximately 2–8 years of experience in design of water/wastewater systems, construction project management or engineering, estimating, or preconstruction.
Exposure to preconstruction processes and collaborative delivery methods.
Understanding of estimating principles, cost structures, and market conditions.
Ability to identify risks, prioritize tasks, and maintain schedules.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to organize and use meeting time effectively.
Some travel may be required for project pursuits, preconstruction meetings, and project assignments.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Construction Management; equivalent civilian or military experience is also accepted.
Familiarity with cost estimating and scheduling software.
Proficiency in some of the following: Word, Excel, AutoCAD/Revit, and document management systems.

Responsibilities

Coordinate estimators, project management staff, proposal teams, and operations personnel during preconstruction to support collaborative delivery and competitive bid pursuits.
Review bid documents, drawings, specifications, logistics plans, and schedules to identify risks, cost drivers, and opportunities; assist with bid strategies and alternatives.
Support subcontractor and supplier outreach, bid leveling, scope comparisons, competitive pricing analysis, preparation of bid packages, and procurement efforts.
Review cost coding, estimate breakdowns, and forecast cost and revenue projections for alignment with profitability goals and historical cost data.
Assist with schedule development and review using Primavera or equivalent, identifying potential risks and impacts to project timelines during preconstruction and early operations.
Participate in change order review and analysis during preconstruction and transition to operations, evaluating schedule and cost impacts.
Coordinate with owners, engineers, and design teams on clarifications, issue resolution, and preconstruction meetings; attend owner progress and strategy meetings as required.
Support logistics planning, general conditions analysis, and value engineering to improve project competitiveness and constructability.
Maintain subcontractor logs, document control systems, equipment and material tracking, and project databases in accordance with company procedures.
Build and maintain professional relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, engineers, and owners.